Challenge
The task was to develop a third-party mobile app to bridge the gap for underrepresented creatives, enabling their access to career openings, exhibitions, communities, and vital resources. The objective was to empower these creators and foster their growth in the creative field.
Solution
Design a "Kaleidoscope," a pioneering mentorship platform dedicated to catering to the specific needs of underrepresented groups. The platform offers a rich array of resources, including job prospects, showcases, and community connections, all finely tuned to foster growth. To ensure impartiality, mentor profiles feature full identification, whereas mentee profiles are symbolized by varied color kaleidoscopes, erasing any predispositions.
Takeaways
This project underscored the significance of creating specialized platforms to empower underrepresented creatives. By leveraging a unique visual metaphor and purpose-driven features, we tackled biases head-on and provided a space where talent and potential shine regardless of background. The experience reinforced the pivotal role design plays in dismantling barriers and cultivating an inclusive creative ecosystem.
Project Duration
August 2020 - September 2020
Role
UX Designer
Tools
Adobe XD