The Toronto Design Directory is a community hub and resource for graphic design in Toronto.

We create experiences to to showcase Toronto design, and resources to support the growth of our industry.

Swash & Serif Festival

The typography exhibition you know and love has evolved into something even bigger and better

Find out who's the better letterer at our hand-lettering tournament League of Letters. Watch the game or compete for glory.

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Nov 12 — 17

Swash & Serif Exhibition

See your letters on display at our 10th annual type exhibition. Get all the details about attending, supporting, or participating in Swash & Serif 10.

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Nov 20

Swash & Serif Conference

We're bringing the type convo to Toronto. Learn about our 10th anniversary typography conference, get tickets, or apply to speak.

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Learn more about the Festival at swashandserif.ca ↗︎

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Thu

Oct

Drawing with Felt & Thread

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ARTiculations

You'll learn how to prepare wool roving for felting, various embroidery stitches that lend well to a drawing approach, and ways to add details and embellishments for textured 3D pieces. All materials are included and you will leave with the tools you need to keep felting!

Thu

Oct

League of Letters 2026

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Toronto Design Directory

League of Letters is a hand-lettering knockout tournament. Contestants battle head to head to draw the better letter - and only one person can move forward. Come grab a drink and watch the games unfold. Who will be our lettering legend? You have to be there to find out!

Thu

Oct

Abstract Mark Making

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Gwartzman's Art Supplies

Explore how to paint and draw in an alternative way with altered brushes, unconventional tools, and drawing methods. Learn about Japanese paper and create unique pieces, or combinations for dynamic collage. Materials provided

Fri

Oct

We Create Our Futures 2026

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The Centre for Social Innovation x Stay Connected

We Create Our Futures is a 3-day Climate, Culture & Arts Festival celebrating climate solutions through community collaboration and creation. We intend to bring together generations, cultures, artistic mediums & more all with the common goal to amplify tangible ways we can make real positive impacts in our communities, our city, the world & the future.

Sat

Oct

Toronto Shit Show

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Toronto Shit Show

Local artists with sassy, rude, and offensive merch. Hosted by @queeniescards with @effinbirds

Sat

Oct

Printmaking Workshop: Heritage-Inspired Linocut Printing at Black Creek

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PH1 Studios

This beginner-friendly printmaking workshop will walk you through the process of carving your own stamp block and hand printing. Join the Toronto Art Club by PH1 Studios for a unique printmaking workshop in Toronto where art, history, and craftsmanship come together.

Freelance Designer Directory

Connecting Toronto designers with the businesses that need them.

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Cachelle Legada-Buenafe

Creative Director, Brand & Marketing Strategist

Vince Rozas

Creative/Design Director | Designer & Art Director

Brooke English

Creative Director

Liam Johnston

ACD Art Director, Designer, Illustrator — Brand Communications

Rod Claros Berlioz

Designer, Illustrator, Art Director

Dave Murray

Illustrator, Artist

Joshua Duchesne

Creative Director

Emily Soo

Graphic Designer & Illustrator

The Agency Directory

Originally built to connect graphic designers with local agencies. Now used to stay up to date on the industry, hire agencies, discover talent, and support Toronto design.

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Richmond Day