Esther Mumbi is a multidisciplinary designer who joins us from Minnesota. Her work spans architecture, UX/UI, graphic design, and fashion. Esther grew up in central Kenya, where she was always inspired by local seamstresses and hand-crafted homes, sparking her creative passion.
Esther earned a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), where her bed-bench project titled “Public in the Front, Private in the Back” (2023), was featured in the UIC Museum Magazine, “FWD: Museum Journal.”
Additionally, Esther served as secretary for the UIC chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students. She organized events, designed flyers, and created social media content to connect architecture students at UIC. Passionate about architecture education, Esther mentors K-12 students through various design and architecture workshops.
Her favorite project is her senior group project titled “Third Spaces of North Lawndale” (2023), which was a community-focused initiative that featured study and play spaces, outdoor performance squares, and green spaces with various edible plants and fruits. The project was showcased at the UIC School of Architecture Year End Show.
In her free time, Esther enjoys embroidery, music production, and exploring new restaurants!