Artist Biography
Jessica Dubois is a Senior at Endicott College that is completing her BFA in Interior Architecture. Jessica currently spends most of her time motivated on finishing her Undergraduate degree as well as tutoring for Endicott College. However, one of her main hobbies includes crafting. She currently runs her own Etsy shop known as SouthShoreCharm.With a passion in encouraging teenage development along with helping others, Jessica developed her thesis to support young minds and a healthy relationship with their community. Her research went into mental health and how to promote those with these illnesses in order to break down stigmas and allow them to flourish in their daily lives and hobbies.
Thesis Abstract
The Emerging Minds Community Center will focus on designing a supportive space for those affected by depression and mental health issues. The space will support healthy living and eating as well as be informative for those struggling with health issues. This can also serve as a resource for anyone that wants to help their loved ones struggling with depression. The lower level will focus on the community and creating unique spaces that focus on different areas of life that can be improved. The upper levels will be co-housing suites that allow for a transition into adulthood before college as well as after college. The multi-level housing units will help those that are struggling with independence by focusing on supporting each other through community living.