I’m a communications designer, curious creative, and humanistic thinker originally from Alabama.
I am the creator of the CFBS Podcast, which explores the intersectionality of the experience of millennial women of the African Diaspora millennial. Topics include the discovery of a woman’s own sexuality and sexual expression through pop culture and society (i.e. religion, culture, etc.).
I’ve studied in Alabama (University of Alabama, December 2016), California, and New York (Pratt Institute, May 2020), and have traveled to Japan and throughout the United States.
I have enjoyed partnerships involving brand identity and designing for social impact and media. Some of the most interesting projects to me have promoted diversity, education, and human-centered concepts (e.g., sexuality, sociology, interactions, women, minorities, and cultures around the world).
Part 1: Observe
For "Part 1: Observe" watch the video ABOVE .
Reason
Sexuality and sexual expression is a big part of my thesis on black female sexual identity, so House of Freedom was created as an exploration of it and how people see sexuality in society. I wanted to observe the people and events within the space, specifically the rules and freedom exhibited in the space, House of Yes, in Brooklyn, NY. My intent is to show the broadness and limits to “freedom.”
House of Freedom
Position
Graphic Designer
Videographer/Editor
UI Designer/Visual Designer
Audience
18+
LGBTQ+
Allies
Tools
Adobe
After Effects
Illustrator
Media Encoder
XD
Others
Quicktime
Camera (app)
Research
Ethnographic
EX: Events with Video & Photo Documentation, Cultural Probes (Surveys), Qualitative Data
EVENTS
Week 2: Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - Amateur Burlesque Show, 9pm
Week 3: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 - Dirty Circus, 7pm
Week 4: Friday, Sept. 14, 2019 - Blunderland, 7pm
Results: Part 1
Recognizing the importance of safe spaces in the exploration and expression of sexuality. "What are the characteristics of a safe space?"
Part 2: Ask
Cultural Probe
(using existing imagery)
-paper survey/ online survey
-flyer
-instructions
Results: Part 2
-10 answered
-People are willing to share more in words than visuals (the security in anonymity)
Part 3:: Action
Plan of Action
House of Freedom became a way of expressing sexuality in an anonymous space free of judgment in order for people to find an ally. Therefore, allowing for the sharing of voices/perspectives became more important.
Outcome/Future Plans
How can the representation of sexuality be expanded within both public and private spaces? Is "freedom" a social construct and not an actual fact, even within such open societies as New York?
