I’ve designed this version of the traditional game of Loteria to spark conversation about the mistreatment and criminalization of Hispanic and Latino people by Americans in the United States while their culture is commodified for its aesthetic by the same people.

 

Each illustration is inspired by an aspect of Hispanic/Latinx culture that is either misappropriated from, inspired by, or a direct threat to Hispanic/Latinx culture and people. Some cards are also based on articles, journals, and personal accounts that I’ve researched during the course of this project.  

 

I chose to design a game because games are a great way to bring people together and create an approachable environment for discussion and education about this topic. Loteria was the perfect game to use as a medium because of its Mexican roots, it’s reliance on chance to win, and because the ongoing border crisis takes place along the US-Mexico border.

 

Through my Loteria redesign, I hope to inspire people to appreciate and value Hispanic/Latinx culture more and to teach my fellow Americans of some of the injustices Hispanic/Latinx people face in their respective countries, on their journey through neighboring countries, and upon immigration to the US., specifically those from Venezuela, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Honduras, and El Salvador.