In April 2023, we formed a first-of-its-kind, grassroots partnership with Where are the Black Designers?, a nonprofit design advocacy organisation with a 10,000+ strong community around the world. We combined our resources to cultivate social, financial and knowledge capital for Black creatives.
Through an investment of $115,000, more than 260 volunteer hours dedicated to events, and hundreds more spent in preparation, we delivered 10 in-person and virtual events – including portfolio reviews, networking with recruiters and a financial empowerment workshop – reaching more than 1,000 Black creatives in 20+ cities globally.
This is the story of how we contributed to creating a more equitable design industry. It's about our impact in year one. Together we can drive more change.
