Careers grow in environments where people feel they belong. For queer and transgender designers, that sense of belonging often comes from community spaces that affirm identity, share opportunity, and make room for people to show up fully. Read our list of excellent resources to help you find and build your crowd.

Hiring Black designers is not simply about finding candidates. It is about listening, learning and respecting people, partnering with communities that already exist, and widening the circles where opportunity flows. We’ve got top resources to help you diversify your talent.

The design industry is full of Black talent shaping culture, products and communities. At Good Maven we meet teams where they are and help them grow, which includes doing the work to surface more Black designers and creatives, widen networks and build fair, repeatable hiring practices.

In July 2025 the UK Government announced a major review into parental leave after campaigners and MPs called for change, foregrounding the fact that the UK’s current arrangements are the worst in Europe. We discuss the issues and how they impact on the workforce, productivity and the economy.