Design companies are still failing at diversity. Here's how the industry can build a better pipeline

On the second day, Walker shifted focus to introduce students to what she believes is the most important skill for diverse youth to master: " T-shape " person skills.

T-shape skills describe a person's ability to have depth in a vertical expertise and breadth across disciplinary boundaries, imperative for navigating the increasingly complex world of design.

Her poster design activity required the youth to practice their writing, design, and critical thinking skills all at once.

DesignExplorr was founded to address the 'pipeline problem' in design and technology companies due to their neglect of diverse communities.

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