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Maya Bird-Murphy is the founder and Executive Director of Chicago Mobile Makers, an award-winning nonprofit organization bringing design-focused skill-building workshops to underrepresented communities. She believes that architecture should not be a privilege and must expand to accommodate more people through teaching and community engagement. Maya is a recipient of the 2018 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship and a Design+Diversity Fellow.
Chicago Mobile Makers, Chicago, IL, US, Founder and President
Chicago Mobile Makers is a nonprofit organization in Chicago, Illinois that offers free and low-cost workshops encompassing design, architecture, digital fabrication, basic construction and community place-making.
Boston Architectural College (BAC), Boston, MA, US, MArch, Architecture
Distance Program
Ball State University, Muncie, IN, US, Bachelors, Architecture
Graduated early in 3.5 years
Fast Company 2018 World Changing Ideas Finalist, Award
World Changing Ideas, now in its second year, celebrates businesses, policies, and nonprofits that are poised to help shift society to a more sustainable and more equitable future.
Each category was judged by a jury of prominent social entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, thinkers, and designers, plus a Fast Company editor.
The winners were picked from a list of 240 finalists, which were chosen from a pool of nearly 1,400 total entries. All the entries deeply impressed us with their creativity, boldness, and potential for real impact–especially poignant in a year where any progress has seemed, at times, impossible.
AIGA Design+Diversity Conference National Fellow, Nomination
The Design + Diversity Conference’s National Fellowship Program identifies emerging underrepresented designers from across the country who are passionate about making positive change within their communities, as well as the creative industry. Through this fellowship, our goal is to address the high cost of entry into design by providing the essential tools and mentorship needed to jumpstart their careers.
Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship Recipient, Scholarship
The Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship recognizes the significant contributions of emerging professionals at early stages in their careers and helps defray the costs associated with the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). Developed by the AIA National Associates Committee, the scholarship honors the memory of late friend and colleague, Jason Pettigrew. Scholarship recipients receive funds to cover the cost of the ARE and study materials.
Emerging Designer Award, Boston Architectural College, Award
Given to a recent graduate who demonstrates great promise and leadership within their field. They must be actively employed in the design field and be making an influential impact in their sphere of design. Candidates must be alumni who have graduated within the last 10 years from any of the disciplines currently taught at the BAC.
Edwin T. Steffian Centennial Thesis Award, Award
An award for Thesis Excellence
AIGA Design+Diversity Conference National Fellow, Other
The Design + Diversity Conference’s National Fellowship Program identifies emerging underrepresented designers from across the country who are passionate about making positive change within their communities, as well as the creative industry. Through this fellowship, our goal is to address the high cost of entry into design by providing the essential tools and mentorship needed to jumpstart their careers.
AIA National Emerging Professionals Exhibition, Award
AIA's Center for Emerging Professionals sponsors an annual exhibit of architectural work, design, and art from the rising generation of architecture and design professionals. Exhibit pieces were be selected by a jury of architecture and design professionals.
