Creative Jessica Walsh launches a Women-in-Design initiative that advocates for a more diverse and inclusive representation of female workers and freelancers within the specific field. Simultaneously, the empowering organization is geared toward strengthening and fostering a meaningful and worthwhile connection between women that is free from competition.
Ladies, Wine & Design recognizes the small percentage of creative directors that are women and sets out to change this, whilst reshaping the way participants interact and approach one another through a series of constructive workshop, mentorship circles, portfolio reviews and meet-ups.
So far, the Women-in-Design initiative has proven to be largely successful, as its span grew to over 180 cities in less than two years of functioning.
Supportive Women-in-Design Initiatives
Jessica Walsh's Ladies Wine & Design Empowers the Community
Trend Themes
1. Empowering Women-in-design - Opportunity for businesses to create workshops, mentorship circles and portfolio reviews that empower women within the field of design.
2. Community Building - Trend of creating diverse and inclusive communities, free from competition for women to connect and support each other in their professional pursuits.
3. Diversity and Inclusion - Growing trend that advocates for better representation, inclusion and diversity within the design industry to foster creativity and innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Design - Design companies and agencies can create more opportunities for fostering diversity and inclusion within the industry.
2. Education - Academic institutions can incorporate workshops and mentorship programs that empower women in the design field.
3. Non-profit and Community Organizations - Non-profits can create community building programs that provide support and networking opportunities to women in design who may not have access to such resources.