Art & Design Talks in Toronto

Discover art and design talks happening in Toronto. Updated regularly with the latest speaker events, panel discussions, and industry gatherings for designers, creatives, and emerging professionals.
From intimate critique nights and type talk series to conversations on AI, branding, and creative careers, find your next design talk hosted by local studios, schools, and collectives across the city.
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CTRL+SHIFT Vol. 11 @ Canvas & Code - Creative Tech Meetup

CTRL+SHIFT Vol. 11 @ Canvas & Code - Creative Tech Meetup

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CTRL + SHIFT
CTRL+SHIFT is a series for forward-thinking creatives a space to share work and spark conversation about technology, creativity, and culture. Expect work that lives at the intersection of art and technology, and a room full of people who care deeply about how things get made.
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Darius Ou: Physical and Digital Technologies in Graphic Design

Darius Ou: Physical and Digital Technologies in Graphic Design

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FINAL RESEARCH
FINAL RESEARCH presents SESSION, an initiative with the goal of creating a space for global design discourse through live lecture, platforming people and practices that critically engage with design and research. Our first guest is Darius Ou, a Singapore-based graphic designer whose practice focuses on typography, motion design and graphic lore.
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In Conversation with Christina Yu

In Conversation with Christina Yu

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ADCC
What happens when you hand a microphone to one of Canada’s most celebrated, award-winning creatives? We’re about to find out. With a career at some of the country’s top agencies, Christina Yu will share what it really takes to thrive in this wacky industry we call home.
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Design Evenings TO: How AI is Redefining Apparel eCommerce

Design Evenings TO: How AI is Redefining Apparel eCommerce

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Brainstation
Join us for an evening with Zohra Razaq, Director of Digital Product & UX/UI at Knix, as she explores how design is shaping the next generation of ecommerce experiences. Zohra will share how brand-led UX, AI, and personalization are redefining how customers discover and connect with apparel online.
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Working at the intersection of Design, Tech, and Kids

Working at the intersection of Design, Tech, and Kids

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Sago Mini
Meet some of the creative minds behind designing digital products for kids and learn about how Sago Mini bring tech and kids together through design. If you are a maker, thinker, and doer who operates at the intersection of Design, Tech, and Kids, this event is for you.
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Leaders in Design: User-Centred Innovation

Leaders in Design: User-Centred Innovation

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Brainstation
Join us for a forward-looking conversation with design leaders exploring how deep user insight, experimentation, and outcome-driven thinking shape the most impactful products and experiences.
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