Stop Ageism in the Design Industry
Tell us your story.
In the world of high-end design, there’s a fine line between inspiration and image management. When “youthful energy” becomes a stand-in for creative value, experienced voices too often find themselves quietly pushed aside.
That’s the grey line—the subtle but undeniable bias that separates who gets seen, who gets heard, and who gets left behind. It’s rarely explicit, but it’s real—and it shapes careers in ways we don’t always acknowledge.
Join the Movement Against Ageism in Design
The Greyline Collective is a nonprofit initiative created to confront ageism in the design industry. It was born from firsthand experience—where PTO requests triggered terminations, promotions were dangled then withdrawn, and careers were quietly rewritten to fit a curated narrative.
These aren’t isolated missteps. They’re systemic patterns—and they thrive in silence.
Our goal is to break that silence. To gather real stories from real professionals. To challenge the industry’s obsession with youth and image over substance and experience. And to support one another with knowledge, strategy, and solidarity.
50% of 40+ yr old workers
are prematurely pushed out of their job
16.1 million
50+ older workers in the workforce
$63 billion
the high cost of ageism each year with losses for employees and the economy
An Advocate for YOU
Whether you’ve been overlooked, underestimated, or pushed aside, We are here to speak up—for experience, for dignity, and for lasting change in the design industry. Your story matters—because every voice we raise helps expose the patterns, challenge the silence, and push the industry forward.
This is where change begins.
Community Engagement
Join our workshops and networking events that focus on the value of experience in design.
Coming soon.
Collaborative Projects
We partner with designers and companies of all ages to create impactful design solutions. Ready to join us? Become a partner in the collective. Email us at info@greylinecollective.com.
Coming soon.
Educational Resources
Explore tools and materials that highlight why age diversity matters in the design world—and how you can play a part in reshaping the industry for the better. Whether you're navigating age bias, looking for community, or simply want to learn more, we’re here to support you.
This is a space for open, honest conversation—judgment-free and non-legal. Talk with our team, ask questions, and take the next step at your own pace. Change begins with understanding—and you don’t have to do it alone.
Contact us
E-mail: info@greylinecollective.com
Tell us your story. Speaking out won’t get you in trouble—but staying silent keeps the problem hidden. If you’ve faced ageism in design, your experience matters. The only way the industry changes is if we stop pretending everything is fine when it's not.
Use your voice. We’re listening.
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