In this month’s column, Siedah counsels a reader who wants to know if it’s possible to be in the design field without having a degree in design.
Art and Design at Hampton University: A Personal Account
- October 3, 2018
- Tagged as: Christopher Kozak, fine arts, graphic design, hampton university, HBCU, Jason Blue
Hampton University, often called the “Home by the Sea” on the banks of Virginia’s southern peninsula, has molded several of today’s black art and design luminaries. The name Hampton is even included in conversations about…
Our Passion for Work: Lessons From a Mentor
- September 27, 2018
- Tagged as: aiga, Mary Ann Badavi, mentor, mentoring, mentorship, Sela Lewis, SHINE
Senior design writer Sela Lewis details her experience as a mentor through SHINE, AIGA DC’s peer mentorship program.
Ask Siedah: What Should I Do As a First Year Design Student?
- September 24, 2018
- Tagged as: art school, design education, design school
In this month’s column, Siedah gives her advice on what a first year design student should do to make the most of their time.
There’s an understanding gap between Black design/tech professionals versus Black professionals in other fields. What can we do to bridge the divide?