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It's 2021, and Black designers only make up 3% of the workforce at major tech companies. It's disheartening to think about, but you have the power to make a difference, especially if you're a white creative leader, educator, or designer. Representation is crucial to attracting people of color to the tech industry and ensuring an inclusive environment, and retaining them as employees.   In this episode, Mitzi Okou and I discuss the importance of empowering black designers in your workplace and community. Take a listen and learn how Mitzi is raising awareness for the lack of diversity in most companies.   Where are the black designers (WATBD) https://www.watbd.org   WATBD 2021 Conference https://www.watbd.org/2021   Mitzi Okou’s Instagram @ok_mitz https://www.instagram.com/ok_mitz   Mitzi Okou’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitzi-okou-30918b144/   Mitzi Okou’s Website https://www.mitziokou.com/   Podcast Info:   Transcripts available on episode web page.   Listen on  Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.   RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss   Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.   Announcements: Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.   Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.   Let’s Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.   Let’s connect! #uinarrative Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn @uinarrative Twitter @uinarrativeco

It's 2021, and Black designers only make up 3% of the workforce at major tech companies. It's disheartening to think about, but you have the power to make a difference, especially if you're a white creative leader, educator, or designer. Representation is crucial to attracting people of color to the tech industry and ensuring an inclusive environment, and retaining them as employees. In this episode, Mitzi Okou and I discuss the importance of empowering black designers in your workplace and community. Take a listen and learn how Mitzi is raising awareness for the lack of diversity in most companies. Where are the black designers (WATBD) <a href="https://www.watbd.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.watbd.org</a> WATBD 2021 Conference <a href="https://www.watbd.org/2021" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.watbd.org/2021</a> Mitzi Okou’s Instagram @ok_mitz <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ok_mitz/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ok_mitz</a> Mitzi Okou’s LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitzi-okou-30918b144/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitzi-okou-30918b144/</a> Mitzi Okou’s Website <a href="https://www.mitziokou.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mitziokou.com/</a> Podcast Info: Transcripts available on episode web page. Listen on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ui-narrative/id1462016612" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/uinarrative" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=397347&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2xkjCA8a40WMxq90w3fm1j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>. RSS feed: <a href="https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss</a> Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear. Announcements: Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at <a href="http://uinarrative.com/emailclub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">uinarrative.com/emailclub</a>. Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at <a href="https://www.uinarrative.com/workwithme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">uinarrative.com/workwithme</a>. Let’s Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com. Let’s connect! #uinarrative <a href="https://www.instagram.com/uinarrative/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/uinarrative/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ui-narrative" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> @uinarrative <a href="https://twitter.com/uinarrativeco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @uinarrativeco

Empowering Black Designers in the Tech Industry | Mitzi Okou, WATBD

Black designers make up 3% of the entire industry.That was the report that came out of the 2019 AIGA design census report.  That includes graphic designers, illustrators, web designers, UX designers, a wide sweeping set of roles. This number is also the foundational problem addressed by an initiative turn movement called where are the black designers? It was co-founded by my guests in this episode, Mitzi Okou. We walked through exciting developments in her career and the origins behind the, Where Are The Black Designers movement and what's in the organization's future.  https://www.mitziokou.com/ http://www.wherearetheblackdesigners.com   ---   This episode is sponsored by  · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app  Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gettechnical/support

Black designers make up 3% of the entire industry.That was the report that came out of the 2019 AIGA design census report.  That includes graphic designers, illustrators, web designers, UX designers, a wide sweeping set of roles. This number is also the foundational problem addressed by an initiative turn movement called where are the black designers? It was co-founded by my guests in this episode, Mitzi Okou. We walked through exciting developments in her career and the origins behind the, Where Are The Black Designers movement and what's in the organization's future. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.mitziokou.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mitziokou.com/</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wherearetheblackdesigners.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.wherearetheblackdesigners.com</a></li> </ul> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/gettechnical/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/gettechnical/support</a>

Where Are The Black Designers with Mitzi Okou

Lately, it has become blatantly clear the ways in which the systems around us are racist and white-serving by design. We’ll talk with fellow designers, including Mitzi Okou from Where Are the Black Designers, about how these issues manifest themselves in the design community.

Lately, it has become blatantly clear the ways in which the systems around us are racist and white-serving by design. We’ll talk with fellow designers, including Mitzi Okou from Where Are the Black Designers, about how these issues manifest themselves in the design community.

Should Designers Break the Grid? (With Mitzi Okou)

If you attended the inaugural "Where Are The Black Designers?" conference a few months ago, then you're probably familiar with this week's guest -- Mitzi Okou. This interaction and visual designer made quite the splash this year, and now that the dust has settled from this summer's event, I figured it would be a great time to have her on Revision Path. Mitzi talked about growing up in Atlanta and shared how her time as a classical cellist ended up fueling her career in design. We also discussed the Where Are The Black Designers? conference, and Mitzi gave some behind-the-scenes info on how it all came together and what she plans on doing next to keep the momentum going. Mitzi has definitely gotten the attention of the design community, and I'm intrigued to see what her next move will be! Links  Mitzi Okou's Website Mitzi Okou on Instagram  Like this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows.Subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us!Revision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA. Looking for some creative consulting for your next project? Then let's do lunch!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter. Come chat with us! And thank you for listening!

If you attended the inaugural <a href="https://wherearetheblackdesigners.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Where Are The Black Designers?" conference</a> a few months ago, then you're probably familiar with this week's guest -- Mitzi Okou. This interaction and visual designer made quite the splash this year, and now that the dust has settled from this summer's event, I figured it would be a great time to have her on Revision Path. Mitzi talked about growing up in Atlanta and shared how her time as a classical cellist ended up fueling her career in design. We also discussed the Where Are The Black Designers? conference, and Mitzi gave some behind-the-scenes info on how it all came together and what she plans on doing next to keep the momentum going. Mitzi has definitely gotten the attention of the design community, and I'm intrigued to see what her next move will be! <h2>Links</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.mitziokou.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mitzi Okou's Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://instagram.com/ok_mitz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mitzi Okou on Instagram</a></li> </ul> Like this episode? Then subscribe to us on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/revision-path/id834173190" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL3NpbXBsZWNhc3QuZm0vcG9kY2FzdHMvMTAyL3Jzcw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/revisionpath" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6ANvRl5WkoISFfEX8jGthN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or wherever you find your favorite shows.<a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/revisionpath" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating and a review!</a> Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us!Revision Path is brought to you by <a href="https://yepitslunch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lunch</a>, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA. Looking for some creative consulting for your next project? Then let's do lunch!You can also follow Revision Path on <a href="http://instagram.com/revisionpath" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/revisionpath" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. Come chat with us! And thank you for listening!