CLEVELAND — When you look at the job openings in the graphic design industry, there are many, but when you look at the diversity— it's lacking.
Though their artistic paths are different, their struggles to find a place in the creative industry are the same. Through her organization, Jacinda works with people like Alaina and Francisco to give them creative freedom and help get their careers started. "In many cases, these young people are really influencing the foundation of the design process of lessons missing from my space," said Juleian Curtis, senior project manager of Urban Strategy.
"I feel invisible; it makes me feel not seen, not heard or even thought of to have 4% of designers be Black or brown," Battle said."I can be who I am when I step into this office, and then I'm not just used as a token in your organization to say, 'Oh, I have this one black designer,'" Battle said.