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The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)'s inaugural Designathon is a 12-hour event where design students and recent grads will work on real-life design projects for non-profit organizations.
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
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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Contact: Kim Wells, Communications Coordinator
E: ; T: 1.888.274.3668 x 28
