Resources
A curated list of organizations and initiatives for female and non-binary people revolving around design. Here, you can get a friendly hand for networking and funding, get design training and career opportunities, raise your expert voice, and showcase your work. Use the filter to find the initiative you’ll benefit from.
This nonprofit initiative was founded in 2015 by Jessica Walsh and has grown into a vast network with 285 chapters worldwide. It supports creative women and nonbinary people with free mentorship circles, portfolio reviews, talks, and creative meetups. Find a chapter in your city and follow the news to engage in its activities.
mentorship community support
The Female Design Council is a professional membership organization that fosters professional growth for womxn in design. They arrange design events, exhibitions, and workshops for the community and members, promote member works on their website and social media, and coordinate monthly virtual meetings and in-person events.
You can easily buy a membership on the website and make the most of the Female Design Council offerings, or get free mentorship via their Mentor Match program.
mentorship education showcasing
SheSays, a nonprofit organization for women and nonbinary people, helps with free mentorship and professional events: awards, screenings, meetups, and conferences. It brings together a vast community of 70,000 members in over 55 cities and has given a voice to 1593 speakers worldwide.
mentorship education community support
The organization strives to reduce the gender gap in tech and design by giving African women tech skills through free mentorship and offline educational events. Meet the community in their social networks and keep an eye on the local happenings.
mentorship community support education
Kerning The Gap is a British collective of like-minded people who want to see more diversity in design leadership roles, share experiences, and be inspired to create change. They offer a yearly mentoring program for a small fee, free local design events, and an array of valuable on-site resources.
mentorship education
The Association for Women in Architecture + Design was initiated in 1915 by a group of female architecture students who were denied entry to a male professional fraternity. Since then, AWA+D has supported women who work in the built environment. It carries out three monthly educational programs, mentors students, graduates, and mid-career professionals, and sets up monthly events. They also provide scholarships and fellowships via their sister organization, AWAF.
mentorship grants and scholarships education
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