Education is at the heart of racial equity in design

D×D initiatives offer a range of options for classroom educators, staff at community organizations, and professional designers—from initial exposure to design as a career options to industry connections that lead to hands-on experience and mentorship.

Introduce youth to design

Ignite creativity and imagination with our turnkey curriculum.

Whether you’re a design educator or a creative professional, we give you everything you need to teach the principles of design to historically excluded middle and high school youth at a critical time in their development.

“Design is being able to overcome challenges and problem solve.”

11th grade Design= participant

Offer professional experience

Connect your design students with industry pros

Looking for an effective way to give your students tangible experience with design professionals? D×D Intensives connects you with industry partners who want access to new perspectives on how to solve design challenges and create inclusive workplaces, while providing the mentorship that new Black and Brown designers need to successfully start their careers.

“D×D Intensives is a shining example of how industry and educational institutions can create impactful opportunities for historically-excluded design students. They all walked away with hands-on experience, the beginnings of a professional network, and a fully applicable and transferable project for their portfolios.”

Mari Hulick

SFSU, Director of Design Programs

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