Promoting exposure to design
The purpose of the frog Mentorship Program is to expose a wider pool of potential designers to the design process through the introduction of various career paths, disciplinesĀ of practice, and basic designĀ rituals.Ā The program provides a step-by-stepĀ introduction to the field of design, allowing high school and college students to begin understanding this complex and often inaccessible field.Ā The program serves as both a tool to guide students toward possible career choices, as well as an outlet for exploration and discovery. Ā
āPracticeāĀ makesĀ perfect
One of the most important aspects to succeeding in the design industry is understanding how many different practices there are available. Choosing an area of practice takes a lot of time, exploration and experience.Ā The mentorship program allows students to understand human-centered design as a core principle, while also allowing them to get an inside look intoĀ the various disciplinesĀ available within a global designĀ firmĀ like frog.Ā Students will getĀ a glimpse into the rituals, rhythms, tasks, and lives of designers. Ā Ā
Program Overview
The mentorship program is offered to both high school and college-level students. The āDesign Career AwarenessāĀ track, intended for current high school students,Ā is an 8-week program thatĀ meets once a week. Students are matched with a frog mentor and guided through each of frogās disciplines and practice areas.Ā Ā
The āCareer Readyā track, intended for current college students, is a three-month program that meets every two weeks. Students are paired with a frog mentor who will help themĀ prepĀ their portfolio for the job market.Ā Ā
How to ApplyĀ Ā
ClickĀ hereĀ to apply for either the High School or College Mentorship ProgramĀ