Designing global impact through creativity
B Global by Design is a 501(c)(3) organization connecting and empowering design and creative organizations to drive economic, social, and cultural transformation across the world.
We provide a platform to showcase innovation, arts, design, and solutions from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eastern/ Central Europe, rural America, and other underrepresented or emerging markets across the world.
Our members strengthen each other and the organizations and ecosystems which support creative economies to stimulate social, economic and cultural dynamism.
About B Global
Sharing knowledge. Elevating creativity. Our platform curates and shares stories, insights, and research around creative economies.
Mission
To connect and empower design and creative organizations to support economic, social, and cultural transformation globally.
Vision
A world where design and creativity continually renew community connection, prosperity, and culture.
Meet the team
Connectors. Achievers. Thought leaders. Passionate.
Established in 2025, this team has decades of experience designing and leading global projects. With cross-sectoral experience in government, business/corporate, nonprofit, and educational institutions, we are collaborators interested in achieving lasting, positive social impact.
Kristin Lobron
Founder & President
30 years experience in international development/ economic growth, trade shows, home/ gift businesses, advertising, designing multi-million projects (WASH, competitiveness, regulatory reform, agriculture, etc.), managing multi-million portfolios, and creating multi-institutional platforms. Former USAID. MA African Studies (UCLA), BA Interdisciplinary Humanities (Michigan State University)
