Whose House is this? (2026)

Whose House is This? is a publication exploring childhood, migration, and domestic labour through personal and intergenerational storytelling. Combining writing, illustration, archival imagery, sound, and participatory making, the project reflects on experiences of accompanying a parent to employers’ homes during childhood and revisiting those moments through reflection and changing awareness over time. Alongside the publication, a workshop memory kit with prompts, booklets, and collage materials was developed to support participatory reflection with adults who are also children of domestic workers.

Created and art directed by Chelsea Laylo

Credits:
Kimberley Laylo, Sheena Baluyos,  Jennifer Arcinas, Anatta, Emma Hua, Jed Ducusin, Gabby Lauren.
Panchi Munoz & Ruby Hagan.







































































Sari-Sari Stories (2025)

A self-published photo-led project that celebrates the everyday lives and resilience of Filipino communities in London and the Philippines through the lens of sari-sari stores (small, family-run shops) rooted in connection, culture, and care.

Created and art directed by Chelsea Laylo


Credits:
Kimberley Laylo, Anatta, Rona Lagos,
Summer Partridge & Ruby Hagan




Blurred Middle Hidden Lower (2023)

A collaborative zine project investigating class divides and urban change, inspired by Breaking Class Upward Climbers and the Swiss Nature of Design History by Paola De Martin. Centered around interviews with independently owned businesses in Peckham, the project explores the effects of gentrification, rising property prices, and shifting demographics.

Interviews & Research: Conducted in Peckham, South London
Design & Editorial: University Collaborative project.