FAQ

WHO CAN APPLY? —

We’re looking for undergraduates at UC Berkeley of any grade level to join our team! Prospective applicants must be able to attend our weekly general meetings on Tuesdays from 7-9 PM PST.

DO I HAVE TO BE ENROLLED? —

Undergraduate UC Berkeley students who are not enrolled and are taking a gap year/semester are eligible to apply for Fall 2022.

DO I HAVE TO BE A DESIGN-RELATED MAJOR? —

Nope! We’re always looking for people that come from different backgrounds and can bring a new perspective to our club. In the past, we’ve had members coming from a wide variety of majors such as sociology, psychology, business, anthropology, political science, public health, economics, computer science, interdisciplinary studies, etc.

HOW DO PROJECTS WORK? —

We generally have around 7-8 projects every semester, with teams of 4 consultants + 1 mentor per project. (Come to our info sessions to learn more about this semester’s projects!) You will be matched with a project/team based on your interest in the project and experience. New members will attend new member workshops every other week that will teach them how to use basic design principles, tools, and practices as they work on a project alongside more seasoned BI members.

WHAT ARE THE COMMITMENTS AS A CONSULTANT? —

Generally 8 to 12 hours per week:

• 2 hours for mandatory general meetings on Tuesdays from 7–9PM

• 3-4 hours for team meetings and project work

• 1 hours for client meetings

• 1-2 hours for club events

• New members will have bi-weekly design workshops for 1.5 hours to make sure you are well prepared for working with on your project and a one weekend bootcamp at the start of the semester