Client Projects

The Worlds We Speak : Delta Airlines
Client: Mariam Ghani Mural Artist

The mural is composed of six spherical clusters, representing from left to right: Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island, Manhattan, the Bronx, the greater tri-state metro area, and Staten Island. Each individual tile within the clusters refers to one linguistic community in that area, and is inscribed with an endonym – the name used by a community to refer to their own language in their own script. The sizes of circular tiles correspond to local speaking populations, while their colors represent language families. Curved “flight paths” connect several of the endonyms to words underneath the clusters, which indicate points of origin for those languages. Ghani’s mural emphasizes language’s ability to move beyond borders, and the wealth of knowledge that diversity brings to the city.

The Worlds as we Speak

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We the People: Bus Shelter Installation
Client: Portland Community Center

In August 2022, the "We the People" bus shelter installation was unveiled, showcasing a vibrant tapestry of languages and scripts. With at least 63 languages spoken in the Portland public schools, the installation serves as a powerful symbol of inclusivity and unity. The design concept of "We the People" revolves around the idea of embracing linguistic diversity. The use of lenticular prints adds an interactive element to the installation, allowing viewers to see the text transform between different languages as they move around the shelter. By highlighting the various languages and scripts present in the Portland public schools, "We the People" aims to foster a sense of belonging and pride among students and community members from different cultural backgrounds. Since it's installation, "We the People" has become a focal point for community engagement and dialogue. It has sparked conversations about the value of linguistic diversity and the role it plays in shaping our collective identity.