Positionality

I’m interested in how objects and assemblages shape one's Positionality. I think of Positionality as an assemblage of what makes you in relation to others, such as identity, class, race, gender, world-outlook, political view, ability status, etc. My research journey began with how one aspect of my identity, my social class, is manifested physically with objects. Parts of Western society often disregard thoughtful reflection on the material world and the work of crafts people because of their association with the feminine and poor. Therefore, the study of physical objects is often overlooked in design theory.

*Click on image to view more