Overview
The Mideva Design Fellowship offers an immersive environment for professionals seeking to build the skills, mindsets, work experience, network and credibility to begin, transition, or develop their careers in research, human-centered design and innovation.
The fellowship bridges the gap between design education and the industry by bringing learners, practitioners, change-makers, and organizations together.
The 2024 design fellowship offers;
4-Month
Design-Fellowship
Overview
Intensive learning and practice of human-centered design and innovation through a fellow-led project and client project, deepening your experience and credibility. This will help you transition your career into design.
Practice Project
Fellow-inspired project + Client-inspired project
Commitment
Full time (4 Months)
Program Cost
120,000 Kshs ( Limited scholarships and financing options available)
Eligibility
- 3-6 years of work experience.
- Commit full-time. ( 40 hrs/5 days)
- Can be available in person during the fellowship.
- Looking to fully transition into the design space.
10-Week
HCD Foundational Program
Overview
Introduction to Human-centered design. Collaborate and work on current social challenges or Mideva-inspired community projects using 21st-century skills. This will help you gain experience and start your path in design.
Practice Project
Fellow-inspired project
Commitment
Full time (10 Weeks)
Program Cost
75,000 Kshs ( Limited scholarships and financing options available)
Eligibility
- 0-2 years of work experience
- Commit Full time ( 20 hours/ 2.5 days in-studio work, 16 hours off-studio sessions)
- Can be available in person during the fellowship.
- Looking to start your path in design
Learning Approach
Facilitated learning and coaching sessions (with experienced facilitators, design practitioners, design leaders and other industry leaders)
Immersion in real-time design projects (in collaboration with partner organizations)
Peer learning and collaborative working sessions
Immersion in diverse work environments
Practice of 21st century skills such as leadership, project management, communication and collaboration
Field and community immersion experiences
What the fellowship offers
Immersive Learning Experience:
Gain hands-on experience and practical skills in human-centered design, behavioral design and other innovation methodologies. You will learn through workshops, training sessions, coaching, and real-world projects.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
You will be taking the fellowship alongside participants from diverse backgrounds, such as marketing, design, engineering, psychology, and business, among others.
Portfolio Development:
By working on real-world design projects and receiving feedback from facilitators and design practitioners, you will build a strong portfolio showcasing your design skills and experience, which will be valuable when for your next journey in employment or consulting.
Exposure to Industry Practices:
You will have the opportunity to learn about the latest trends, tools, and best practices in the field of human-centered design and innovation which can provide you with insights into how HCD is applied in different industries and sectors.
Personal and Professional Growth:
You will be able to enhance your creativity, critical thinking, empathy, communication, project management, team collaboration and leadership abilities throughout the fellowship.
Professional Networking:
You will have the opportunity to build a professional network in the field of human-centered design and in the sectors of the project through your interaction with partners, clients, mentors and facilitators.
Real-World Design Projects:
The fellowship involves you working on real-world design challenges or projects, with your peers and the Design Studio team. You will apply your skills and knowledge to solve complex problems, address user needs, and create innovative, impactful and sustainable solutions.
Mentorship and Guidance:
As part of the fellowship, you will receive mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field of human-centered design. This will include valuable insights, feedback, and support as you navigate through the fellowship and as you develop your skills.
This year’s learning projects will focus on:
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
Quality Health Care and Access
Caregiving and Parenting
Consultancy and freelancing
Sustainability and Climate Action
Experiences and testimonial by past fellows
Here are some experiences from past design fellows
Maureen Mutheu
Construction Manager
Margaret Gatwiri
UX Analyst
Michael Oduor
Architectural Designer
Where our fellows are at
See our past fellowship projects
Research, Initiative, Climate
Research, Facilitation, Innovation Program Design, Program Management, Social Venture Design
Partner with us for the Design Fellowship
The value of the design fellowship is only as strong as the community and partnerships that we have built. We collaborate with diverse stakeholders and organizations who have a shared vision of investing in talent to achieve impact in organizations and communities. Here are some ways to get involved:
- As a Funding Partner
Work with us to provide unrestricted or restricted funding to run the fellowship. This can be in the form of grants, scholarships or financial aid to fellows and the program.
- As a Project Partner
Provide us with a challenge that your organization is looking to solve and the financial support to deliver the project.
- As a Talent Partner
Provide employment or consultancy opportunities for our fellows. You can also invest in talent at the start of the program.
- As a Learning Support Partner
Support the fellowship delivery as a facilitator, curriculum designer, mentor, guest speaker or design practitioner.
Let’s Work Together
Whether you are looking to bring an idea to life or you are looking to implement a complex impactful project, or you are looking to infuse design and innovation in your work, processes, teams, and projects, or you are looking to design and implement programs and services for innovators, we are here for you.
We help teams and organizations bring ideas to life through research, design and innovation.
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