BRIDGEGOOD's inaugural design showcase highlighting diverse + creative talent from across the Bay Area.
Help students design for social good
BRIDGEGOOD provides equitable tech access, design opportunities, and professional resources to job seekers.
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#DesignForSocialGood
At BRIDGEGOOD, we believe creativity can (and is) positively changing the world.
BRIDGEGOOD equips Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color with career skills required for 2.6+ million tech job openings.
We aim to train 40,000 student Designers by 2030 — with a focus on User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Product Design, and Visual Design careers.
BRIDGEGOOD’s programs boost the local economy by $8.4 million, leading to tangible opportunities for 21st century employment, economic mobility, and community success.
Incorporated July 2009 as Oakland Digital Arts and Literacy Center Inc, BRIDGEGOOD is an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 27-0720655. Donations are tax-deductible.
BRIDGEGOOD Community Studio is located at 95 Washington Street, a waterfront facility situated in Oakland’s iconic Jack London Square.
Help keep creativity alive
Together, let’s cultivate the next generation of design leaders.
Other ways to donate:
- PayPal – donate@bridgegood.org
- Venmo – @BRIDGEGOOD
- CashApp – $BRIDGEGOOD
BRIDGEGOOD Core Programs
Provides inclusive experiences
& career readiness programs.
Each year we ask emerging Creatives and Designers to create original artwork that answers the question, “What about Oakland inspires you?”
Provides 3-months of tuition-free access, hands-on training, and portfolio building activities for diverse Bay Area Creatives, Artists, and Designers.
Provides BRIDGEGOOD graduates with 120+ hours of design education, direct mentorship, and open labs curated by industry & tech professionals.
Our Values
Collaboration & Inclusiveness
Transparency & Neutrality
Content Creation & Innovation
Knowledge Sharing & Learning
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Stay updated with the latest news, hybrid trainings, and professional opportunities.
The BRIDGEGOOD Approach
Community-driven data brings our best ideas forward.
In the spirit of design thinking and creative problem-solving, BRIDGEGOOD programs are constantly evolving with community input and feedback. A catalyst for change, we bring the best of BRIDGEGOOD to provide real-world opportunities for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities.
- Workforce & Tech Education - 36%
- Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion - 12%
- Student Voices & Digital Arts - 29%
- Economic & Job Mobility - 24%
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Commitment to advancing design equity and economic inclusion.
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BRIDGEGOOD is building the next pipeline of employable designers, providing them with professional experience and real-world opportunities.
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Join design professionals, community leaders, and do-gooders at RESILIENCE. Learn about the power of design for social good while celebrating…
BRIDGEGOOD Community Studio @ Jack London Square
Address
95 Washington Street Oakland, CA 94607
Phone
(510) 435-2945
info@bridgegood.org
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