DesignTech is an all-inclusive community that supports minority women who have a passion for design technology. The first of its kind in the Chicagoland area.

Joined August 2017
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DesignTech retweeted
We love when women lift up other women. 💞 Here's the advice some of our female coworkers would give to other women looking to pursue a career in technology. #video #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2019 bit.ly/2EVZxL2
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19 Aug 2018
Join us for BlackByte Spotlight on September 4th. This is our first large scale meetup where we can hangout and hear about the exciting projects our members have in the pipeline! meetup.com/BlackByte/events/… …

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DesignTech retweeted
26 Jul 2018
Grateful to hear the stories of these amazing women of color in tech! @coloredco #focalpointchi @atheresastewart
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Our founder, Carm McDonald speaking on her journey from architecture to UX design @coloredco #focalpointchi
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Today’s the day! We’re here with @coloredco to celebrate black women in tech! #focalpointchi
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Listen to four amazing women of color, including our founder Carm McDonald, discuss how they began their career in tech!
5 Jul 2018
We get to tell our stories. Focal Point is a storytelling event featuring women of color designers. Our inaugural event is July 25 will feature Pecha Kuchas from four women who will tell us about the moment they knew they had to pursue your current career.
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DesignTech retweeted
19 Jul 2018
Meet Carmen McDonald (@DTechChicago) Carm has had a love affair with all things design as early as she could remember. Formally trained in Architecture, she transitioned to a career in UX. She sits on the board of ITA’s Women Influence Chicago Initiative, provides UX mentorship.
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Thank you! We’re happy to participate in such an awesome panel! x.com/helloryanpage/status/9…

And shoutout to @dtechchicago @danideldallen @YanaCarstens for rocking it on the panel!! #chicagoanitab
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The need for "Adaptation" and "Active-Learning" - in dealing with the changing role of the UX/UI discipline #ChicagoAnitaB @ActiveCampaign
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Interesting: A critical skill we can have today as designers is "how to ask good questions" #ChicagoAnitaB @ActiveCampaign
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DesignTech retweeted
12 Apr 2018
Can we learn from the past to design future? After #ChicagoAnitaB DesignStrategiesPanel, hope you've got some insights! Many thanks to our moderator @Shayhowe! Rounds of applause to our panelists @DTechChicago @AdamPenly @DanielDAllen and @YanaCarstens! #UX #UI #Design
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Our Co-founder and CDW’s lead UX designer helps welcome young emerging #stem enthusiasts #techshadowday
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Starting with introductions from our @CDWCorp panelists! #techshadowday
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It’s important to show our female youth the exciting opportunities within the Tech and #STEM Fields #inclusion #techshadowday
We’re excited to inspire high school girls for the city wide Tech Shadow day presented by @ITAbuzz and Women Influence Chicago #techshadowday
Shadowing is essential for hands on experience and witnessing a day in the life of experienced professionals. Join us as we host two lucky high schoolers for tech shadow day! #inclusion @ITAbuzz #techshadowday
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The focus of tech shadow day is to encourage young women to enter the #STEM fields. #techshadowday
Sponsored and hosted by @CDWCorp, we’re excited to participate in @ITAbuzz Women Influence Chicago City Wide Tech Shadow Day! #techshadowday
DesignTech retweeted
READY TO GROW? @UBS and @villagecapital have partnered with @ImBlackInTech and @blue1647 / @thebluelacuna to bring their Pathways investment program to #Chicago. Application deadline --->> 1/19/18 Apply now 👉👉👉 ImBlackInTech.com/pathways #ImBlackInTech
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DesignTech retweeted
12 Jan 2018
I’m a future Doctor. I’m a medical student. I have 3 degrees. I speak 3 languages. I‘m published in Psych-Oncology. I’m a member of Zeta Phi Beta. I’m from a #ShitHole country! 🇸🇸
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