Osmosis Education and Mentoring Initiative was an initiative of the Organization of Black Designers Chicago (OBD Chicago). OBD Chicago previously functioned as a professional support network, yet from its inception, the heart of the chapter has been in creating opportunities for minority youth. "Helping the next ones get there" was the mantra of OBD Chicago. Currently, Osmosis Education and Mentoring Initiative design professionals from various design disciplines work tirelessly to ignite interest in mentoring and embolden the hearts of youth that they can have viable careers and design the next iMac sensation, and influencing world commerce.

Project Osmosis volunteers have built there credibility as the pied pipers of Chicago diverse design community.