Black Design Collective
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8313 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA, 90048-2607
EIN Number: 83-1150486
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Website: https://blackdesigncollective.com
Email: blackdesigncollective4@gmail.com
NTEE Code: A99: Arts Culture & Humanities N.E.C.
MISSION - WHAT WE DO
Black Design Collective is committed to developing and implementing programs and services that provide our members and the greater design/creative community with the tools and skills necessary to compete and thrive in a competitive marketplace.
VISION - GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS
Founded in 2018, the Black Design Collective is comprised of accomplished fashion industry professionals-of-color who seek to amplify the influence of and create opportunities for the community of Black apparel and accessory designers and costume designers within the US and abroad. The BDC mission is rooted in the promotion of Scholarship, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurship within emerging generations of Black fashion design talent. Through this work, the BDC aims at ultimately fostering an independent and self-sustaining Black fashion community.
SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT
Professional Development Workshops Each workshop offers valuable learning opportunities and tools to support career development in the areas of fashion, bespoke, costume, textile, and accessory design. These workshops are presented online through Zoom and in person. Participants are provided with valuable resources, including the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters and slides from the workshop. Each workshop is unique and stand-alone, allowing participants to delve deeper into specific topics. These workshops are informative and fun, with ample time for interaction and experiential learning. Black Design Collective Educational Institute for Professional Development (BDC-EIPD) An A-Z professional development series of courses that take designers from startup to scale up. The course focuses on topics such as Fashion Business Startup, Legal Structure, Scaling Up, Marketing, Networking, Brandings, E-commerce, and Financing. Classes are led by an instructor and taken on-line or in person. Black Design Collective Talks Taking designers and the community behind the scenes in building a business/brand is the goal of Black Design Collective Talks. On a monthly basis, the talks highlight individual designers and affiliates within the design community, showcasing for others how they got started, what it took to build their business/brand, and other information that inspires and educates those listening to achieve success. Black Design Collective Talks are posted on social media platforms, YouTube, and the Black Design Website. Membership Meetings Black Design Collective Members are invited to participate monthly in person or online by joining the organization’s membership meetings. A guest speaker presents on a given topic, pertinent to the field of design each month. The meeting also allows members to interact and learn from each other and to hear first-hand about upcoming programs and events Black Design Collective will be implementing in the months ahead. Mentorship Minority designers with businesses need to have supportive and smart mentors and advisors. These working relationships are essential for minority business owners navigating through some of the challenges they face and can expedite the process of creating a profitable and sustainable business. Black Design Collective works with students, new and seasoned designers to recruit and identify mentors and advisors who can assist our members with navigating the processes of building, expanding, and maintaining profitable businesses. Mentors aid in the areas of design, business development, finances, marketing, resource acquisition, and more. Mentoring takes place in person and via technology, in both one-on-one and group settings. Scholarship Program A scholarship fund has been established to assist young designers in their pursuit of higher education in the field of fashion, design, and costume design.
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8313 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA, 90048-2607
https://blackdesigncollective.com
No Set Business Hours - Call to Inquire
Causes
Services Offered
- Vocational & Technical
Populations Served
- Adults