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Connecting and empowering African women in Design with the right opportunities to grow and thrive. Don’t go on your design journey alone.
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Podcasts are a great way to learn on the go. You get to learn while carrying out your daily activities.
We curated 5 design podcasts you need to listen to as a Design Chic. Swipe to see them.
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Sponsorship Announcement!
We've partnered with
@_learnable
to sponsor 17 members of our community for the Learnable Product Design Course.
Click to join our community and seize this opportunity!
#DesignChicsXLearnable
#AfricanWomenInDesign
#DesignChics
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Congratulations to the outstanding 17 Design Chics who emerged winners in the second edition of our Design Foundry Initiative!
We are thrilled to have partnered with
@_learnable
to sponsor these incredible women in their product design course.
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It’s another Design Chics Spotlight episode🥳🥳
This Wednesday, we have the pleasure of featuring
@amarachhhiii
a multifaceted product designer.
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We can’t end the year without appreciating our beautiful, amazing mentors. These remarkable women generously dedicated their time to nurture, guide, and uplift their mentees.
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Our community members are gaining a lot from todays event.
@dinmaaniugbo
@MystiqueDammy
&
@TassyOmah_
have been answering questions about interviews and also sharing tips on how to stand out
If you’re a community member not in this session, check the slack channel, tune in now!
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We are thrilled to announce the kickoff of the Design Chics Mentorship Program!
We've matched over 80 budding designers with 30+ mentors, all dedicated to shaping the future of design.
A huge shoutout to our amazing mentors who volunteered their time and expertise.
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We extend our warmest congratulations to the 10 Design Chics who have emerged Winners in our first-ever initiative, “The Design Foundry.🎊🎉
Their application truly stood out among the many other impressive entries we received.
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We have an exciting Partnership 🚀 🥳
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with
@withpropel
to provide swift access to job opportunities, financial support, and other perks to African women in design. 💃💃
#Designchics
#Growwithpropel
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📣 Attention Community Members! 🎉 Our long-awaited physical hangout is finally here!
This hangout is an opportunity for female designers in Lagos to come together, unwind and just have a fun filled day after the long year.
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Hey Design Chic🥰
We have an exciting news💃🏽
We have collaborated with
@untitledsgnrs
to offer an exclusive 50% discount to every Design Chic for the Untitled Designers Conference happening on May 12 and 13 🎉
To get the code, Join the community
#UDC2023
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Going on your design journey alone when you have a community of amazing women🫢
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We will be having a Twitter Space to discuss the topic: Cultivating Confidence as Women In Design with
@LolaSalehu
and
@TheRuqayyah
on Thursday August 10th by 5pm.
Set a reminder here:
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Hey Design Chics💃
During our first community event on Saturday, we made a very thrilling announcement. We launched our first initiative, The Design Foundry.
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Recap from our insightful X (formerly Twitter) Space last Thursday with Sarah Shaibu
@MissNefee
, Senior Product Designer at Glovo, and Felicity Lois
@leesha_lois
, Product Designer.
Together, we unraveled the intricacies of 'Building Your Personal Brand As A Designer.'
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As we draw the curtains on this amazing year, our hearts overflow with deep gratitude to the incredible guests and speakers who graced us with their presence. Your support was a driving force behind the success of our Instagram story takeovers, Instagram Lives, and X Spaces.
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Some steps to build your confidence by
@LolaSalehu
- Set realistic goals and break them into milestones
- Benchmark yourself with people trying to achieve the same goals as you
- Create a learning plan and try to see it through
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Figma released new features on Wednesday 🎨
Which of these features are you excited about? Ours is the dev mode feature 🤭
#designchics
#figma
#Config2023
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Exciting news 🎉 🎉
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with
@blocasset
for Blocathon 2023.
Blocathon is a designathon aimed at bringing diverse designers from all over the globe to showcase their design prowess and take home the ultimate prize.
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Which Designer has contributed to your growth as a designer?
Tag them and appreciate them🤗
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“Talk about your work with confidence, share your work online. Sell your market, sell your skill. Don’t keep quiet.”
