Diversify the design industry, now.
A just and equitable society requires a diverse and inclusive design profession.
Together, we’re making it happen.
here’s the deal, the design industry is Very white.
Just look at the numbers. People of color are not considered in the world that’s designed around us because they have been historically excluded from the design process. It’s time to calibrate these gaps for a more inclusive world.
The design industry was largely created by white people hiring white people who design for white people. But design touches everything and everyone from everywhere. This lack of diverse representation in design often leads to ineffective and oftentimes harmful solutions that exclude rather than include.
* 2020 Census Voting Age Population by Race & Ethnicity
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Hispanic / Latino
Black / African American
Asian
American Indian / Alaska Native
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Hispanic / Latino
Black / African American
Asian
American Indian / Alaska Native
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Solutions Created for the entire design journey.
Racial inequities can only be broken down with intent and focus at every step. Through cross-sector collaboration and strategic action, D×D addresses the interconnected aspects of the design ecosystem.
Initial awareness of design
Providing historically excluded youth with exposure and access to design, while nurturing interest during formative years, allowing design to become part of the consideration set as they imagine their futures.
11th grade Design= participant
Access to training & schooling
Making design education accessible and inclusive to those who seek to enter the profession, while helping the industry re-imagine where and how design is taught.
Mari Hulick
SFSU, Director of Design Programs
Practice within industry
Expanding opportunities for meaningful and practical hands-on experiences and support in building relationships and networks.
Grow participation and leadership in the workforce
Redesigning recruitment, talent acquisition, and employment practices to increase representation and hiring of Black and Brown candidates.
Empowerment throughout the ecosystem
Ensuring that designers of color are supported and empowered throughout their journeys, and encouraged to discover, contribute, excel, engage, and lead.
To truly create a racially just and equitable design profession, people need support throughout the entire ecosystem.
No journey is the same.
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