Why Aren't There More Black Designers?

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"I love that you've done this, Tim. And this is such a service to not only the design industry, but to humanity," says CNN's John Sutter. "It's just shining a well-deserved spotlight on many who unfortunately are ... there's just not enough awareness and we just don't know it yet", he adds. The show airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT in New York City; Wednesday nights at 9 p.m., 11 p.m,. Thursday night in St. Louis. For more information or to order your copy click here.

Tim Hykes shines a light on black designers. He shows us how an inspiring idea, and a lot of hard work can make a huge impact. He inspires us to challenge everything, especially the status quo. He motivates us to not wait to be asked to solve a problem, but to be a self-starter and solve it. He also teaches us how being a great designer starts with being a great person.

Secret Identity (6:55)
Criminal Justice Background (11:47)
Why the Web/UX? (13:47)
Racist Hand Soap?? (17:00)
28 Days of Black Designers (20:39)
Why aren't there more Black Designers? (26:17)
Design Superpower (38:11)
Design Kryptonite (40:05)
UX Superhero Name (42:51)
Fights for Users (44:09)
Habit of Success (48:07)
Invincible Resource (56:11)
Recommended Book (57:30)
Best Advice (60:21)
Contact Info (64:10)

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