RéMaile Ferrell

Interior Design, 2018

The neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus is a place most known for its crime and drug use. 61% of households in Franklinton are single mothers. With this, many families are living below the poverty level. I have revitalized a historic building in Franklinton to cater to the single mothers and women of Franklinton. Become is a place for the women of Franklinton to come and find and recognize their purest self. With a programing inspired by the work of psychologist Abraham Maslow, one would be able to find self-actualization. With this comes confidence, determination and self-awareness. Become is also a place of celebration and appreciation of the heroes that these women are.

RéMaile Ferrell plans to use her design thinking skills to analyze and unravel complex social problems. Many people believe design can be an catalyst for change – she’d like to put this into practice. As a designer, she feels it's her duty to help improve the human experience and educate people of the power of design.