Design Can

Design Can

Design

Campaign, community and resource platform calling for the design industry to be representative of the world it serves.

About us

Design Can is the campaign, community and resource platform calling for the design industry to be representative of the world it serves. We call on anyone connected to the industry to work with us to confront prejudice, eliminate discrimination and champion representation. We do so through: - Research - Resources - Events - Consultancy Our clients and partners include leading arts and design institutions and companies such as V&A Museum, Crafts Council, Wellcome Collection, London Design Festival, Kickstarter, Pearson Lloyd, Royal Designers for Industry or Zetteler.

Website
www.design-can.com
Industry
Design
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
London
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2019
Specialties
Inclusion, Diversity, Social Justice, Accessibility, Design, Crafts, Art, Consultancy, and Futures Thinking

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  • View organization page for Design Can, graphic

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    Are you using your power? Shift the power balance and build community to help create a representative and progressive creative industry. Don't take it from us, hear from our partners London Design Festival. Consultancy | Jobs | Resources

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    View profile for Sabine Zetteler, graphic

    Communications agency director, advocate for social justice, and campaigner for equity across the creative and cultural industries.

    Are you one of the next contestants on Interior Design Masters? Apply now! Every year they advertise their opportunities on the Design Can Jobs Board (to reach our 10,000 audience of amazing humans) and every year we watch the show with pure glee. Get in there! Apply now 📣 www.design-can.com/jobs

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    Just under one week left to apply to join the team! 🌟 We're a cooperative, and as a member you would have the opportunity to shape the way we function as an organisation, and we value each person's contribution 🔄 We're a dynamic cooperative working on a range of projects addressing design, systemic and societal issues around architecture and housing: designing low carbon housing, influencing retrofit strategies at a policy level, participatory workshop delivery, engaging communities in designing community-led housing, technical detailing etc. 💷 We have a transparent pay and benefits system including a wellbeing budget and dependency leave If you're interested in finding out more and chatting about what it's like at the cooperative then feel free to get in touch by messaging us on LinkedIn or emailing [email protected]. RIBA Jobs Dezeen Jobs RIBA South / South East Oxford Brookes University Makespace Oxford CAG Oxfordshire Design Can #architectjobs #recruitmentoxford #oxfordjobs

    🌟 WE ARE HIRING 🌟 We are excited to announce that here at Transition by Design we are looking for an architect to join our team. If you have a passion for design, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to create innovative and functional spaces, we want to hear from you. You'll have the chance to work on exciting projects that will leave a lasting impact on communities. Think this could be you? Read the full job description here, along with details on how to apply: https://buff.ly/49a8jAF

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    Thank you G . F Smith - we’d not be able to achieve so much without the invaluable support of our patrons.

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    G . F Smith is a proud supporter of Design Can, a non-profit helping shift the power balance in the creative industry to be truly inclusive and representative. They do this by giving visibility to individuals, organisations and campaigns that contribute to making the design industry more inclusive, opening conversations around equity and inclusion and inspiring industry leaders to commit and make their workplaces exemplars of the values they stand for. Design Can be more representative of the world it serves. Design Can be an industry for people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities. Design Can be stronger with the talent that has been ignored for too long. Design Can disrupt the status quo, celebrate new voices and tell untold stories. Design Can represent us all. Head over to www.design-can.com to discover their You Can list, which is packed with recommendations and resources for taking action. #gfsmith #designcan

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    G . F Smith is a proud supporter of Design Can, a non-profit helping shift the power balance in the creative industry to be truly inclusive and representative. They do this by giving visibility to individuals, organisations and campaigns that contribute to making the design industry more inclusive, opening conversations around equity and inclusion and inspiring industry leaders to commit and make their workplaces exemplars of the values they stand for. Design Can be more representative of the world it serves. Design Can be an industry for people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities. Design Can be stronger with the talent that has been ignored for too long. Design Can disrupt the status quo, celebrate new voices and tell untold stories. Design Can represent us all. Head over to www.design-can.com to discover their You Can list, which is packed with recommendations and resources for taking action. #gfsmith #designcan

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    View profile for Stephanie McLaren-Neckles, graphic

    Let's Be Brief x Senior Lecturer - London College of Communication (UAL)

    Last night we celebrated 4 years of Design Can! 💛 Obviously, we rather there wasn't a need for such an initiative, but nevertheless, the team have been putting in the work to help make the design industry a more inclusive space, from networking events, industry roundtables, placements to the DC jobs board. The latest campaign, Are you using your power? encourages us all to engage and wield the influence we may have, to shape a robust design future. And if you're thinking, what can I do? have a lookie here: https://lnkd.in/eU6ngEnX for some simple steps.

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    Are you a creative production business willing to join an innovative programme which will empower neurodiversity in the workplace? • Could you offer a 10 week internship to a local neurodiverse resident? • Would you benefit from funding support to cover 50% of their salary? • Are you looking to grow and diversify your team? • Would you like to be part of an innovative programme which will empower neurodiversity in the workplace and offer you expert consultancy advice? Have a look at LIFT futures and Exceptional Individuals opportunity!

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    NeuroPathways: Be part of a programme from LIFT futures and Exceptional Individuals empowering neurodiversity in the workplace Calling all tech, creative production and life science businesses – could you offer a 10 week internship to a local neurodivergent LIFT borough resident? - Would you like to be part of an innovative programme which will empower neurodiversity in the workplace and offer you expert consultancy advice? - Are you looking to grow and diversify your team and recruit locally? - Are you a SME who would benefit from funding support to cover 50% of their salary? LIFT, a partnership between Camden, Islington, Hackney and Tower Hamlets Councils, and award-winning neurodiversity charity Exceptional Individuals, is looking for businesses to join the NeuroPathways programme. You can find out more and register your interest here https://lnkd.in/ejPzEwGG or reach out directly.

    NeuroPathways for businesses | LIFT

    NeuroPathways for businesses | LIFT

    liftfutures.london

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     💥 BECOME A MENTOR  💥 ✌️ Join us as we embark on our October Kickstart programme to help underrepresented young people aged 18-25 gain inspiration, industry insight and soft/practical skills needed to progress into entry-level opportunities and/or into further learning. ⚡️ Your experience can help inspire a young person to pursue a creative career! If you have advice to give, passionate about inclusivity, diversity and social mobility, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU... By mentoring you can gain: ⚡️ Gain fresh ideas and a new perspective ⚡️ Enhance your leadership skills ⚡️ Inspire the next generation of talent ⚡️ Improve communication and listening skills ⚡️ Boost self-reflection and personal growth ⚡️ Feel-good factor 👉 Apply here https://lnkd.in/eKEfZEFF 🌈 More info via our website https://lnkd.in/eQKvJtYu . . . . . . #KICKSTARTCREATIVE #creativecareers #goodnuggetacademy#inspire#socialmobility #diversity#inclusion #equity

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