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We believe in the power of community-led progress

We believe in the power of community-led progress in global development.

In our "Indigenizing Design" project with partners @indigenous.cc, @brianskeetdesign, @cahokiaphx, and @neaarts, the team integrated Indigenous perspectives into our design processes. This inclusion helps to ensure that solutions are culturally relevant, sustainable, and driven by those who understand their communities best.

Community-led progress is vital because it helps to ensure that development initiatives are deeply rooted in local needs and contexts. This approach not only fosters ownership and pride among community members, but it also leads to more sustainable and long-lasting impacts. When communities are at the forefront, solutions are more likely to become innovative and resilient, addressing both current challenges and future uncertainties.

Catapult Design, an award-winning nonprofit design

Catapult Design, an award-winning nonprofit design firm dedicated to transforming ideas into impactful solutions, is hiring a Design Lead to spearhead innovative designs that improve the quality of life for underserved communities worldwide.

As a Design Lead, you will:

- Shape our creative culture and lead global impact-driven design projects.
- Work with a talented team, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with local partners.
- Push the boundaries of human-centered design across diverse fields like global health, education, and climate.

🗺️ Locations: Brooklyn (preferred), SF, Savannah, or remote
💼 Experience: 7-10 years in service design, product design, ethnography, and innovation
🙌 Values: Humility, collaboration, integrity, initiative, discipline

Ready to make a difference? Send your CV, cover letter, and portfolio to careers@catapultdesign.org 📧

#DesignForImpact #SocialDesign #Hiring #CatapultDesign #LeadLocal

We are thrilled to announce that our Executive Ass

We are thrilled to announce that our Executive Assistant, Raena Luz Holt, is the winner of our quarterly Core Values Award!

Over the past year, Raena has become an essential part of Catapult Design's culture and organization. Her exceptional ability to translate CEO Angela Hariche's vision into action, contribute across operations, business development, marketing, and executive strategy, and maintain energy at all hours is inspiring to our entire team and partners.

At Catapult Design, our Core Values are the foundation of everything we do:

Humility: Prioritizing community needs and understanding them deeply.
Collaboration: Partnering with experts, end-users, and community talent for impactful solutions.
Integrity: Honesty and constructive feedback to achieve lasting results.
Initiative: Driven by passion and the motivation to solve long-standing challenges.
Discipline: Imposing meaningful order to produce intended results.

Raena exemplifies these values in every aspect of her work, and we couldn't be prouder to have her on our team. Join us in celebrating Raena and her contributions to Catapult Design!

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Our approach seeks to ensure that the communities

Our approach seeks to ensure that the communities we serve lead the design process, resulting in solutions that are effective, empowering, and sustainable.

Catapult Design is a nonprofit social impact design agency. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of underserved communities through innovative design. Learn more at catapultdesign.org.

We're excited to welcome Simran Monga as a fellow

We're excited to welcome Simran Monga as a fellow on the Catapult Design team!

Simran joins us with a passion for design that drives environmental and social impact, and she was recently named India’s Best Design Student 2024. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Visual Communication from Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology (@srishtiartdesign) and an MFA in Design for Sustainability from Savannah College of Art & Design (@scaddotedu), one of the most prestigious art and design universities in the country. This fellowship is part of our standing partnership with SCAD.

Simran has already jumped into projects, bringing her skills and energy to the team. She's excited to contribute to our global design research and business development efforts, helping us share the impact of our work with the world. Welcome aboard, Simran—we’re thrilled to have you with us!

Funded by the @neaarts, the "Indigenizing Design"

Funded by the @neaarts, the "Indigenizing Design" project aims to integrate Indigenous perspectives into human-centered design (HCD) to create the Indigenizing Design Framework. This project redefines traditional HCD by centering Indigenous voices, fostering community-led decision-making, and promoting cultural and ecological stewardship. Catapult Design is thankful for the collaboration of our partners, @indigenous.cc, @brianskeetdesign, and @cahokiaphx, and we are honored to receive @core77's Design for Social Impact Award and be recognized by @fastcompany's 2024 Innovation by Design Awards as a finalist in the Best Design North America category and designated as an honoree in the Impact and Social Justice categories for our collaborative work, which produced:

*Indigenizing Markers: Values and indicators that define and identify Indigenizing.
*Ecosystem of Indigenizing: Visual representation of how these markers interact within a context.
*Indigenizing Curriculum: Lesson plans and activities for applying these principles in practice.

Visit Core77's website to learn more about the project and framework, which supports Indigenous communities in applying these principles to create inclusive and community-led design processes.

Catapult Design is a nonprofit social impact design agency. We research, design, and develop human-centered products and services to improve the lives of those who need it most. © 2024 Catapult Design.