## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/index%2Ephp/) 2. Events and Exhibitions 3. Coffee Chat W 4. [Coffee Chat w/Jason Cheng](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/4102) # Coffee Chat w/Jason Cheng Event Alumni Graduate Student International Student Undergraduate Student Coffee Chats is a series of casual gatherings with industry guests. Hosted at the CEAD in small intimate groups, these gatherings will provide a space for group conversations with practitioners who are interested in supporting OCAD U students and grads to offer mentorship, and share their professional insights and journey, while collectively creating a community. Rosalie Sharp Pavillion (MCD) 115 McCaul St. Level 3 January 20, 2026 3 - 4 p.m. Department Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers Cost Free Website [Click HERE to RSVP!](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Xx7M4n7bU5) [Add to Calendar](data:text/calendar;charset=utf8;base64,QkVHSU46VkNBTEVOREFSDQpWRVJTSU9OOjIuMA0KUFJPRElEOlNwYXRpZSBjYWxlbmRhci1saW5rcw0KQkVHSU46VkVWRU5UDQpVSUQ6NDY1NmM3NDU1MzYyYThiMTBkZGY1MTZlZGUzYjkxZGMNClNVTU1BUlk6Q29mZmVlIENoYXQgdy9KYXNvbiBDaGVuZw0KRFRTVEFNUDoyMDI2MDEyMFQyMDAwMDBaDQpEVFNUQVJUOjIwMjYwMTIwVDIwMDAwMFoNCkRURU5EOjIwMjYwMTIwVDIxMDAwMFoNCkVORDpWRVZFTlQNCkVORDpWQ0FMRU5EQVI=) Rosalie Sharp Pavillion (MCD) 115 McCaul St. Level 3 January 20, 2026 3 - 4 p.m. Department Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers Cost Free Website [Click HERE to RSVP!](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Xx7M4n7bU5) [Add to Calendar](data:text/calendar;charset=utf8;base64,QkVHSU46VkNBTEVOREFSDQpWRVJTSU9OOjIuMA0KUFJPRElEOlNwYXRpZSBjYWxlbmRhci1saW5rcw0KQkVHSU46VkVWRU5UDQpVSUQ6NDY1NmM3NDU1MzYyYThiMTBkZGY1MTZlZGUzYjkxZGMNClNVTU1BUlk6Q29mZmVlIENoYXQgdy9KYXNvbiBDaGVuZw0KRFRTVEFNUDoyMDI2MDEyMFQyMDAwMDBaDQpEVFNUQVJUOjIwMjYwMTIwVDIwMDAwMFoNCkRURU5EOjIwMjYwMTIwVDIxMDAwMFoNCkVORDpWRVZFTlQNCkVORDpWQ0FMRU5EQVI=) ![Abstract blobs with an illustration of a person at a desk](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_wide/public/2025-02/CoffeeChats_Banner%28no-text%29.jpg.webp?itok=B76QHNQK) rgb(255,255,255) ![White background with blue curvy graphics on right and a round headshot of Jason Cheng in the foreground](/sites/default/files/2026-01/Jason%20Cheng-06.png) ### **Coffee Chat w/Jason Cheng** **Date/Time: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 3:00 - 4:00 pm** **Location: CEAD, 115 McCaul St. 3rd Floor** **Click** [**HERE**](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Xx7M4n7bU5) **to RSVP.** Coffee Chats is a series of casual gatherings with industry guests. Hosted at the CEAD in small intimate groups, these gatherings will provide a space for group conversations with practitioners who are interested in supporting OCAD U students and grads to offer mentorship, and share their professional insights and journey, while collectively creating a community. [**Jason Cheng**](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fd28f6af13e512f670ac62cf326cf2034%2F2eff1517472b81675fe695d63e6b0518%2F179fb9435cf1d9931974f5e6bcd4a11b&data=05%7C02%7Cghazal.vakilzadeh%40ocadu.ca%7C4b33870168b54639cd4208de4d5ace3f%7C06e469d12d2a468fae9b7df0968eb6d7%7C0%7C0%7C639033249611187420%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jM9%2BqoTZWsFkLa47Sjw%2FBv%2FyxlrdhOcVcqqYO3qqzmk%3D&reserved=0 "Original URL: https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/d28f6af13e512f670ac62cf326cf2034/2eff1517472b81675fe695d63e6b0518/179fb9435cf1d9931974f5e6bcd4a11b Click to follow link.") is a senior toy designer leading product development and brand creation across major entertainment licenses — from global Netflix hits to top anime franchises such as Stranger Things, Among Us, and Jujutsu Kaisen, and more. He leads end to end design development, driving products from concept and ideation through prototyping and final production, and has designed multiple award winning toy lines. Jason is also the creator of original toy lines such as Taggy Bears and Battalor, focusing on new brand development and creating toy-led original IP for toys and entertainment. **General themes for the talk:** - Toy & Consumer Product Design - Designing for Fans as a Fan - Leadership & Career Growth Please be advised that OCAD U hosted events may be documented through photographs and video. These images may be used by the University for promotional, advertising, and educational purposes. By participating in our events, both on campus and off-site, you consent to allowing OCAD University to document and use your image and likeness. However, if you do not want us to use a photo or video of you or your child, please don’t hesitate to let us know when you arrive at the event. You’re also welcome to get in touch with OCAD University’s Marketing & Communications office: . Be mindful of those in our community who have scent sensitivities; please help OCAD U maintain a healthy, scent-free campus.