You are BDH.
The spiritual bond. Difficult to articulate — deeply binding.
The Council is BDH's core leadership. Co-founders, board members, and legacy contributors who hold the organizational vision and ensure its longevity. This is McMillan's "spiritual bond" — the people who, when BDH is difficult or uncertain, choose to stay.
Open
The Council
“You found us. You belong.”
About this tier
Tier description goes here.
What you get
Access to all BDH public events
BDH newsletter — The Dispatch
Community channel access
Event announcements and first notice
Recognition as a BDH community member
Questions about membership? Reach out →
Mentorship Program
The industry didn't make room for us. So we make it for each other.
Give back
Become a Mentor
“You earned the room. Now pull someone in.”
BDH mentors are experienced Black designers and creative professionals who make time to build genuine relationships with emerging practitioners in the community.
Who this is for
5+ years in a design-adjacent profession
Active participation in The Studio or The Council
Committed to 4–6 sessions per cycle
Open to honest, unfiltered professional conversation
Level up
Find a Mentor
“You don't have to figure it out alone.”
BDH mentees are Black designers at any stage who are ready for honest, substantive guidance — not just networking. We match based on discipline, goals, and real compatibility.
Who this is for
Black designer at any career stage
Member of The Fold, Circle, Studio, or Council
Clear on what kind of guidance you're seeking
Open to being challenged and held accountable
Mentorship at BDH is not a transaction. It is an investment in the community's infrastructure. Matching happens quarterly. Learn about membership tiers →
There is a place for you here
Get Involved
Become a Member
Join The Fold and become part of the community. No barriers. Black designers at every career stage are welcome here.
Volunteer with Us
Bring your skills — event coordination, content creation, facilitation, research, grant writing. The community runs on people who show up.
Find Grants
BDH curates funding opportunities relevant to Black designers and creative organizations — so you spend less time searching and more time building.
The Dispatch
Stay connected with us.
BDH's biweekly newsletter — community news, design criticism, open calls, funding opportunities, and what we're reading, watching, and building. No spam. Community only.