Our Story
Founded in 2021 by leaders from 19 companies, the Diversity in Design (DID) Collaborative is expanding and supporting the pool of diverse talent in the field of design, fueling the creativity that fuels exceptional design.
Diversity Fuels Creativity.
Creativity Fuels Design.
Great businesses understand that great design cannot happen in a cultural or social vacuum.
From the curve of a steering wheel to the intuitive ease of using an app on your smartphone, creativity flourishes when diversity is at its core. Broad, inclusive talent pools of designers help ensure that the visions, voices, and perspectives of the diverse communities great companies serve are reflected in design.
In short, great design drives great businesses.
The Diversity in Design (DID) Collaborative is paving the way for lasting, sustainable change in the design industry.
The design industry has been slow to diversify. For example, only 9% of architecture professionals and 10% of graphic designers come from racial or ethnic minority backgrounds, compared to 23% in the general workforce.
DID is committed to cultivating opportunities and spaces where talented, underrepresented designers feel seen, heard, and supported.
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DID supports designers at every stage, from high school to mid-career, ensuring a robust talent pool. Partners benefit from priority access to this pipeline through our database, helping them recruit and retain highly skilled, diverse talent.
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DID collaborates with industry leaders to create environments of belonging where diverse designers thrive.
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Programs like Designed By have inspired 90% of participants to pursue design careers. These outcomes offer our partners a tangible connection to initiatives that carve out the next generation of industry professionals.
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