MICAELA MIZE
ANTHROPOMORPHIC
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ABOUT
Every artifact tells a story.
Anthropologists study objects not for what they are, but for what they reveal about the people who made and used them. I believe projects function in much the same way. A lesson plan reflects a philosophy of learning. A grant proposal reveals a community's priorities. A collage preserves fragments of memory. A website communicates values before a single word is read.
Anthropomorphize is a collection of these artifacts.
My practice exists at the intersection of anthropology, education, and design. I am interested in how culture shapes learning, how systems influence human behavior, and how visual communication can make knowledge more accessible. Across nonprofit leadership, curriculum
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development, research, graphic design, and community engagement, I return to the same questions:
How do people create meaning? How do communities learn? How can thoughtful design foster connection?
Rather than presenting a linear career path, this portfolio documents an evolving practice—one rooted in observation, interdisciplinary thinking, and a commitment to creating work that is both intellectually curious and socially meaningful.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
ANTHROPOLOGY
Research . Observation . Culture
EDUCATION
TESL . Adult Literacy . Curriculum
DESIGN
Visual Identity . Storytelling . Communication