This project combined my passion for designing impactful play experiences with my background in architecture and space-making. I also got to apply my skills in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programming in the creation of a product/experience. Through this class, I was challenged to view the world through the lens of a child again, which allowed me to connect with my younger-self and made me realized how important play is in a person's life even beyond childhood.

I loved getting to spend time and engage in play with the students at Bache-Martin. Through these visits, I learned how to adapt to communicate with students of different abilities and personalities. Including them in the co-creation process was so valuable in deciding key features of our "Sleeping Dragon" play experience.

I also enjoyed getting to work with students in the architecture program as it gave me the opportunity to lead in the design thinking process. I was able to apply what I had learned in the product design program to guide my team in the process of interviewing, creating insights and problem statements, and ideation and iteration. This project showed me how my background at the intersection of product design, architecture, and DEI can create a positive impact.