“As I saw the silhouette of the steel framework of the tall buildings where my father worked as an ironworker when I was young, it inspired me to see the many possibilities of design and what goes into the structure. This gave me the idea to pursue my education in architecture and bring those designs and thoughts to reality.”

Dani, a recent graduate from the University of New Mexico joined DMA aspiring to practice architecture and improve her design skills in order to help her community. As a Navajo designer, her goals align with DMA’s Vision of giving back to our communities by creating sustainable and culturally relevant designs.