Designing Equity Festival

Equity Redefined: Step into the Future with Our 10th-Year Festival – Where Design Shapes Justice!

Join us for a groundbreaking celebration of creativity, inclusion, and ten years of impactful change! The Inaugural Designing Equity Festival, hosted by Creative Reaction Lab and the Institute of Equitable Design and Justice, is coming to Saint Louis, MO in 2025.

This is more than an event; it's a transformative journey where design, equity, and innovation converge.

Immerse yourself in hands-on workshops, thought-provoking talks, and immersive experiences that transcend traditional boundaries. Step into the realm of real-world impact across sectors like education, health, government, technology, media, and beyond.

Meet some of our amazing speakers!

Brittany Young, Founder and CEO of B-360

Joseph Kunkel, Principal at MASS Design Group and Director of Sustainable Native Communities Design Lab in O’ghe P’oghe

Timothy Bardlavens, Director of Product, Product Equity, Adobe

Terressa Moses, Creative Director at Blackbird Revolt, Director of Design Justice, and Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at the University of Minnesota

This festival isn't just about why equity matters; it's about experiencing how equity is designed and felt.

Be part of a community-driven movement that reimagines and redesigns liberatory programs, policies, businesses, and more. The Designing Equity Festival integrates arts, innovation, and design to propel us toward an uncharted future. Don't miss your chance to be part of history—

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