THE UNTOLD COST & THE SECRET TAX

The Untold Cost & The Secret Tax sheds light on the obstacles encountered by designers of color within the design sector. Utilizing the concept of a receipt, the project serves as a visual representation of the compromises designers make within the industry. The larger receipt symbolizes the shared journey of BIPOC designers, utilizing scale to emphasize the magnitude of the challenges. Meanwhile, the smaller receipts capture the individual, real-life stories of BIPOC designers, woven from a diverse range of firsthand narratives and professional experiences in the industry.