Aiyana Mullens

Bachelor of Design

My project was made to help create skills and career awareness in Low SES teenagers, specifically between the ages of 13 to 15. This age is significant as they are told they don't have many choices when choosing a career. University is shown as the only feasible option, which simply is not true. By making teenagers aware of their options at an earlier age they get to learn how many career options there really are in the world and how different skills that they have can be applied. They will also learn that no new skill will go to waste.

This was done though a physical game, showing them different skills, and the variety of careers there are in the world. While allowing them to explore the connections between different skills and jobs.

Aiyana Mullens, Career Quest, 2024, paper, cardboard, plastic sheets, plastic, 30 x 42 cm.

Photographer: Brenton McGeachie

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