About Bay Area Black Designers
BABD exists to provide meaningful community to Black design professionals who want to support each other’s growth and development. We provide this via exclusive access to intimate groups called Squads which are the core BABD experience. Squads are intimate groups of 4-5 members representing a range of experience and design roles. Squad members share their goals, challenges, and intentions, and they commit to helping each other thrive. It’s not about networking and hustle — it’s about growth that unfolds in balanced and focused ways, and creating true friendships within reciprocal community. Each Squad is together for one quarter (three months) and they meet twice-monthly.
The community at a glance
Bay Area Black Designers is an online community for Designers. It has been around since 2015. It also includes an application process to join, 1:1 member pairing, and events or meetups.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Bay Area Black Designers for?
- Best for Designers enthusiasts looking for a an independent setup-based community with events or meetups.
- Is Bay Area Black Designers free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- What topics does Bay Area Black Designers cover?
- On the Hive Index, Bay Area Black Designers is organized under Designers.
- How do I join Bay Area Black Designers?
- You can join Bay Area Black Designers by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Design communities like?
- A broad topic spanning UX, product design, brand identity, motion graphics, and graphic design. Slack and Discord host large practitioner communities for feedback and job hunting, while independent forums and professional organizations serve more niche corners of the field. Good for portfolio reviews, tool discussions, and finding freelance work.
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