Hi there! I’m Sophia!🌈️✨



I am an Indigenous (Tacuate/Mixteca) Mexican-American artist and designer. 

I am pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) with a double minor in  Nature, Culture, Sustainability Studies (NCSS) + History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences (HPSS) in Gender, Sexuality, and Race.

My studio practice is based on community engagement and outreach. My passion is working with organizations that intentionally center on an interdisciplinary team of designers addressing the complexities of the world around them. I believe in the power of collaboration and active participation of all individuals to form stronger collective care. 

Previously worked with Navajo Nation Department of Community Development (CPMD), Anderson Ranch Arts Center, and James A. Michener Art Museum.

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Resume and portfolio available upon request and can be reached at sfrances@risd.edu




MEDIA

@RISD1877 Student Spotlight / 2024

RISD Hispanic Heritage Month Panel / 2024

Madame Architect: Next Gen / 2024

RISD Summer Internships / 2024

Bucks County Herald / 2024