2026-27 DesignTO Youth

‘design is everything’ is the eighth edition of DesignTO Youth, a program that provides youth (ages 18-29) with access to creative disciplines and professionals. This year’s program explores the idea of design as a living practice rooted in curiosity, self-determination, and social responsibility.

The 6 workshop sessions will take place online on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30pm.

Program Agenda

• Module 1: design is everything | September 29
• Module 2: design is a different question | October 6
• Module 3: design is an act of care | October 13
• Module 4: design is for everybody | October 20
• Module 5: design is for you | October 27
• Module 6: design is worldbuilding | November 3

Registration

Who can apply:

• No prior art or design experience is necessary.
• Must be between the ages of 18-29 at the time of application.
• Must be a resident of Ontario.
• Must self-identify as a member of an equity-seeking group.
• Must commit to attending each online session for the full 2 hours each week. There are 6 sessions total on Tuesdays from September 29 to November 3.

Submissions must include:

• Your contact info (name, email, phone number, mailing address), and website URL (if available)
• Why you’re interested in participating in this residency program (required, max. 150 words)