The word Moxie commonly refers to having courage and determination. I decided to title my project, The Moxie, to highlight my desire to design in a way that improves mental and physical well-being. The individuals that I am designing for in this project are determined and courageous professionals. My goal is to provide them with an environment that encourages and compliments their qualities. More specifically, I am designing for women who need that extra boost in finding the moxie within themselves.

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Positively impacting lives through design is the guiding force for this project. The Placemaking Theory supports the idea of designing to strengthen the connection between individuals and their surroundings. Placemaking focuses on physical, cultural and social identities that represent a space. The goal of The Moxie is to take into consideration all potential utilizations of the space in order to have the built environment be complementary to the users and aid in nourishing their potential.

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There is an alarming difference between genders within the Interior Design and Architecture industry. The lack of education on the importance of inclusivity of women in the workforce, creates an unhealthy work environment for women in the industry. Workplace design can help improve the inequality within company culture. Implementing a space that focuses less on hierarchy and more on open collaboration can improve gender equity in the workplace.

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With the aim of reducing disparities between genders in the workforce, The Moxie will be located in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland is known for its inability to support women in many aspects of their lives. By creating a workplace that acknowledges the needs and preferences of all genders, and also encourages education on gender inclusivity, women will feel empowered to reach beyond the gap.

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Programs Used: AutoCAD, SketchUp, InDesign, Photoshop, SuPodium