OCT 30 – NOV 1, 2025
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX
Architecture Building
The State of Black Design is back! Our sixth conference is heading to Texas, the birthplace of Juneteenth and a place rooted in creativity, resilience, and culture.
Still Tippin’ is the 2025 theme, inspired by Houston’s swagger where tradition meets innovation and design shapes the future.
As a bonus, join us for the PVAMU Panthers vs. Alabama State Hornets football game on November 1. SoBD will provide tickets for everyone who attends.
WHAT TO EXPECT
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS & PANELS
Gain insights from leading voices in UX, graphic design, fashion, product, interior, industrial design, architecture, and beyond.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
Build new skills with practical tools, strategies, and design methods you can start using right away.
CAREER EXPLORATION
Connect directly with Fortune 500 companies and recruiters seeking diverse creative talent.
NETWORKING & COMMUNITY
Engage with educators, industry professionals, and rising designers from across the country.
FOOD & CULTURE
Enjoy a true Texas experience with local flavor and culture to the conference.
WHERE IT’S HAPPENING
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), one of Texas’s most prestigious HBCUs, stands as a symbol of Black excellence, innovation, and leadership. This year’s venue provides a powerful backdrop for exploring how history, culture, and creativity continue to shape our collective future.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Designers, students, educators, recruiters, community leaders, and anyone passionate about the intersection of design, culture, equity, and innovation. Whether you’re refining your portfolio, searching for top talent, or building connections within a national creative network, this conference is designed for you.
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Join us in advancing Black excellence in design. Explore sponsorship and partnership opportunities to see how you can be part of the movement.
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Support diversity in design and amplify Black voices. SoBD is fiscally sponsored by Philanthropic Ventures Foundation, and all donations are 100% tax-deductible.
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