Techsgiving Summit Exclusive: You made into the 3% of Black Designers now what? + BTS Content

Live from the Techsgiving Summit at the iconic Kennedy Center, industry leaders Bri-Anna Lewis, Monique Jenkins, Kira Taylor, and Kellie Porter gathered for a transformative panel "You Made it to the 3% of Black Designers, Now What?" Hosted by Techsgiving, an organization empowering underrepresented professionals through tech skills, this candid discussion went beyond representation to explore how Black designers can elevate their craft and create lasting change in the industry.

What You'll Discover:

  • Strategies for identifying and closing crucial skill gaps
  • Techniques for amplifying your influence within organizations
  • Methods for effective stakeholder and developer communication
  • Career trajectory planning across UX specializations
  • Approaches to building resilience and maintaining authenticity
  • Ways to create opportunities for future generations

Who Should Watch:

  • Black designers navigating career advancement
  • UX professionals across research, content, and visual design
  • Early-career designers seeking growth strategies
  • Design leaders focused on representation
  • Anyone interested in authentic industry insights
  • Professionals looking to enhance their impact

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