Community grant spotlight: Ritesh Gupta, Useful School

Useful School, founded by Ritesh, is an online pay-what-you-can design school aimed at empowering people of color (POC) in creative fields through 12-week virtual classes covering topics from product design and branding to decolonization and financial wellness. The initiative seeks to address the underrepresentation of POC in the design industry by enhancing their confidence, skills, portfolios, and financial standing. The Webflow Community Grant has been pivotal in supporting the operations and expansion of Useful School, allowing it to offer more classes and ensure its sustainability. Ritesh emphasizes the importance of spreading the word about Useful School through social media and community networks to attract more applicants and support, while also seeking a Webflow developer and social media manager to further the mission.