Help students design for social good and celebrate cultural identity.
BRIDGEGOOD delivers accessible tech, uplifts community voices, and provides career pathways for underrepresented creatives.
Graduates launched into design careers
Organizations and schools supported
Students impacted through core programs
Artwork celebrating identity and place
#DesignForSocialGood
At BRIDGEGOOD, we believe creativity and cultural expression are powerful forces for community transformation.
BRIDGEGOOD is open to all, with a focus on equipping Black, Indigenous, and women of color with the design and career skills needed to access over 6.5 million tech jobs nationwide. That number is projected to grow to 7.1 million by 2034 as the industry expands.
By 2030, we aim to train 40,000 student designers, fostering inclusion, visibility, and lasting belonging in creative and professional spaces. We’re focused on launching meaningful careers in User Experience (UX, UI), Product Design, and Visual Design for creatives of color.
Through community-powered and volunteer-driven programs, BRIDGEGOOD has contributed $69.5 million to the San Francisco Bay Area economy, opening pathways to employment, economic mobility, and culture-centered prosperity.
Incorporated in July 2009 as Oakland Digital Arts and Literacy Center Inc., BRIDGEGOOD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 27-0720655). All donations are tax-deductible and directly support our mission of design for social good.
At 95 Washington Street in Oakland’s Jack London Square, the BRIDGEGOOD Community Studio nurtures collaboration, celebrates cultural identity, and activates belonging through career-building experiences.
Keep culture and creativity thriving
Together, let’s uplift future creators through culture and connection.
Support creative futures today:
- PayPal – donate@bridgegood.org
- Venmo – @BRIDGEGOOD
- CashApp – $BRIDGEGOOD
- Online – bridgegood.org/donate
BRIDGEGOOD Core Programs
Offers inclusive, culture-centered experiences and career readiness programs.
Each year, BRIDGEGOOD invites emerging creatives to design artwork that reflects what inspires them about Oakland, highlighting culture, identity, and local pride.
A three-month, tuition-free program offering hands-on training, mentorship, and portfolio building for diverse creatives pursuing careers in technology and design.
Graduates receive ongoing access to open labs, mentorship, and studio resources, guided by creative professionals and rooted in community support.
Our Values
Collaboration and Belonging
Transparency and Trust
Creativity and Innovation
Learning and Knowledge Sharing
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Share your skills and expertise to support inclusive design and creative career pathways.
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Get the latest updates on events, creative programs, and career-building opportunities.
The BRIDGEGOOD Approach
With nearly two decades of impact, our innovation is driven by community. Rooted in design thinking and creative problem-solving, BRIDGEGOOD programs grow through real feedback and lived experiences. As a catalyst for equity, we build pathways to opportunity for underrepresented, under-resourced, and nontraditional communities.
Explore the World of Inclusive Design: #BRIDGEGOOD
Committed to design equity and expanding access to economic opportunity.
BRIDGEGOOD Community Studio @ Jack London Square
Address
95 Washington Street Oakland, CA 94607
Phone
(510) 435-2945
info@bridgegood.org
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