From IP to Parsons: How IP Prepared Noah for CollegeLongtime IP student, Noah Resplandor, discusses the lessons he’s learned from Inneract Project, the importance of his exposure to design…Aug 28, 20237Aug 28, 20237
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Women In Design: The Future of Our FieldIP student Sierra Thompson shares insights on how her five years with IP helped prepare her for a Summer College program focused on…Mar 27, 202351Mar 27, 202351
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Interning with eBay: Reflections from a Rising DesignerAn up-and-coming designer reflects on his experience finding mentorship through Inneract Project’s college/early career track and what his…Jul 29, 202222Jul 29, 202222
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How Black Design Mentors Shaped My CareerA young designer reflects on his career path and the Black men who have inspired and guided him along the way.Nov 4, 20213Nov 4, 20213
“The Opportunities Are There”: A Black Designer’s Experiences with Inneract ProjectHow a search for a Black design community led an emerging designer to Inneract Project.Jul 21, 20215Jul 21, 20215
Black Aspirations Matter: Talking with the Founders of the BAM ScholarshipBAM recognizes the complex relationship between the Black and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American communities, and is taking action to…Jun 10, 20211Jun 10, 20211
The Value of Community for Black and Brown DesignersA Pacific Islander design expert reflects on her experiences in the field and shares advice for her fellow underrepresented designers of…Jan 20, 202180Jan 20, 202180
Published inInneract ProjectInneract Project, into the new year2019 was a BIG year — one filled with new promise, challenges, self reflection, re-focus and celebration. I continue to be inspired by my…Jan 4, 2020Jan 4, 2020
YDA 1- 2019] San Francisco — Week 4 — Spatial DesignThis past Saturday, we started the morning with a quick review of Digital Design. As students were coming in to class and getting settled…May 1, 2019May 1, 2019
YDA 1 Spring 2019 Oakland — Week 44 weeks in! How the time has flied, students have gotten more comfortable with one another as well as in the classroom. We began our day…May 1, 2019May 1, 2019
YDA 1 Spring 2019 Oakland — Week 3Into the third week, our class and students have found their rhythm. Throughout the class we experienced students begin to interact more…Apr 26, 2019Apr 26, 2019
YDA 1 Spring 2019 SF — Week 3This week, YDA 1 was all about digital design — Any design absorbed or engaged with through a digital interface, such as a screen…Apr 24, 2019Apr 24, 2019
[YDA 1- 2019] San Francisco — Week 2 — Communication DesignThis past Saturday, the morning began with a quick exercise introducing the students to an example of communication design. As we waited…Apr 18, 2019Apr 18, 2019
YDA 1 Spring 2019 Oakland — Week 2Last week students came to class with their parents, now this week was their first class on their own. We watched as students slowly…Apr 18, 20191Apr 18, 20191
YDA 1:2019 South San Francisco — Week 2Week 2 with YDA1 South SF was paired with bright sunny skies and creativity! This week, we opened up with a fun icebreaker, throwing…Apr 17, 2019Apr 17, 2019
YDA 1: 2019 East Bay — Week 1Hello and welcome to the very first Youth Design Academy post-class summary! This will be the place to review what your kids were up to on…Apr 12, 2019Apr 12, 2019
YDA 1:2019 South San Francisco — Week 1For the South San Francisco team, the first day of class began with trying to get the students and ourselves to wake up and shake off the…Apr 10, 20191Apr 10, 20191