Top 5 Reasons Your Interns Should Be Getting Paid
Do you have to pay interns? The short answer is yes. You absolutely should pay your interns. Naysayers will argue that an internship is more of a learning opportunity. While that’s true, your interns...
View ArticleHappy 2021: A Year In Review
As we look back at 2020, we want to thank you for being an important part of our journey. Last year was difficult. We’ve had many wins, but we’ve had some losses too. The unpredictability of this new...
View ArticleTop 7 Historical Black Colleges and Universities To Study Design
Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have always played a vital role in supporting first-generation Black students and those from moderate to low-income households. They have produced...
View ArticleThe 7 Best HSI Colleges to Help You Jumpstart Your Career in Design
We recently talked about the best HBCU schools for African American students to study design (You can read about it here.) What about the best Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), though? HSIs were...
View ArticleBreaking Into Freelance Graphic Design
There are many reasons people do freelance work, whether you’re in between jobs, need to make ends meet and pay bills, just graduated school, or haven’t secured your target job yet—you need money...
View ArticleTop Design resources at designExplorr
Being a beginner in design can be daunting without solid resources, and finding those resources on your own takes time—time you could be using actually create some work of your own. Luckily a few of us...
View ArticleWelcome to the ELC – A Groundbreaking Learning Center Breaking Systemic...
Experiential Learning Center (ELC) is a game-changing hub that supports aspiring designers transitioning from the classroom to the workforce. It is a one-of-a-kind 1,800-square-foot center dedicated to...
View ArticleIgnite Change Through Design: Become a Volunteer with designExplorr Today!
Looking to lend a hand and make a real difference? Come join us at designExplorr! We’re all about shaking up the world of design, and we need passionate volunteers to help us do it. Whether you’re a...
View ArticleAre You Ready to Dive into Design Internships? Here’s Your Prep Guide!
So, you’re gearing up to dive into the exciting world of design internships, huh? Awesome choice! Bagging an internship is like getting a backstage pass to the design profession—it’s where you get to...
View ArticleDesignExplorr: Where Dreams Take Flight
Hey, dreamers! Ever heard of DesignExplorr? If not, you’re in for a treat! We’re not your average social impact organization—we’re the dream team on a mission to shake up the design world. So, what’s...
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