You’re invited
Join DesignHer: a creative network built by women, for women.
Find your people, grow your confidence, and take your next step in the creative industries. DesignHer is a brand-new peer-support network for women across West Yorkshire who want to shape a fairer, more inclusive creative sector.
Why? Despite making up nearly two-thirds of design graduates, only 23% of professional designers (Design Week, 2023). We’re here to help!
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Who’s it for?
DesignHer is for women and gender-diverse people who face barriers to breaking into or progressing in the creative industries. You may be…
A student or graduate just starting out
Changing career and looking for a creative path
Already freelancing but seeking more support and connection…
You’re welcome here. We especially welcome those from working-class backgrounds, people of colour, disabled people, carers, and anyone who feels overlooked by mainstream support.
What’s involved?
This is a pilot year, so you’ll also help co-design what the future of DesignHER looks like. You’ll be invited to our events, where your voice matters, and your ideas will shape how the network grows.
We’ll host four friendly meetups across West Yorkshire. Each session is:
Relaxed and welcoming: Think coffee club vibes, not corporate networking.
Practical and inspiring: Featuring workshops, peer discussions, and guest mentors.
Family-friendly: No late nights or alcohol-centred networking, just food, ideas, and connection.
Why join?
Build confidence in your skills and career direction.
Connect with other women who get it.
Access resources, mentoring, and collective knowledge.
Be part of a supportive community where creativity and enterprise thrive side-by-side.
Register your interest
DesignHer is funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority as part of their Inclusive Growth initiative. Together, we’re working to remove barriers and open up opportunities in the creative sector.