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INTRODUCTION
As the colours of autumn fade and we step into the cooler rhythm of November, we're excited to bring you the latest edition of the Canadian Design Network (CDN) Newsletter. This issue is packed with updates, opportunities, and insights from across Canada's vibrant design community. Whether you're a designer, educator, student, or industry leader, we hope you find inspiration and connection in the stories below.
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FEATURE ARTICLES
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DESIGN
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Harry Mahler - From Concept to Idea
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DESIGN & CULTURE
Malakeh Behbahani - Infinite Lines: Designing for Survival
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AI FUTURE
Chinmay Bhaise - Al, Accessibility, and the Future of Public Systems
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DESIGN COMPETITION
Canadian Pride: Through Your Eyes
SHARE YOUR VOICE
At CDN, we believe in collaboration and open conversation. If you have ideas, experiences, or perspectives to share with the Canadian design community, we'd love to hear from you!
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Voice your design concerns or design passions in a design article in the CDN newsletter. If you have any suggestions for future issues - please contact us: [email protected].
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FYI: International Design Highlights
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Dubai Design Week 2025 4-9 Nov, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Workspace Design Show Amsterdam 2025 5-6 Nov, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Guerrilla Tactics 2025: The DNA of Practice 5 Nov, London, UK
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Domus Photography Exhibition and Awards 2025, 6 Nov, London, UK
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IndoBuild Tech Expo 2025 Part 2 6-9 Nov, Pagedangan, Indonesia
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Alter. 2025, Tokyo 7-9 Nov, Tokyo, Japan
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World Architecture Festival 2025 12-14 Nov, Miami, USA
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Seoul Design Festival 2025 12-16 Nov, Seoul, South Korea
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Offsite Construction Summit - Pittsburgh 13 Nov, Pittsburgh, USA
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Art Collaboration Kyoto 2025 14-16 Nov, Kyoto, Japan
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Irish Design Week 2025 17-21 Nov, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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Assemble with Material Matters 20 Nov, London, UK
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Piran Days of Architecture 2025 21-22 Nov, Portoroz, Slovenia
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Pulse Prague 2025 24 Nov, Prague, Czech Republic
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Cockpit Winter Open Studios 2025 27 Nov - 7 Dec, London, UK
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DESIGN ARTICLES
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From Concept to Idea
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Designers often use the words "concept" and "idea" as if they mean the same thing. They don't. Understanding the difference between them is essential to developing meaningful and innovative work. Read more
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Al, Accessibility, and the Future of Public Systems
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Introduction: Beyond Interfaces, Toward Equity
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Public systems—healthcare, transit, and government services—touch millions of lives every day. When design overlooks inclusion, it doesn't just annoy; it builds invisible walls. On the other hand, thoughtful design can transform these systems into ladders for equity. Read more
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Infinite Lines: Designing for Survival
As a child growing up in an environment defined by control and conformity, design wasn't introduced to me as a tool of creativity—it was a necessity for survival. Read more
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Canadian Pride: Through Your Eyes
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We're excited to announce a new Canada-wide design competition from the Canadian Design Network (CDN)!
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The theme? As Canadians. how do vou want to be seen?
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Show us a graphic that captures the energy, diversity, and joy of being part of this country. Winning designs will live on CDN apparel and select products, helping share a fresh, expressive vision of Canada through design. Read more
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The summer has been reasonably quite but we will be getting busier as weather cools.
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• Growing Community: CDN’s LinkedIn following has grown to over 7,250, and our newsletter subscriber list now includes 160 + engaged readers, with new requests coming in daily. Growing about 15 readers per month.
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• We are expanding reach by expanding our digital presence on Facebook and Instagram.
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OUR FIRST OF A NUMBER OF PLANNED COMPETITIONS WILL START IN OCTOBER
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Our first DESIGN COMPETITION is a Graphic Event - entitled “Canadian Pride: Through Your Eyes” (see above)
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Additional competitions will be announced for each quarter of 2026 starting in January.
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Thank you for being part of the Canadian Design Network. Together, we’re building a stronger,
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more vibrant design community across Canada. Visit us online: canadiandesignnetwork.com
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INTERESTED IN CONTRIBUTING TO THE NEWSLETTER?
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If you would like to get involved, please suggest a topic, or submit an article, we’d love to hear from you.
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