Spring Break 2-Day Camp - Invention + Prototyping with Mobile Makers

Powered by Classroom 2 Career (C2C)

Join us at Mobile Makers in Chicago and dive into an immersive, hands-on workshop led by Maya Bird-Murphy.

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

1. Random Prompt
   The kids will be presented with a randomly generated prompt of an issue needing resolution.
   Research
   The project will start with some research on the issue at hand.
   
2. Draw
   Next students will begin to concept and draw their solutions.
   
3. Build
   Then they will actually build a model of their solution.
   
4. Pitch Competition
   The event will close out with a pitch competition.

• Hands-On Experience
  Learning about the process of architecture and design by being presented with an issue that requires innovation resolution.
  
• Industry Insights
  Learn directly from professionals who’ve worked with in the industry and space to connect with them directly.
  
• Community Impact
  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.

This event is made possible by Classroom 2 Career (C2C), a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping students and professionals with the tools and resources to achieve their career goals. Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills, make meaningful connections, and champion the local creative community!

**Transportation will be provided and lunch will be served upon completion of the event and prior to return transportation.* *

Ride will be provided from local school area at 7:45am on March 31, 2025 - leaving for event at 8am sharp.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mobile Makers Chicago, 1757 North Kimball Avenue, Chicago, United States