-
@BolanleBanwo
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Here are some color palettes you can use in your next design project.
Bookmark this post for later☺️
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In this economy? Stop playing 😂
Can you relate to this? Let us know in the comments🤭
Have a great weekend ✨
#jobmemes
#designjobs
#designer
#thankgoditsfriday
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#DesginChicsSpotlight
This week, our spotlight is on our very own Design Intern
@_ademidoyin
Ademidoyin shares how she transitioned to product design despite having a science related degree.
Enjoy! 🤗
#designchics
#femaleproductdesigners
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As a designer, staying ahead of the curve is important for your growth 💡 🎨
It is a new week and it is the best time to dive into some of the tips on how to stay on top of industry trends.
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Expand your design horizon with these must-read books 📚
From Design Communication to Usability, these books will elevate your skill as a design chic🥰
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Feeling hesitant about seeking feedback as a designer? Know that you're alone! It's a common challenge amongst creatives. But worry not, we're here to support you with some valuable feedback-requesting tips.
Swipe through to see different ways to effectively seek feedback.
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Getting inspiration for your design projects can be tough. Discover new designs on these websites and push your creative boundaries.
Which of these websites have you used before? Which will you try out next? Happy designing! 👩🏽💻
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Starting out as a new designer is a journey that requires resilience, learning a lot and unwavering belief in yourself.
@nessa_themimic
shared some reminders she would give herself when embarking on a challenging task. 🤩
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Design Chics get in here!!!
Pleased to introduce
@thealbumcolors
, a colors inspiration and palette generator from music album covers. Worked with
@dayoawobeku
to bring this to life.
Check it out:
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Happy New Month Designers🥳Welcome to H2.
We hope this affirmation reminds you that you are world-class ❤️.
#designaffirmations
#designchics
#africanwomenindesign
#femaleproductdesigner
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A big thank you to our speakers and everyone who joined yesterday's Twitter Space about the best ways for women in design to cultivate confidence.
We trust that the strategies shared by
@LolaSalehu
and
@TheRuqayyah
have given you a fresh perspective to being confident designers.
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A big thank you to
@LolaSalehu
and
@TheRuqayyah
for setting out time to talk on “How to cultivate confidence as women in Design”
Thank you for joining 🤗
Here is a recording for you to go back and listen to all the touch points by the speakers
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Starting out as a designer can be very challenging as you could feel alone sometimes.
Remember that you do not have to go on your design journey alone, Design Chics is a community where you get support, evolve as a designer and meet other amazing women in design.
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Reflecting on your year as a designer, How would you rate your growth on a scale of 1-10?
#DesignJourney
#GrowthCheck
#CreativeProgress
#AfricanWomenInDesign
#DesignChics
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A huge shoutout to
@untitledsgnrs
organizers for a such an amazing conference where designers had the opportunity to learn from other designers and network while at it👩💻
Can you spot anyone you know? Tag them in the comments 👀
#designchics
#udc2023
#designers
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Confidence is a key factor in career progression and it is important to maintain this throughout your professional journey.👩💻
What strategies or practices do you recommend for women in design to build and maintain their confidence?
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Congratulations Tolu, this is beautiful and we are super proud of you
From applying for a sponsorship at
@Designchics
to getting selected and also getting a congratulatory mail for my design, the journey continues!🚀
Thank you
@_learnable
X
@Designchics
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Happy October, Designers! 🍂
As you step into this month, remember to embrace every challenge as an opportunity to grow, & inspire.
What do you hope to achieve by the end of this month? Share with us in the comments☺️
#NewMonthAffirmations
#AfricanWomenInDesign
#DesignChics
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This Thursday, we are having a Twitter Space with
@LolaSalehu
(Product Lead) and
@TheRuqayyah
(Product Designer) on “How to Cultivate Confidence as Women in Design.”
Set your reminders here;
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Usability testing plays a vital role in the user-centered design process, helping teams create products that are user-friendly, efficient, and enjoyable.
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Check out this thread Design Acronyms every designer should know. 👇🏾
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Congratulations to our Design Chic who got a job offer from a job shared in our community! 🥳
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