When Executive Director Shaun Tai founded Oakland Digital in 2009, he wanted to create a space in which students and job seekers of color from under-resourced backgrounds bridge the digital literacy divide by providing them advanced graphic and professional skills to help them succeed in a meaningful career in tech and make a global difference. […]
CategoriesDesign Economic Mobility Job & Career OpportunityBRIDGEGOOD UX Design Apprentices work directly with US Bank’s Director of UX Design. BRIDGEGOOD, an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization known for empowering creatives in the field of user experience (UX) design, is thrilled to announce the launch of its innovative UX Apprenticeship Program. This groundbreaking initiative aims to recruit and onboard aspiring UX design students […]
CategoriesDesign Economic MobilityWith 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 […]
CategoriesNewsFor Immediate Release BRIDGEGOOD Welcomes Deka Dike, Seasoned Leader and Vice President at U.S. Bank, to Its Board of Directors Oakland, CA – BRIDGEGOOD, a non-profit organization focused on empowering young creatives with professional skills and technology opportunities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Deka Dike to its board of directors. Deka is a […]
CategoriesNewsFor Immediate Release Welcome to the Board: Medical Social Worker, Camila Baum Oakland, CA – Oakland-based non-profit organization, BRIDGEGOOD, is pleased to announce the appointment of Camila Baum as the newest member of its Board of Directors. Baum brings over a decade of experience as a Medical Social Worker, with a focus on healthcare policy, […]
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CategoriesEconomic Mobility EducationIn our last blog post, we gave a brief overview of User Experience (UX) Design and where to learn more. We got a lot of questions from students about where they can get real-world experience. In this article, students will find out how they can get started. How can I gain real-world experience if I’m […]
User Experience (UX) Design is the process of designing and creating digital products, services, and environments that meet the needs of users and provide them with a satisfying and meaningful experience. It involves the application of design, psychology, and technology to understand the behaviors, motivations, and expectations of users and create products that are usable, […]
CategoriesNewsFor Immediate Release BRIDGEGOOD Welcomes Sydney T Nguyễn to Board of Directors Oakland, CA – BRIDGEGOOD, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on design for social good, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sydney T Nguyễn to its Board of Directors. Sydney, an accomplished design leader and strategist, brings extensive experience in user interface and […]
