Design FC is a youth design organization that teaches creative thinking, self-expression, and autobiographical storytelling through the design of sport jerseys / apparel. Through design programming and initiatives, we provide youth with life changing experiences, opportunities, and access, while giving them a platform to creatively express who they are. 

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2024 Highlights

In 2024, we completed our first-ever international project, the Youth Creative Collective, connecting youth from around the world through design, sport, and storytelling. We collaborated with New Balance and US Men's National Team star Tim Weah, as well as working with Georgia Stanway of the England Women’s National Team on our latest initiative, The Jersey Project. Altogether, we've engaged 750 students across 10 cities in the US and UK this year.

In Chester, we wrapped up our 6th year of after-school programming (currently gearing up for year 7). We took three groups of students on experiential learning trips to New York City, where they visited the NBA, WNBA, Google, KITH, SLAM Magazine, Girls Who Code, and Boardroom. Our high school group partnered with footwear designers from Nike and Timberland, while four students participated in a collaborative design project with peers from around the world through the Youth Creative Collective.

As we look toward 2025, our focus is to grow three key initiatives:

1. The Jersey Project

Providing youth teams worldwide with the chance to design custom jerseys that reflect their identity, community, and values. Our goal for 2025 is to outfit 100 youth teams, with a focus on those from under-resourced communities and mission-driven clubs.

2. Youth Creative Collective

Connecting youth from around the world through design, sport, and storytelling. After a successful launch in 2024, we are expanding this initiative with two new cohorts this fall, including one dedicated to women’s soccer. Donations will help us scale this program and prepare for a larger collective leading into the 2026 World Cup.

3. Design FC After School

Offering youth a critical creative outlet and exposure to career opportunities in design. We plan to expand our after-school programming to more cities nationwide through a curriculum licensing model, exponentially growing the reach and impact of our programs.

2024 has been our most impactful year yet, and none of this would have been possible without the incredible support of our donors. Thank you for being a part of the Design FC journey!