Top HBCUs for Aspiring Designers and Developers

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As of late, encouraging diversity in the fields of graphic design, web development, and web design has become an important topic of discussion. There’s a focus on what’s known as the “pipeline problem” for elementary, middle, and high school students, but where do HBCUs fall along this pipeline?

For prospective students, it may be difficult for them to find the best ones that offer the types of programs they need to get into these industries. With a little research, I found several HBCUs with strong design and development programs. Take a look at the list below and let me know your thoughts.

Episode 33: Glennette Clark

We're finishing up HBCU Month by talking with the inspiring and unstoppable Glennette Clark.

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We’re finishing up HBCU Month by talking with the inspiring and unstoppable Glennette Clark.

She’s an experienced UX designer, and has founded two events: UXCamp DC and Mobile UXCamp DC. The Grio named her one of the top 10 Blacks in technology to look out for in 2013. She’s presented at SXSW and is currently pursuing her MBA in Strategic Design.

Learn more about what Glennette’s next move is in this week’s interview!

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Episode 32: Eric Johnson

HBCU Month continues this week with an interview with photographer and senior UX designer Eric Johnson.

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HBCU Month continues with an interview with senior UX designer Eric Johnson, who I first heard about from Jole Simmons.

Eric’s worked for some big companies like Walmart, AOL, and Adobe, and he shared how his passion for design started at an early age. He dropped quite a few gems in this interview, so I think this is one you’ll definitely want to take notes on while listening!

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