Design by Diversity
DxD Day is a once-yearly event that includes a variety of ways to engage, from information on the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry and activity booths to mentoring sessions, exhibitions, speakers, and more. This free event is open to the public and welcomes students of all ages, parents, educators, professionals, and community members.
DxD Day hosts partners from across the fields of architecture, art, design, construction, and engineering, all of whom will have amazing activities for students of all ages! Are you (or your child) a student with unique talents and an interest in any related fields? We have nearly hundreds of volunteers available at the Block Party to share their experiences and perspectives on how to pursue potential AEC career paths.
César Pelli has been a proponent of sustainable architecture, emphasizing the importance of creating buildings that are environmentally responsible.
We are incredibly grateful for his dedication and contributions to the built environment. Please join us this year at the DxD Day Block Party to celebrate his legacy and find inspiration in his architectural achievements!
DXD DAY 2024
Design by Diversity Day
Helen Liu Fong – 2024
The DxD block party highlights a renowned architecture figure in the Southern California region on 2024 we celebrated Helen Liu Fong!
This year, ACLA’s team emphasized a comprehensive approach to diversity, acknowledging that it encompassed more than just race, gender, and sexual orientation. Our impressive lineup of diverse leaders exemplified a forward-thinking perspective that recognized the multifaceted and evolving nature of the architectural profession and the broader communities it served.We made a meaningful contribution to educate and build our community.
DXD DAY 2023
Design by Diversity Day
Norma Merrick Sklarek – 2023
The DxD Day Block Party was hosted on SCI-Arc’s campus on March 25th, 2023. The free all day event celebrated inclusivity in design-related professions by providing a wide range of activities and modes of engagements between students, educators, and professionals to share information, resources, and excitement for all aspects of design!
The event celebrated Norma Merrick Sklarek, one of the first African American women architects in the United States and also one of the first African- American female architects to be licensed in California.
Often called the “Rosa Parks of architecture”, her intelligence, talent, and tenacity allowed her to overcome racism and sexism and become a prominent architect and a leader in the progression. (Pioneering Woman.org)
DXD DAY 2022
Design by Diversity Day
Paul Revere Williams Day – 2022
DxD hosted Paul Revere Williams Day Block Party on April 2, 2022, at the Los Angeles Trade Technical College Campus. The free all day event celebrated diversity in design professions and created a platform to provide support for Los Angeles youth interested in Architecture, Engineering and Construction to inspire a new generation to dream of designing the future. With various booth activities, mentoring sessions, keynote speakers and student competitions, the day was especially curated for students of all ages.
