Todita Madre

A Makerspace in Mazatlan, Mexico

Dedicated to empowering Mexican women through engaging in activities of traditional and innovative craft.

Uplifting the female voice

by creating opportunities for

diverse CONVERSATION,

creative SELF-EXPRESSION,

and multi-generational STORYTELLING.

Design Story

Women around the world have long suffered

prejudice,

acts of violence,

disappearances,

and even femicide.

By leveraging the political power of object making and craft, Todita Madre reformats an activity that has historically been viewed as a domestic or lesser.

Women at Todita Madre gain the opportunity to redefine their societal roles while elevating Mexican craft.

Site Analysis

The flagship location is set in

Mazatlan, Mexico;

a coastal city that has a balance of international tourism and local culture, allowing for engagement between diverse communities.

Mazatlan Coast

A fisherman's wharf turned into a tourist destination for its beautiful coastline

El Centro Historico

Inland from the beaches, historical buildings have turned into boutique shops and hotels that lure in travelers

Street Corner

Todita Madre will reclaim a street facing building on the corner of Vicente Guerrero and Cravajal Dr.

Mazatlan Coast

A fisherman's wharf turned into a tourist destination for its beautiful coastline

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Audience + Programming

I was inspired by bird migration when considering different groups of people gathering in Mazatlán. I thought of local Mazatlecos as local coastal birds, and visitors as the many species that migrate through Mazatlán using 2 major bird migration pathways.

Bird murmations (image above) become stronger the more diverse in species they are. They gather every sunrise and sunset, with no one leader, to communicate about food and predators. The sounds they make during this time are as remarkable and unforgettable as the shapes they create in the sky.