BRIDGEGOOD — Designers of Color in Technology – BRIDGEGOOD provides equitable tech access, professional resources, and design opportunities to diverse job seekers & student designers of color.

Help students design for social good

BRIDGEGOOD provides equitable tech access, design opportunities, and professional resources to job seekers.

Graduates launched design careers

Organizations and schools supported

Students impacted through core programs

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Artwork showcased through billboards

#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

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BRIDGEGOOD Core Programs

Provides inclusive experiences
& career readiness programs.

Inspire Oakland

Each year we ask emerging Creatives and Designers to create original artwork that answers the question, “What about Oakland inspires you?”

UX Design Apprenticeship

Provides 3-months of tuition-free access, hands-on training, and portfolio building activities for diverse Bay Area Creatives, Artists, and Designers.

Career Incubator

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.

BRIDGEGOOD Approach

The best solutions come from the students that we serve.

In the spirit of design thinking and creative problem-solving, BRIDGEGOOD programs are constantly evolving with community input and feedback. We bring the best of BRIDGEGOOD to provide real-world opportunities for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities.