Reference Room: Curating spaces for shared context and meaningful connection

Our Reference Room serves as an evolving space—both physical and conceptual—where the inspirations, inquiries, and influences behind Deem Journal come vividly into focus. Initially created to accompany our third issue, “Envisioning Equity,” our first Reference Room invited participants to immerse themselves in a thoughtfully curated collection of books, articles, and essays. These materials were chosen not only for their direct mentions within our pages but also as meaningful recommendations from our community of contributors. More than simply a display, this space became a sanctuary designed to foster reflection, deepen understanding, and enrich personal and collective dialogues around equity and design. Full case study coming soon.