Don't Use the
ICE in America
2026
Placemaking
Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp
My thesis project, Don't Use the ICE in America, became an opportunity to include as my personal placemaking project in CDES 4151: Design in Public Space. This project becomes an extension within a new environment and community engagement.
This design concept involves Site Observations, Schematic Design, and placemaking rendors with SketchUp. Not only has the thesis project been displayed in a gallery, it can expand further through the representation and context dedicated to Don't Use the ICE in America.
My thesis project, Don't Use the ICE in America, became an opportunity to include as my personal placemaking project in CDES 4151: Design in Public Space. This project becomes an extension within a new environment and community engagement.
This design concept involves Site Observations, Schematic Design, and placemaking rendors with SketchUp. Not only has the thesis project been displayed in a gallery, it can expand further through the representation and context dedicated to Don't Use the ICE in America.
THESIS OVERVIEW
THESIS OVERVIEW
THESIS OVERVIEW
Don't Use the ICE in America reflects the ongoing abuse and illegal detainment immigrant families have been facing by Immigration Customs and Enforcement. Shown on the right is a poster series inspired by Lotería, symbolizing four connected themes: fear and violence in the negative aspect, with solidarity and empowerment in the positive aspect to protect local immigrants.
During the process and preparation of my thesis project, I connected with Casa De Paz, a non-profit organization willing to support released immigrants from detention centers in Colorado. The handouts becomes an important takeaway that functions as a Lotería card and provides information about Casa De Paz on the back of the cards.
Don’t Use the ICE in America reflects the ongoing abuse and illegal detainment immigrant families have been facing by Immigration Customs and Enforcement. Shown on the right is a poster series inspired by Lotería, symbolizing four connected themes: fear and violence in the negative aspect, with solidarity and empowerment in the positive aspect to protect local immigrants.
During the process and preparation of my thesis project, I connected with Casa De Paz, a non-profit organization willing to support released immigrants from detention centers in Colorado. The handouts becomes an important takeaway that functions as a Lotería card and provides information about Casa De Paz on the back of the cards.
Don’t Use the ICE in America reflects the ongoing abuse and illegal detainment immigrant families have been facing by Immigration Customs and Enforcement. Shown on the right is a poster series inspired by Lotería, symbolizing four connected themes: fear and violence in the negative aspect, with solidarity and empowerment in the positive aspect to protect local immigrants.
During the process and preparation of my thesis project, I connected with Casa De Paz, a non-profit organization willing to support released immigrants from detention centers in Colorado. The handouts becomes an important takeaway that functions as a Lotería card and provides information about Casa De Paz on the back of the cards.
THESIS EXPANSION
THESIS EXPANSION
THESIS EXPANSION
INVENTORY
INVENTORY
SITE OBSERVATIONS
SITE OBSERVATIONS
APPLICATIONS
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SIZING
SIZING
TYPOGRAPHY
TYPOGRAPHY
SITE MAP
SITE MAP
With the start of placemaking design, I documented site observations on Auraria Campus, a tri-institutional campus. Known for its diverse qualities through cultural communities, foundations, and auraria displaced history.
With the start of placemaking design, I documented site observations on Auraria Campus, a tri-institutional campus. Known for its diverse qualities through cultural communities, foundations, and auraria displaced history.
With the start of placemaking design, I documented site observations on Auraria Campus, a tri-institutional campus. Known for its diverse qualities through cultural communities, foundations, and auraria displaced history.
SOUTH
SOUTHWEST
NORTH
LEFT SIDE: AURARIA LIBRARY
RIGHT SIDE: ART BUILDING
LEFT SIDE: AURARIA LIBRARY
RIGHT SIDE: ART BUILDING
EARLY SCHEMATIC DESIGN
EARLY SCHEMATIC DESIGN
ELEVATIONS THROUGH SKETCHUP
ELEVATIONS THROUGH SKETCHUP
STAINED RED
C: 23.58, M: 98.43, Y: 90.71, K: 17.47
BLACK
C: 0, M: 0, Y: 0, K: 100
This leads into the Site Map and Observations to create multiple perspectives where placemaking would occur. Having the documentation in place benefits the Inventory of all placemaking items; size, material, and location.
This leads into the Site Map and Observations to create multiple perspectives where placemaking would occur. Having the documentation in place benefits the Inventory of all placemaking items; size, material, and location.
This leads into the Site Map and Observations to create multiple perspectives where placemaking would occur. Having the documentation in place benefits the Inventory of all placemaking items; size, material, and location.
LEFT SIDE: PLAZA BUILDING
RIGHT SIDE: EMMANUEL ART GALLERY
GOTHAM, MEDIUM:
FUTURA, MEDIUM ITALIC:
FUTURA, BOLD:
FINAL PLACEMENT WITHIN ENVIRONMENT
FINAL PLACEMENT WITHIN ENVIRONMENT
SHOWING SPACE OF PLACEMAKING
SHOWING SPACE OF PLACEMAKING
APPLYING THESIS TO CONCEPT DRAFT
APPLYING THESIS TO CONCEPT DRAFT
COLOR
FRONT: A1 & A2
FRONT: A1 & A2
FRONT: A3 & A4
FRONT: A3 & A4
BACK: A1 & A2
BACK: A3 & A4
A6
A6
A6
TOGETHER
TOGETHER
TOGETHER
