Our Mission

Mobile Makers creates programming that encourages youth to become advocates and change-makers in their own communities through design-focused skill-building workshops. Our objectives are threefold:

1. Engage and empower youth through making and skill-building

2. Train and support future public interest architects, designers, and makers

3. Advocate for social, economic, gender, and racial diversity in the architecture and broader design fields

Why This Matters

According to the 2020 NCARB by the Numbers report, 83% of newly licensed architects were white, and 65% were male. Those who are currently not represented need support and guidance for a clearer path to careers in design. Expanding the variety of people entering the field will create more diverse workplaces, leading to more equitable decision making and design. American spaces must reflect America.

Recent Press

Archinect

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Dwell Magazine

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Monocle Magazine

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Dezeen

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Chicago Sun Times

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Disegno Journal

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Architect Magazine

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Chicago Tribune

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Design Milk

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WGN

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Architectural Record

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Newcity Magazine

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Interior Design Magazine

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Block Club Chicago

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Archinect — Dwell Magazine — Monocle Magazine — Dezeen — Chicago Sun Times — Disegno Journal — Architect Magazine — Chicago Tribune — Design Milk — WGN — Architectural Record — Newcity Magazine — Interior Design Magazine — Block Club Chicago —