Who we are
words from our founder
“The Color in Design is an organization I started because I saw what was lacking in the industry and even more so in my undergraduate education. As the younger generation of designers, we are not granted a future of complacency but rather a responsibility to design ethically and inclusively. Color in Design is a space where students and designers can gather and learn about the diverse impacts of Queer, POC designers. Those that join our mission are open to learning and advocating for the richness that is the COLOR in design.”
Lani Daes
Meet the Team
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FounderLani is an active advocate for ethical and meaningful design diversity. They are a part of several community collectives.
They believe sustainable design requires representation and ensuring design reflects the diversity and social needs of marginalized people to create a long-lasting community. Lani is a recent graduate of FSU and plans to study the influences of the African Diaspora through visual arts and design.
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Social Media Manager and SponsorAki is an FSU Alumn with a Degree in Interior Design. As a member of the Cuban and LGBTQ+ communities and at only 22 years old, he offers a unique perspective to the design field. Based out of Miami, Florida, Aki Jones desires to advocate for sustainability and social justice at every level in the realm of design.