User:Meaghan Burke/sandbox

As part of the Barbie I Can Be series, Mattel created the 2011 Career of the Year doll named Architect Barbie in partnership with the Association of Architects (AIA) San Francisco. Arcitect Barbie was first introduced at the Toy Industry Association’s Toy Fair in New York City in February and the American Institute of Architects convention in New Orleans in May. Arcitect Barbie dons a dress decorated with buildings and arrives in the box with a model dream house, hard hat, drawing tube, and glasses. When the doll was first introduced, she ignited some controversy around her impractical outfit and outdated drawing tube.

In 2002, Mattel had a vote for the I Can Be series. Among librarian and police officer, architect was the winner.