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- [Industry Partnerships](/academics/faculty-design/industry-partnerships)
- [Overview](/academics/faculty-design)
- [Social Innovation Design Pathway](/academics/faculty-design/social-innovation-design-pathway)
 
  

 

 

 

 

 

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 ## **Why Collaborate?**



 

 

 

 

  

 

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 ### Influence curriculum to align with your industry or organization's needs.



 

 

 

 

  

 ### Connect with diverse, creative students eager to make an impact.



 

 

 

 

  

 ### Co-create solutions for real-world challenges.



 

 

 

 

  

 

 

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 ## **Ways to Partner**



 

 

 

 

  

 

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1. **Guest lectures and workshops**  
    Share your expertise and inspire students with insights from the field.
2. **Sponsored studios**  
    Partner with students on a specific design challenge in one course.
3. **Internships and co-op placements**  
    Provide hands-on experience and recruit top talent.
4. **Live industry projects**  
    Collaborate on real design challenges and see fresh perspectives.
5. **Portfolio reviews and mentorship**  
    Help students refine their work and prepare for careers.
6. **Joint research and innovation grants and labs**  
    Explore emerging technologies and design trends together.
7. **Design competitions and hackathons**  
    Sponsor events that foster creativity and problem-solving.
8. **Curriculum Advisory Boards**  
    Ensure programs reflect current industry practices and needs.
9. **Technology and resource sharing**  
    Offer access to tools, software, and studio spaces.
10. **Diversity &amp; Inclusion Initiatives**  
    Support efforts to make design education equitable and representative.
11. **Networking &amp; Recruitment Events**  
    Engage with students through career fairs and alumni panels.



 

 

 

 

  

 

 

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 ### Contact us for more information



 

 

 

 

  

 Lesley-Ann Noel, Dean of Design  
<lnoel@ocadu.ca>