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Indie Band Raising Money for Toronto’s Homeless with the help of A Pretty Music Video Directed by a Computer.

Toronto Indie electro-folk band (and friends of Toronto Creatives), Prairials are raising money for Toronto's homeless population with the help of their new song "Don't Know Why" - the duo is are dedicating 100% of the money they bring in from their new...

Hudson’s Bay 7th Floor is Instagram Heaven

Toronto's Hudson Bay has transformed their 7th floor into Instagram heaven to entice you to come to their store. For our breakdown on Experiences and how businesses can use them to their advantage click here. For an extream example of this read on....

The Experience Economy in 2019

A study from Cornell University revealed that taking part in the experience economy can actually be good for your customers well being, as well as your bottom line. In this article we’ll explore what the experience economy means for your brand and your...

Why Design Should Take Over the World: Part 2

What does this mean for design though?The more thought we put into design, the less we have to do later on. Ideally when a design works well, we make our lives easier. With a well thought-out can opener we can enjoy soup faster; a well designed...

A Look Inside Sidewalk Labs Toronto

Down by the waterfront there is a lonely blue building that has been dubbed 307. The numerically trendy name is home to the office of Alphabet owned urban design company Sidewalk Labs. Sidewalk Labs worked with Toronto Architecture firm Lebel &...

Favourite Products from Interior Design Show 2019 – IDS19

Canada’s largest design conference, the Interior Design Show (IDS19) took place in Toronto last week from January 17-20. Despite the weather the show celebrated its 21st year and attracted over 30,000 attendees with 375 exhibitors and for the first time...

5 Tips to Design Stunning Business Cards

It's the second most important part of your first in-person impression, second only to you yourself. Your business card is often the signature leave-behind piece for planned and by-chance meetings. The way you approach your business card not only should reflect your...

Why Design Should Take Over the World: Part 1

Good design constantly pops up more and more in everyday life. Since forward thinking companies such as Umbra and Apple based the core of their businesses on product design, a more mainstream appreciation of aesthetics & function has happened. More...

Toronto Launches Map of Street Art

Photo by Alex Holyoake I'm actually pretty excited about this - because, yes let's start taking our street art more seriously; and yes, let's start using the internet more creatively! Great job Toronto."Toronto is home to some of the best mural, street...

Design Thinking Series Part 2: Retain Top Talent

Design thinking works well when applied to the recruitment process itself, but it’s impact goes far beyond that. Design thinking can also color the expectations of both the employer and the candidate.For companies that enthusiastically embrace design...