Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Graphic illustration of students with a diversity of skin colors, hair styles, attire, and conditions designed by Design Professor Vic Rodriguez Tang

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SDCT

Human-Centered First

SDCT is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity inspires excellence and provides opportunities for discovery. By celebrating all types of diversity — gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability status, veteran status, socio-economic background, and experience — we create an environment where we can thrive and do our best work. Our community can only reach its fullest potential when all of its members are equally respected, valued, and supported. Learn how we are putting diversity, equity, and inclusion into practice and how you can get involved.

Kaleena Sales speaking on "For the Culture: How Identity Influences Design" to students at the School of Design and Creative Technologies at UT Austin
Creatives on Campus Lecture Series
"Singular narratives carry the lie that we all value the same things or gauge success through the same lens."
— Kaleena Sales, Co-Author of "Extra Bold"

Academic Initiatives

2022 New CoFA Faculty

UT College of Fine Arts welcomes diverse cohort of new faculty members

Text that reads "Cheryl Miller at UT" over an old black and white photo of award-winning Black graphic designer and activist Dr. Cheryl D. Miller

Branding for Diversity taught by Dr. Cheryl D. Miller

Fall 2022 Course

Students in Professor Michael Henderson's "Relationship Design" class offered through the Center for Integrated Design

Relationship Design taught by Michael Henderson

Fall 2022 Course


Celebrating Diversity

Kaleena Sales speaking on "For the Culture: How Identity Influences Design" to students at the School of Design and Creative Technologies at UT Austin

“For the Culture: How Identity Influences Design" with Kaleena Sales

Creatives on Campus Lecture

As We Rise Book Design by Jeanette Abbink

As We Rise by Design Professor Jeanette Abbinck

still image of Assistant Dean Doreen Lorenzo speaking at Fortune's 2022 Brainstorm Design conference

UT Austin dean says diversifying design starts with decolonization