It's Black History Month! This gives us a unique opportunity to celebrate black excellence within our own ranks and at large! We are, after all, a BoC dedicated to closing the diversity gap in product design and engineering. Check us out here: https://www.speckdesign.com/
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February 2022 Newsletter: Proud to be a Black-Owned Product Design Company
1. The Black Experience in Design:
Identity, Expression & Reflection
This newly released book by blank
provides perspectives, stories, and
conversations through a Black/African
diasporic lens. Not only inspirational but a
real call-to-action for the next generation
of creative black minds that will imagine,
shape, and design the future.
Get the book â
A Skincare Line for Men of Color:
By a Man of Color
People with darker skin have different
needs than fair-skinned folks--a fact the
grooming industry has long ignored--but
not Patrick Boateng. This is precisely why
he created Ceylon, a first-of-its-kind
male grooming line created specifically
to treat conditions that affect darker
skin, such as acne scarring and
hyperpigmentation.
Experience Ceylon â
Buy From Emerging Black
Designers!
One of the best ways to close the racial
wealth gap and celebrate diverse
cultures is by using your buying power
within these communities. Whether you
are a person of color or not, your
purchase is an act of optimism and
empathy. Plus, there is a lot of cool stuff
to rep.
Get the Goods â
Exotic Planters that Bring Out
Your Wild Side
Designed by Justina Blakeney for her LA-
based company Jungalow these exquisite
planters are the epitome of style. Just
bold enough to be get noticed but still
subtle enough to blend with almost any
type of modern or retro decor, these
vases are the design element weâve all
been looking for.
Get Wild â
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Proud to be a
Black-Owned
Company
It's Black History Month!Which gives us a unique opportunity to celebrate
black excellence andstart conversations about diversity in our field.We are,
after all, a BoC dedicatedto closing the diversity gap in product design and
engineering.Are youa PoC working in technology, design, or engineering?
Weâdlove to hear your story!
F R O M Â O UR Â J O UR NA L S
Can There Be "Good" Design Without Diversity?
Probably Not.
We are proud to be at the forefront of heterogeneity in the design, tech, and
engineering world and believe inclusivity to be our superpower. Read our thoughts on
this in our LinkedIn article.
O NÂ Â T HE Â Â HO R I Z O N
Focusing on the Black Identity in Design
What does it mean to be a black person in design? In the past, it mostly meant being
invisible. But, with a renewed national focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, PoC
have a real opportunity to become more visible and make systematic changes that
include more influence in designing the future. We will explore this topic in our
upcoming February posts. Keep an eye on our LI and Journal for more.
B L A C K Â E X C E L L E NC EÂ Â F I ND S Â A ND Â R E A D S
At Speck Design, we have been creating the future for 25 years, helping our
clients build lasting connections with their customers through compelling and
innovative product design. We believe the catalyst for effective design is
passion, diversity, and partnership. We work with organizations big and small,
local and global, start-up and legacy to bring their dreams to life and their vision
to market.
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