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The Community Navigator Institute: A Brand Redesigned + Codesigned
The Community Navigator Institute: A Brand Redesigned + Codesigned
Making the case for co-design in branding, communications, and storytelling
NYC Opportunity
Jan 27, 2023
Navigator Spotlight: Shonique Hill
Navigator Spotlight: Shonique Hill
The Navigator series spotlights staff in community-based organizations and mentors within peer workforce social service models. In our…
NYC Opportunity
Oct 4, 2022
Annual Studio Planning
Annual Studio Planning
A “how to” for kicking off a new year, new team, and new administration.
Abigail Fisher
Sep 7, 2022
Navigator Spotlight: Vileti ‘Akolo
Navigator Spotlight: Vileti ‘Akolo
The Navigator series spotlights staff in community-based organizations and mentors within peer workforce social service models. For our…
NYC Opportunity
Aug 24, 2022
Introducing the Community Navigators Institute!
Introducing the Community Navigators Institute!
The Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity is partnering with the Hunter Silberman School of Social Work Community Navigators to provide…
NYC Opportunity
Aug 9, 2022
Announcing the 2022 Designed by Community RFP for Non-Profit Community Based Organizations
Announcing the 2022 Designed by Community RFP for Non-Profit Community Based Organizations
We are searching for a host non-profit community-based organization that is interested in expanding their internal capacity to directly…
NYC Opportunity
Jan 10, 2022
Congratulations to the inaugural Designed by Community Fellowship cohort!
Congratulations to the inaugural Designed by Community Fellowship cohort!
It is with great enthusiasm that we send heartfelt Congratulations to our first graduating cohort of the Designed by Community Fellowship…
NYC Opportunity
Oct 6, 2021
Sign-up! Service Design Studio Talent Roster
Sign-up! Service Design Studio Talent Roster
Hi Community,
NYC Opportunity
Feb 23, 2021
Announcing the 2021 Designed by Community Fellowship
Announcing the 2021 Designed by Community Fellowship
Bringing community directly into designing and developing solutions for the NYCHA community.
NYC Opportunity
Jan 22, 2021
Reflecting on 2020, Looking to 2021
Reflecting on 2020, Looking to 2021
It’s been an uncomfortable year. Like everyone else, our team has been humbled, challenged, and galvanized by the events of 2020. A global…
NYC Opportunity
Jan 12, 2021
Welcome our Fall 2020 Fellows!
Welcome our Fall 2020 Fellows!
Meet Product Design Fellow: Tina Qi!
NYC Opportunity
Dec 21, 2020
We’re Hiring!
We’re Hiring!
We’re looking for a Product Design Fellow or Apprentice to join our team as soon as possible.
NYC Opportunity
Aug 3, 2020
We need to do better.
We need to do better.
Not addressing the historical roots of white supremacy in America’s social safety net means that our projects could perpetuate inequity.
NYC Opportunity
Jul 15, 2020
Visual design for COVID-19 Communications
Visual design for COVID-19 Communications
Like good writing and plain language, design can help ensure that information is accessible and relevant to everyone.
NYC Opportunity
May 26, 2020
Planning For the Long-Term: A Q+A with Design Director Mari Nakano
Planning For the Long-Term: A Q+A with Design Director Mari Nakano
We asked Mari, our Service Design Studio Director, to talk about how she’s adjusting to managing a newly remote team during a global…
NYC Opportunity
May 20, 2020
Striking a Work-Life Balance During COVID-19: A Q+A with our Design Director
Striking a Work-Life Balance During COVID-19: A Q+A with our Design Director
Team, project, and life management look a little different when working remotely.
NYC Opportunity
May 13, 2020
Working Remote Through Uncertainty
Working Remote Through Uncertainty
With the “New York on Pause” order extended through at least May 15 and public schools closed for the remainder of the school year it’s…
NYC Opportunity
May 1, 2020
Remote Teamwork and User Experience Design
Remote Teamwork and User Experience Design
As City employees, remote work during a global pandemic is totally unprecedented for our unit, and we imagine the same is true for many of…
NYC Opportunity
Apr 16, 2020
Plain Language for COVID-19 Communications
Plain Language for COVID-19 Communications
In the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 and manage its staggering impacts, we have an important tool at our disposal: information. By…
NYC Opportunity
Apr 10, 2020
Working Remote During COVID-19
Working Remote During COVID-19
As New York City navigates an ever-expanding public health crisis, the day-to-day routines and schedules for some City employees are…
NYC Opportunity
Apr 3, 2020
We’re here to support you.
We’re here to support you.
Like everyone, our team is navigating new territory. We’re all working remote and shifting regularly scheduled work to the side to support…
NYC Opportunity
Mar 19, 2020
Announcing the Designed by Community Fellowship
Announcing the Designed by Community Fellowship
A fellowship for NYC residents with lived-experience accessing public services.
NYC Opportunity
Mar 12, 2020
Design Champion: Emmanuel Oni
Design Champion: Emmanuel Oni
Community Design Fellow, NYC Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice
NYC Opportunity
Mar 6, 2020
NYC Design Champion: Ryan Mortiz
NYC Design Champion: Ryan Mortiz
Creative Service Director, NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development
NYC Opportunity
Jan 17, 2020
Part 5: More M/WBE Resources
Part 5: More M/WBE Resources
You don’t want to miss these trainings and opportunities.
NYC Opportunity
Jan 10, 2020
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