ABOUT
As a young girl, Rachel always hated coding and thought it was the most milquetoast of things. Finding chatbots that asked for pizza preferences mundane, she gave up on coding and wanted nothing to do with it. Only when she reached adulthood, she realized coding was another creative medium like fashion or poetry, and that schools separated the arts and STEM when they should have been taught to be connected.
But after hearing many personal anecdotes where women stripped themselves of their femininity to feel accepted by the tech community, Rachel knew there was something awry with the current culture. So then, disillusioned by the education system and tech industry, Rachel created the Pink Coding Club to counter the hyper-masculine, tribalist, and uninviting world of tech. Pink Coding Club does not only educate through art and fashion, but empowers the "girly girl" and helps her remember that she does have a place in technology whether others like it or not.
The hyper-feminine perspective in technology is valuable not only for its impeccable design, but for its insights in representation, accessibility, and trauma-minded design. Every single one of her designs is not only made with love, but pure passion as well. This perspective changes the game and goes beyond simply creating trends.
Transcending far beyond just education, P.C.C. marks itself as rebellion in the industry, carving a path for the next generation of girls. Unapologetically herself, a P.C.C. member is not only an innovator, but defines the future of technology. She can design. She can create. She can do anything. She leads the culture.
Our Principles
- Individuality — We celebrate the unique ideas, backgrounds, and strengths of every member.
- Innovation — We develop original ideas, solve problems creatively, and collaborate with people around the world.
- Trauma-Informed Design — We strive to do no harm, protect users, respect their privacy, and take responsibility for the technology we create.
- Respect — We respect different ideas, identities, experiences, and ways of learning.
- Integrity — When something is inaccurate, unsafe, or harmful, we take responsibility and work diligently to fix it.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Pink Coding Club? +
Pink Coding Club (P.C.C.) is an empowering and educational space for young girls and non-binary individuals to explore and express themselves through the art of coding. We differ through our culture and teaching methods which is viewed through aesthetics and fashion.
Why Pink Coding Club? +
Coding programs for girls focus solely on getting girls into computer science–which is not a bad thing but it rejects the individual’s pursuits and treats each girl as if she is another for the assembly line. P.C.C. instead teaches her to be her own leader and to create to leave her mark on the world.
Is learning at Pink Coding Club free? +
Learning at P.C.C. is free and will always be. Our textbook is by FreeCodeCamp.
Do I need to attend weekly classes? +
As of now, the course is asynchronous. Feel free to complete at your own pace.
BUSINESS
Let's Be Appalling
Pink Coding Club is the first and only coding camp for girls and gender expansive youth that combines the fierce world of fashion with the stereotypically sterile world of technology. If you'd like to lead the culture with us, let us know.
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