Roshannah Bagley
Co-Founder
In their own words
We’re people first, designers or creatives second – it’s our humanity that guides everything we create.
We’re not asking for sympathy; we’re asking for collaboration.
The fact that we still exist as an entity five years later is an incredible milestone in itself.
If you believe in fairness and opportunity, it's not enough to talk about it – it takes real investment to create lasting change.
Articles & interviews
- DEI Cuts Stall Major Project for Black Designers Group
The article examines how recent political and corporate rollbacks of DEI initiatives have impacted the creative industry, focusing on the non-profit Where Are The Black Designers?. Co-founders Mitzi Okou and Roshannah Bagley discuss the postponement of their planned festival 'The Spaces in Between' due to funding cuts. The piece highlights the broader implications of reduced support for diversity-focused creative communities.
- "WATBD Grows From Digital Rally to Global Creative Movement"
Creative Boom profiles 'Where Are The Black Designers?', a grassroots initiative that has evolved into a global nonprofit advocating for Black creatives in design. Co-founders Mitzi Okou and Roshannah Bagley discuss the organisation’s growth, key collaborations, and upcoming London festival 'The Spaces Between'. The article highlights WATBD’s impact on inclusivity and community-building within the creative industry.