This project includes: Website Prototyping, User Research, User Profiles, UI Design, Figma, Video Production
Table Ties
Table Ties is a platform designed to build lasting networking connections through mentorship and collaboration. By connecting mentors and mentees, it creates a space where women can share skills, build portfolios, and gain valuable industry insights. Through project-based mentorship, Table Ties fosters a supportive, non-competitive environment that encourages genuine connections and meaningful relationships. Women can confidently seek advice, share experiences, and grow together, forming networks that empower them to succeed both personally and professionally.
Role:
Product Lead, Design Lead
Skills:
Website Prototyping, Branding, Presentation
Timeline:
23 hours (2025)
Tools:
Figma, Canva, Javascript, Nodejs, React, Mongodb
The Problem
Women are often pushed into competition for limited opportunities and recognition, fostering a culture of rivalry that hinders collaboration and reinforces barriers preventing collective advancement.
One of the biggest challenges women face in the workplace is the concept of "One Seat At The Table," where competition for limited opportunities and recognition often fosters rivalry rather than collaboration. Research shows that women are often underrepresented in leadership positions, with only 29% of senior management roles held by women globally. Additionally, studies have found that women are less likely to have mentors or sponsors compared to their male counterparts, which hinders their professional growth and advancement.
Research
Mentorship Efficacy
67% of women reporting that having a mentor is crucial for career advancement (Whitlock, 2024).
Mentees are five times more likely to be promoted compared to those without a mentor (Whitlock, 2024).
Mentorship has been found to stimulate the release of oxytocin and dopamine, promoting trust, connection, and motivation (Ontai, 2019).
