Toronto, ON (February 2, 2018) – On February 24th at OCAD University, teams of 3-4 emerging designers, led by a senior professional, will work on projects submitted by non-profit organizations over a 12-hour period.

This event is a valuable opportunity for participants to connect, network and get real-world experience, while using their expertise to contribute to a meaningful cause.

WHAT

RGD Designathon

WHEN

Saturday, February 24, 2018

9:00 am - 9:00 pm EST

WHERE

OCAD University

100 McCaul Street

Toronto, ON M5T 1W1

WHO

Participating Non-Profit Organizations include:

• Parachute
• Arab Community Centre of Toronto
• Sinai Health Foundation
• The Kidney Foundation of Canada
• Melanoma Network of Canada
• Coveted Canines Rescue
• Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS)
• Dallington Pollinators Community Garden
• Assaulted Women's Helpline
• Fred Victor Centre

Participating Mentors include:

• Dominic Ayre RGD, Creative Director, Hambly & Woolley
• Ian Chalmers RGD, Founder & Creative Director, Pivot Design Group
• John Furneaux RGD, Founder & Creative & Strategic Quarterback, Projektor
• Wendy Gray RGD, Creative Director, Gravity Inc
• Nicola Hamilton RGD, Art Director, Studio Wyse
• Tina Mackenzie, Manager of Creative Services, City of Mississauga
• Cai Sepulis RGD, Partner, Toque Ltd
• Anthony Furia RGD, Founder & Principal Designer, Furia
• Laura Stein, Creative Director, Bruce Mau Design

 
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