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Student Designs on Billboards

Ready to make your mark on the city? The Inspire Oakland Design Challenge gives students the chance to build real-world design experience and explore careers in tech and creativity. Submit bold, original artwork that celebrates Oakland’s culture, diversity, and innovation. Finalists may see their work featured on massive billboards, bus benches, LED displays, social media, and even t-shirts. This is your moment to inspire the Bay.

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Inspire Oakland 2024

The Inspire Oakland Design Challenge offers students a chance to gain real-world experience while exploring careers in design and technology. Participants create original “Inspire Oakland” designs that inspire Bay Area residents using their unique creativity, vision of diversity, and spirit of innovation. This professional opportunity includes creating a bulletin billboard, bus bench ad, social media flyer, LED display, and t-shirt design.

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Finding Your Unique Design Style

Think about your favorite designer or illustrator. What specifically captivates your attention about them? It’s highly likely that their distinctive artistic style is what grabbed your interest. Embracing your own individuality and unique style as a designer won’t just foster personal growth but potentially grab the attention of recruiters and future employers! Here’s some tips […]

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Why We Need More Filipinos in Design

With over 4.7 million people accounting for 1.4% of the total U.S. population, Filipinos constitute one of the largest Asian American groups in the country. In addition to their well-established presence in the healthcare and nursing fields, Filipino-Americans are increasingly growing in the creative industry. However, Filipinos are still being underrepresented in design-related fields. Czeric […]