Impact Report_Designtex_06082022.pdf

1. SuitUp with Designtex
06.08.2022
Opening Doors and Reimagining Pathways for
Students Everywhere…

2. students
served
volunteers
engaged
23
10
About Designtex
Designtex is the leading company
in the design and manufacturing of
applied materials for the built
environment. A recognized
innovator, the company is known
for its rigorous and dedicated
approach to research and
development of textiles and
wallcoverings with reduced
environmental impact. Its ongoing
efforts toward greater
sustainability inform every product
in its catalog. By sharing its
insights through open patents and
leadership within standard-setting
industry organizations, Designtex
aims to benefit the industry as a
whole.
About MS 363
(The Academy for Personal
Leadership & Excellence)
MS 363 is committed to
developing socially conscious
leaders of the future, in a
safe learning environment
where students can take
risks, achieve academic
success, and demonstrate
social responsibility. Students
are engaged in a rigorous,
standards-based curriculum
with a community service
component that empowers
students to develop their role
in society.

3. Volunteers Gender Students
100% Female 44%
0% Male 44%
0%
Not Listed / Another
Gender Identity 6%
0% Prefer Not Say 6%
Meet the Participants
Volunteers Race/Ethnicity Students
14% African American 6%
0% Black 6%
71% Caucasian 0%
0% Hispanic/Latinx 50%
0%
Middle Eastern/ North
African 6%
14% Multi-Racial 33%

4. 4
Business Case Challenge
Through SuitUp, volunteers from Designtex and students from MS 363 participated in a
SuitUp business competition in which they were tasked with creating a new product or
service that increases engagement and reminds customers to use Designtex Digital
Studio for interior design projects without ever having to leave home. Volunteers coached
students in various departments before helping them pitch to judges for a cash prize.
Winning Team:
Sensory Experience
Team 1:
Quick & Easy
Questionnaire
Team 3:
The Viral Ads Campaign
Team 2:
Sensory Experience
SuitUp to the Challenge

5. From Student to CEO…
A look at how we are changing life trajectories
through corporate skills-based volunteering

6. Competitions Make a Difference…
100%
of students feel more confident in school
and preparing for a career after working
with SuitUp and their coaches
100%
of volunteers believe their company
made a positive impact through SuitUp
100%
of volunteers see SuitUp as a way to
encourage more students to explore their
industry or company
AFTER SUITUP...

7. Designtex’s Impact
SuitUp asked students if Designtex’s SuitUp competition made an
impact on their future career choice. 94% of students said that
engaging with the volunteers influenced their career choice and
now they can see themselves using skills such as communication,
teamwork and public speaking.
Students are now interested in exploring the following fields:
Business Administration / Entrepreneurship 44%
Education 6%
Graphic/Web Design 28%
Fashion Design 33%
Financial Services 6%
Marketing 22%
Media/Public Relations 6%
STEM 39%
Other 22%

8. Same time
next week?
100% of volunteers are interested in doing a SuitUp competition again
100% of students enjoyed interacting with their SuitUp coaches
100% of students would like to participate in SuitUp again

9. During the competition, we
overheard…
““I liked the part where we talked about our ideas. It gave all of us a
chance to be creative.” – SuitUp Student
“My favorite part was meeting new people and getting to know each
other.” – SuitUp Student
“I enjoyed working with the students! They’re amazing!” – Designtex
Volunteer
“I was so impressed with the ability of the CEOs to put user
experience at the forefront of their thinking.” – Designtex Volunteer

10. Get Involved
A huge thank you from all of us in the SuitUp family…
JOIN SUITUP’S
CORPORATE
BOARD
VOLUNTEER
AT FUTURE
EVENTS
MAKE AN
INTRO TO
ANOTHER
COMPANY
GIVE
A
GIFT
This board meets 4x a year
and helps SuitUp implement
its strategic plan to scale and
serve more students.
Follow us on social media
and stay engaged in order
to sign up for other
volunteer opportunities in
the future.
SuitUp is always seeking
new corporate partners to
host and sponsor SuitUp
competitions and events.
We work across the US
and even the UK.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit,
SuitUp is always seeking
financial or in-kind support
to continue our work in
communities that need it
most. All gifts are tax
deductible.

11. THANK YOU
www.volunteerSuitUp.org
Hope to see you again soon!