Join us for an engaging presentation given by Dr. Jacinda Walker as she closes out Cincinnati Design Week 2024!

​The event will be hosted at the Durner Building — Mortar Cincinnati’s new headquarters, and will feature drinks, appetizers, and dessert from several Mortar Cincinnati graduates.

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​Dr. Jacinda N. Walker is a leading advocate for diversity in design. As founder and creative director of designExplorr, she has empowered over 7,800 young people nationwide to explore design careers. Her Experiential Learning Center (ELC), a 1,800-square-foot space, offers marginalized students a unique launchpad for their design careers. Equipped with diverse mentorship, cutting-edge technology, and real-world projects, the ELC helps aspiring creative students transition from the classroom into the workforce. As an advocate for young people, Jacinda proudly mentors several design students on portfolio presentations, professional development, and career planning. Her research on “Design Journeys” has been groundbreaking, offering practical solutions to increase diversity in the profession. With a passion for design, education, and mentorship, Dr. Walker is dedicated to creating a more inclusive and equitable future for design.

Tickets: 

• $25 for Non-Members
• $20 for Members*
• $10 for Students**

*AIGA members should have received a promo code via email for their discount. If you have an active AIGA, SEGD, or Cov Creates membership and have not received a promo code, please reach out to Ashton Spann at ashton@aigacincinnati.org 

**Students must use their university email to register and must present their university ID in order to receive the discount. If you are not a student, but are in need of discounted admission, please consider volunteering at design week.

About Mortar Cincinnati:

At MORTAR, we believe that entrepreneurship can change lives. When people have ownership in an area, they also have pride. That pride manifests itself in the way that the residents become involved in their neighborhoods; no longer feeling like spectators watching life happen from the “cheap seats” – but instead taking the field, making plays as productive members of society.

Throughout our 15-week course, MORTAR helps both existing and aspiring entrepreneurs build a comprehensive business canvas and learn the nuances of business management; The goal being to launch businesses that create jobs and circulate dollars locally.

We don’t stop when the program’s over, however! MORTAR alumni will have access to new customers and opportunities for additional funding in addition to a mentorship network of business leaders.