SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today on
International Day of the Girl, BUILT BY GIRLS, Speck and Verizon
announced the two winning designs from the first-ever Make
My Case competition. The two winning
case designers, Dyllen Nellis and Shannon
Li, were selected out of a pool of more than 150 entries.
Their designs will be released as limited-edition prints under
Speck's Presidio Inked line and are available for purchase
exclusively in Verizon stores and on vzw.com/speck/.
"Through this competition, we wanted to celebrate the power of
what is possible when girls are given the tools and opportunities
to achieve their dreams and claim their place in society," said
BUILT BY GIRLS Executive Director, Tiana
Davis Kara. "The winning designs were selected because of
their originality and powerful messages that align with the BUILT
BY GIRLS mission to prepare the next generation of female and
nonbinary leaders to step boldly into careers powered by
technology."
"I wanted to create artwork that would inspire positivity and
collaboration in others," said Nellis. "Like the values of BUILT BY
GIRLS, it needed to show that girls are fully capable of being
leaders and makers of change." Her design carries a strong theme of
sisterhood, diversity, and empowerment. Nellis is a member of the
class of 2023 at Stanford University,
where she hopes to use her voice through design, tech, and theatre
to help elevate others and innovate for social good.
"I strongly believe young women, women of color, women of the
LGBTQ+ or any marginalized community should feel empowered to break
barriers, by not only striving to fight for their seat at the
table, but by building their own table," said Li. Her design takes
a minimalist approach to allow the strong message to shine through.
Li is a member of the class of 2022 at the University of Michigan and aspires to continue
learning and growing within the intersection between the tech and
social impact.
The Make My Case competition invited creative-minded young women
and non-binary students to showcase their artistic and visionary
designs for the chance to receive one of two $5K prizes and have their original design printed
on a Speck phone case.
The limited-edition Presidio Inked cases are available now for
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max starting at
$44.99 in Verizon stores and on
VZW.com/speck.
About BUILT BY GIRLS:
BUILT BY GIRLS is every future tech leader's secret weapon. Our
mission is to prepare the next generation of female and non-binary
leaders, builders, and creators to step boldly into careers powered
by technology. We achieve this by providing high school and college
talent with access to real professional guidance, exclusive events
at top tech companies, and no-fluff resources to help them explore
and land their first internship or job. Visit us at
builtbygirls.com.
About Verizon:
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in
New York City, generated revenues
of $130.9 billion in 2018. The
company operates America's most reliable wireless network and the
nation's premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated
solutions to businesses worldwide. With brands like Yahoo,
TechCrunch and HuffPost, the company's media group helps consumers
stay informed and entertained, communicate and transact, while
creating new ways for advertisers and partners to connect.
Verizon's corporate responsibility prioritizes the environmental,
social and governance issues most relevant to its business and
impact to society.
About Speck:
Speck creates award-winning cases designed to make an impact—and
take one. Since 2001, we've been making distinctive products for
the world's top smartphones, tablets, laptops, and watches. We
deliver a balance of artful design and drop-tested protection, for
a difference you can see and feel. Our roots are in the heart of
Silicon Valley, at the intersection of design and technology,
inspiring us to craft masterfully-engineered products. We believe
that excellence is in the details, so our cases go beyond superior
protection with beautiful design, sleek lines, and purposeful
features. We create cases that enable you to go more places and
enjoy more from your mobile devices. Get to know us at
speckproducts.com.
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