#DesignForSocialGood since 2009
Core Programs
BRIDGEGOOD provides design training for job seekers, equitable access to tech careers, and Black, Indigenous, Women Creatives of Color — particularly in underrepresented communities.
Developing meaningful careers in technology
BRIDGEGOOD programs offer under-resourced designers (ages 18+) the opportunity to acquire career skills and real-world experience in the competitive tech job market. Students who participate in our programs are diverse students across Northern California — reaching job seekers beyond Oakland including Stockton, Fresno, San Mateo, and Sacramento.
Inspire Oakland Challenge
Each year we ask emerging Creatives and Designers to create original artwork that answers the question, “What about Oakland inspires you?” Learn more and download the Inspire Oakland brochure (PDF).
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. Learn more and download the UX Design Apprenticeship brochure (PDF).
Tech Career Incubator
Provides BRIDGEGOOD graduates with 120+ hours of design education, direct mentorship, and open labs curated by industry & tech professionals. Browse upcoming sessions and open labs.
Community Partnerships
Connects BRIDGEGOOD Graduates to paid opportunities with companies including Adobe, Golden State Warriors, Kaiser Permanente, Twilio, and Google. Read case studies: The Future Work for Everyone + Peaceful Warriors Summit.
Program Impact
16,500 students, 50+ schools, $1.89M in scholarships
Design for social good, not profit
BRIDGEGOOD nurtures social impact designers by immersing them in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) programs, fostering a dynamic environment where creativity meets purpose. Join our movement as together, we #DesignForSocialGood.
Request a Free Class Visit from BRIDGEGOOD
Instructors! Our team would be thrilled to visit your class(es) and make a 45 to 60-min presentation that complements your school curriculum.
Help Students Thrive and Explore Careers
We highlight the skills required to enter the design & tech industry, professional resources, and upcoming opportunities.
Provide Support in Career Development
We connect students to professional opportunities including open labs at BRIDGEGOOD and UX work sessions with Adobe, Salesforce, and Google.
Creativity is more important than ever. BRIDGEGOOD connects the worlds of design, technology, and education — all in the name of social good.
Shaun Tai
Co-Founder & Executive Director
BRIDGEGOOD