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INTRODUCTION
Hope you're enjoying a great summer!
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We’re pleased to share the June edition of the Canadian Design Network (CDN) Newsletter. This issue features insightful contributions from Hilary Cluett, Harry Mahler, and Joe Hudson:
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• Hilary Cluett wraps up her thoughtful series on the design process.
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• Harry Mahler examines the structure and influence of the design profession in Ontario.
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• Joe Hudson reflects on how AI is reshaping the design process, highlighting a shift from knowledge-based work toward wisdom-driven practice.
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If you have ideas, experiences, or opinions you'd like to share with the CDN community, we’d love to hear from you. Whether it’s a topic you're passionate about, a concern you’d like us to address, or a suggestion for future issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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Thank you for being part of the Canadian Design Network!
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FYI: July International Design Events
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2 -12 July, 2025: New Designers 2025 / London, UK
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2 -6 July, 2025: IndoBuildTech Expo 2025 Part 1 / Pagedangan, Indonesia
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9 -10 July, 2025: Dignify by Design Summit 2025 / Santa Fe, USA
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11 - 5 October, 2025: More than Human / London, UK
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16 - 19 July, 2025: Origins Creatives 2025 / London, UK
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23 - 31 July, 2025: Cabin Fever 2025 / Česká Kamenice, Czech Republic
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30 July- 2 Aug 2025: Space Design Fair 2025 / Seoul, South Korea
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12 Aug 2024 - 12 Aug 2025: KLC Graduate Exhibition Online
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Please check the official websites of these events to confirm time and location.
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DESIGN ARTICLES
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Guide to Implement a Cross-Collaborative Design Process
Whenever I begin a project, I start with small, inexpensive attempts and experiments, allowing me to feel comfortable with the possibility of failure, learn from it, and adapt the process.
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To bring that mentality into cross-collaborative designs, I take one step at a time. Instead of sharing a grand idea and project, I start with one group task, followed by another.
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At each stage, I ask questions, test ideas, and use simple tools to plan and create prototypes of products or services (or mock-ups and maps) that benefit both the business and its clients or customers. Read more
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Toronto's Design Sector
Umbra's flagship concept store is in Toronto's Queen West district. The Toronto-based home accessories design and manufacturing company has a global presence.
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One of the top design centres in the world, Toronto employs 24,700 designers who collectively earn $2.4B in annual wages. The diverse sector - made up of architects, landscape architects, graphic designers, fashion designers, and industrial and interior designers - has grown faster than its counterparts elsewhere in Ontario or Canada. (about 120K designers of all stripes are employed in Canada). Read More
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2025 Design Salary Predictions
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Based on our search, here are our salary predictions for the Canadian
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design community in 2025, Industrial Designers, Interior Designers, and
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Graphic Designers. The experience breakout will include junior, mid, and
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CDN NEWS
We are excited to welcome Luiza Danielian to the CDN team! Luiza will be contributing to the development of the architectural design of our Studio product line.
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Design Competitions Coming Soon
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CDN is preparing a series of design competitions for 2025. Our first event—a Graphic Design Competition—will launch in mid-summer. Details on additional competitions will be announced later this summer.
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Coming Soon to the CDN Shop
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We are thrilled to be releasing new, thoughtfully designed products—stay tuned for updates!
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The June edition of the CDN Newsletter will be posted to the website early next week. Be sure to check it out. Our next newsletter will be posted in early September, as we are taking our summer break.
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Interested in contributing?
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If you’d like to get involved, suggest a topic, or submit an article, we’d love to hear from you.
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