Ladies, Wine &
a bit of Design
A conversation series
for creatives based in Leicester
sparked by Jessica Walsh
Ladies*, Wine** & Design is a global non-profit initiative with chapters in over 285 cities worldwide. LW&D was founded in 2015 by Jessica Walsh after this happened. Only .1% of creative agencies are founded by women & non-binary people, and the numbers are even smaller for women/non-binary BIPOC. Our mission is to see more diversity in the creative industry, especially within leadership roles. LW&D takes an intersectional approach to this work. We offer free mentorship circles, portfolio reviews, talks & creative meetups for underrepresented creatives.
*Our space is inclusive of all women, non-binary, agender and gender non-conforming people. Self-definition is at the sole discretion of that individual. If you feel you could benefit from a space meant for people who do not identify as cis men to share ideas and collaborate, you are welcome.
**Alcohol is entirely optional; you can drink tea, coffee, or whatever you like!
Jessica Walsh started Ladies, Wine & Design in New York after doing a lot of thinking and reading on why there are so few women creative directors. She believes we can change that through mentorship and championing others' work. We couldn't agree more, and we also think it would be fun to meet other lady creatives and inspire those who are just starting out within the field, so we reached out to her and Ladies, Wine & Design Leicester was created! Check out the links below if you'd like some further information.
Kill Them With Kindness - Jessica Waslh
Where are the women? Gender Disparities in Graphic Design History
Eye Magazine: More than a gender
We're building a list of female designers in and around Leicester that we admire, work with, or have our eyes on. Email us if you want to nominate someone - or yourself - for this list.
