Pave Information

Founded in 1992, as The Planning and Visual Education Partnership (PAVE), PAVE Global is a vital and effective organization that enables young talent to build successful careers designing and creating consumer environments. Our vision is to cultivate relationships with students and educators through financial assistance, top industry thinking, inspiration, and mentorship. Our Mission A visionary and thoughtful non-profit organization deeply rooted in the design community, PAVE Global’s mission is to forge vibrant and meaningful connections between design students, educators, and industry professionals from around the world. With diversity and inclusion at the heart of all that we do, we focus on illuminating the diverse range of pathways available to students in the creation of consumer environments by providing access to mentorship, enriching experiences, networking, and financial support to nurture the next generation of design leaders. Our Pillars Mentor - Mentor students through educational resources, feedback, and professional portfolio reviews, financial support, and industry exposure. Inspire - Showcase talent, enrich curricula, and encourage investment in the next generation of leaders, ensuring the future viability of the design industry. Connect - Connect students, alumni, educators, and industry professionals globally to encourage open dialogue, networking, and forward-thinking conversations. Facilitate connections of qualified young talent to prospective employers.