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Designing the Future: Decolonization, Disruption, and the Art of Creating Your Own Seat at the Table

The inaugural DesignMeets Café Talk wasn’t just a conversation; it was a call to action. On a brisk January evening, as Toronto’s streets turned to ice, design minds gathered in the warm embrace of Ethica Coffee Roasters for a discussion that was anything but lukewarm. The topic? The future of design education, the dismantling of outdated silos, and the necessity of decolonization. Leading the charge was Dr. Lesley-Ann Noel, the newly minted Dean of Design at OCAD University, with systems thinker and design strategist Michael Dila steering the conversation.

https://designmeets.ca/event-summaries/cafe-talks-1-recap

OCAD U has joined with MARTK’D on a new initiative, which builds on the theme of celebrating artists like we celebrate athletes.

Our very own Glenn McArthur is in Cairo, continuing his photography for the Muqarnas: Form and Light project.  He has been invited to give a lecture as part of the International Islamic art festival (21-25 Feb 2025), at the Lahore Museum in Lahore Pakistan. 

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Brandon Baghaee, Danielle Clark, Ghislan Sutherland-Timm, Jenelle Smith and Teniola Tejumola as the recipients of the 2025 Sankofa Square Black History Month Digital Exhibition Career Launchers!

The University mourns the passing of The Aga Khan.

OCAD U is featuring exhibitions, initiatives and events during Black History Month

OCAD alum Jordin Mimran is a Canadian executive, creative professional and oil painter with a rich background in fashion and design. Mimran, alongside Mimran Group Inc., is a proud supporting sponsor of the inaugural OCAD U Gala taking place in May 2025 and is a member of the gala committee. 

Get to know Dr. Noel through 10 insightful questions, where she shares her vision for OCAD U Design education and research, leadership priorities and diverse interests.

It is with great pleasure that wecannounce the Winners of the Mejuri Design Excellence Bursaries for 2025.

Congratulations to Alexis Arayata and Zahra Mansuri!

OCAD U has implemented the Government of Ontario’s directives related to Bill 166, Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024.

Opening reception celebrates Avalon Mott, recipient of The Delaney Family Emerging Curator’s Prize.

Liam Mooney says the hat is a creative rebuttal to President Trump’s remarks about annexing Canada.

The joint statement is regarding the renewal of the Memorandum of Agreement, 2023 to 2026

Students, faculty and alums part of more than 100 events at annual festival.

Professor Francis LeBouthillier creates medical simulation models for groundbreaking surgical training at Mount Sinai Hospital.

On Jan. 14, join Michael Hirsh joins OCAD U President Ana Serrano for a conversation about the history and future of Canada’s animation industry.

The International Programs & Collaborations Office at OCAD University presents International Lecture Series: Beyond Bias.

The collaboration with Aga Khan Museum showcases animated and stop-motion projections by students and alums.

The experimental plastics instructor was known as a kind and generous educator.

The Global Studio Series is an initiative led by the International Programs & Collaborations Office at OCAD U, designed to foster international collaboration and provide professional development opportunities for emerging artists and designers. 

Want to expand your creative practice? Apply to be part of a new artist residency at OCAD U next summer! 

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Luisé Cineros as the recipient of the 2024 Writers Guild of Canada Screenwriting Awards Statue Call for Artists Career Launcher!

Gail Lee re-elected first vice-chair, Hillary Marshall elected as second vice-chair.

Manapul joins Onsite Gallery in winning awards from Galeries Ontario/Ontario Galleries (GOG). 

John Scott: Firestorm opens at McMichael Canadian Art Collection Dec. 7 

Snyder discusses On Freedom on April 4. 2025 at a talk co-hosted by the DemocracyXChange Summit and Toronto Public Library.

The integrated website and app (myOCADU) set bold standard for user experience and design.  

On Nov. 27, from 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., visit the new park and enjoy a hot chocolate.

Former faculty member Popvassilev taught in the Faculty of Design for more than a decade.

Watt recognized by Public Affairs Association of Canada for his significant contributions to public affairs in Canada.

OCAD U program is enriching surgeons' understanding of how the creativity process can apply to the operating room and can improve patient care