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Jacquelyn Iyamah created Interior Race Theory in 2022, which highlights how the design of interior environments can profoundly impact the experiences of Black, brown, and racialized communities. Originally focused on the home and objects, the theory has since expanded to include workplaces, schools, restaurants, hotels, and retail spaces, incorporating elements like decor, atmosphere, spatial arrangement, materials, structure, and infrastructure.

Building on this theory, Making the Body a Home developed the RED Standard™—a comprehensive design standard that stands for 'Racial Equity Design.' This standard provides detailed criteria for creating racially equitable interiors across residential, commercial, and cultural spaces, addressing a gap in existing standards that typically focus on sustainability, accessibility, and wellness.

Making the Body a Home applies these standards to guide designers in creating physical spaces that genuinely resonate with the lived experiences of Black, brown, and racialized communities. This impact is achieved through comprehensive design education and hands-on implementation strategies.