Design Matters Study
In 2004 DIAC undertook a landmark study of design capability in Ontario. The results demonstrated that Ontario is a design hub for North America. The research also demonstrated that Toronto, with 25000 designers in the workforce, is the third largest centre for design after New York and Boston. The study presents a four-step action plan to leverage the cross-disciplinary skills of designers at a higher level.
Design Matters: DIAC Design Industry Study – Executive Report
This report summarizes the highlights of the research findings, opportunities emerging from the research results, and the DIAC Action Plan.
Design Matters: DIAC Design Industry Study – Full Report
This comprehensive report represents all of the research findings, opportunities emerging from the research results, and the DIAC Action Plan.
Designing the Economy (2004): A Profile of Ontario’s Design Workforce commissioned by DIAC
Researchers Meric S. Gertler and Tara Vinodrai of the Department of Geography at the University of Toronto constructed a profile of Ontario’s design workforce.
