Shine the Light was born in 2021 from SMBW's desire to have an impact on the design industry by shedding light on important issues facing the communities we live and work in. Our submission, the 2022 Shine the Light research initiative, explored inclusive design and what makes a space inclusive alongside a partnership with the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. Over the course of three months, we produced a social media campaign, interviews with experts from the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, research papers, a roundtable discussion with community and design leaders, firm-wide DEI training conducted by VCIC, and a $2000 scholarship given to a design student interested in creating inclusive spaces.