ReadyLaunch Grant
Empowering creative journeys in design
Grant for Designing Women 2024
In alignment with the values and mission of Designing Women, the ReadyLaunch Grant appeared as our initiative to bridge the gender gap in the design industry. This grant serves as an extension of our commitment to elevate the voices of female-identifying, non-binary and other persons affected by gender-related issues in the realm of design, echoing the ethos of Readymag itself. The ReadyLaunch Grant is tailored to kickstart or fully launch small, executable projects in the design community. It embodies our dedication to: • Support underrepresented designers. • Encourage resource and knowledge sharing. • Inspire creativity and innovation in design projects.
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In 2024 we were looking to help those, who dreamed up a media project with a focus on design and society. The grantees could use the funds to pay for their own work and the work of their team, rent necessary spaces, get the right production services, sign up for essential subscriptions, or even get the training or advice they needed to make their project shine. The grant catered to all female-identifying, non-binary persons and those individuals affected by gender-related issues in the realm of design. This includes, but is not limited to, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color), migrants, refugees, people with disabilities, and individuals who have been impacted by systemic oppression. We sought ideas that pushed design boundaries and aligned with the values of Designing Women and Readymag.
- 4 fellowships, $2000 each.
- One-year access to a Female Design Council* membership.
- A place in the Female Design Council Mentor Match Program.
- Assistance in media coverage (depending on project nature).
- 4 fellowships, $2000 each.
- One-year access to a Female Design Council* membership.
- A place in the Female Design Council Mentor Match Program.
- Assistance in media coverage (depending on project nature).
* The Female Design Council is a design leadership organization dedicated to providing a strong community for all womxn, irrespective of color, race, gender, or sexual identity, in the fields of design, architecture, and applied arts. The FDC’s mission is to advocate for equity and tangible gender parity in the design industries, motivate collective action and provide access to professional opportunities for female-identified creatives.
* The Female Design Council is a design leadership organization dedicated to providing a strong community for all womxn, irrespective of color, race, gender, or sexual identity, in the fields of design, architecture, and applied arts. The FDC’s mission is to advocate for equity and tangible gender parity in the design industries, motivate collective action and provide access to professional opportunities for female-identified creatives.
2024 grant recipients
Softer Digital Futures
The Alphabet of Black Creatives
by Nicole Jonasson & Ida Lissner
by Nia Musiba
SOFTER is a non-profit group from Copenhagen led by women and queer creators. Their goal is to make the tech world feel more welcoming and less intimidating by focusing on empathy and collaboration. They organize events and conferences to create spaces where people can learn and connect in a creative way. SOFTER wants to change the idea that tech is only for certain people and show that it can be inclusive, creative, and accessible to everyone. Read on
The Alphabet of Black Creatives is a project by Nia Musiba that showcases Black artists and creators. It started as an illustrated alphabet and has grown into a platform that shares the artists’ stories and achievements through interviews and events. The goal is to highlight the work of Black creatives, build a sense of community, and inspire others by showing more diverse role models in the art and design world.