Designed By Youth Fest
Designed By is a youth design fest that broadens high school students’ awareness of design career pathways while connecting them with experienced creatives.
About the Program
Designed By, a youth design fest, explores the nature of design and its impact on the world around us to illuminate pathways into various design careers for diverse high school-age students.
Since March 2022, this program has provided youth with a hands-on experience that inspires creativity, showcases design careers, and provides a deeper understanding of the industry. At the core of Designed By are design workshops, which help high school students discover the world of design while connecting with and learning from experienced diverse creatives.
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Immerses students in design disciplines through interactive activities that teach the design process and design thinking. These workshops include architecture, automotive design, fashion design, game design, graphic design, etc.
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Illuminates design for high school students and provides inspiration that drives the day.
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900+ high school students have attended the Designed By Fest since March 2022.
According to our post-event surveys, 85% of participants reported being more likely to pursue a career in design after attending a Designed By Fest.
190+ students participated in local Designed By Classroom Workshops in Detroit, New York City, and Philadelphia since June 2022.
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