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About DIAC
About The Design Industry Advisory Committee
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Karin Heinsch
November 4, 2025

BrainTrainr: Designing for Inclusive, Accessible AI Education

Karin Heinsch
November 4, 2025

Designing for Inclusive, Accessible AI Education, this case study explores the application of DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework, looking at the vision, functionality, brand, environmental benefits, and health & wellness.

Karin Heinsch
November 1, 2025

Omar Gandhi Architects – Brar Residence

Karin Heinsch
November 1, 2025

Omar Gandhi Architects’ design of a multi-generational family home in Toronto is an inspiring showcase of Design Impacts Framework.

Karin Heinsch
October 30, 2025

StopGap Foundation – Building Awareness Through Access

Karin Heinsch
October 30, 2025

StopGap’s approach to access and inclusion can be understood through the five design impacts of DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework: Vision, Functionality, Brand, Environment, and Health & Wellness.

Karin Heinsch
October 15, 2025

TRREB – REALTOR® QUEST 2025: Designing Print for Impact and Clarity

Karin Heinsch
October 15, 2025

Designing print for impact and clarity, this case study explores how TRREB’s print assets played a crucial role in shaping the physical identity, accessibility, and user experience Canada’s largest real estate conference and trade show REALTOR® QUEST 2025, well demonstrating DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework.

Karin Heinsch
October 1, 2025

Engage at Every Step

Karin Heinsch
October 1, 2025

This case study explores a unique intergenerational program that brings together older adults and young children in a shared care environment and is exemplary of the five critical impacts of design in DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework.

Karin Heinsch
September 30, 2025

HealthCraft Products – uPole

Karin Heinsch
September 30, 2025

Exploring the design of a home safety solution through DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework, looking at the vision, functionality, brand, environmental benefits, and health & wellness.

Karin Heinsch
September 26, 2025

Snyder Architects – MBQ Elder Care Home

Karin Heinsch
September 26, 2025

DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework demonstrates how design interventions create positive impacts that can be assessed and measured. This case study of Snyder Architects’ design for an elder care home is exemplary of the five critical impacts of design in the Framework. 

Karin Heinsch
September 15, 2025

ERA Architects – Ken Soble Tower

Karin Heinsch
September 15, 2025

Designing dignity into everyday life. This case study of an affordable housing project shows how thoughtful choices deliver measurable impacts of design on comfort, health, and quality of life — a clear example of DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework.

Karin Heinsch
September 1, 2025

Entro – Hospital Wayfinding for Senior’s Medical Center

Karin Heinsch
September 1, 2025

Wayfinding with empathy. This design reimagines hospital navigation through care, clarity, and calm — embodying DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework.

Karin Heinsch
August 29, 2025

Vandal Goods – Biometric Monitoring Polo Shirt

Karin Heinsch
August 29, 2025

Vandal Goods’ innovative polo shirt redefines wellness wear, blending style, tech, and care—an inspiring showcase of DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework.

Karin Heinsch
August 15, 2025

Dialog – Urban Thermal Comfort Guidelines

Karin Heinsch
August 15, 2025

Toronto’s new Urban Thermal Comfort Guidelines sets a precedent for how North American cities can adapt to climate change while supporting health and community. This project is a exemplary of  DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework.

Karin Heinsch
August 4, 2025

Skiin: Biometric Reading Undergarment

Karin Heinsch
August 4, 2025

Skiin’s biometric reading undergarment design exemplifies DIAC’s 5 critical impacts of design: vision, functionality, brand, environmental benefits, and health & wellness.

Karin Heinsch
August 1, 2025

Display Attic – Melanie Lyne TIFF 2024 Case Study

Karin Heinsch
August 1, 2025

The fourth case study in this series applies our Design Impacts Framework to an interior design project.

Karin Heinsch
July 30, 2025

Capella Design – Selora Grab Bar Frame

Karin Heinsch
July 30, 2025

Exploring the design of a home product through DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework, looking at the vision, functionality, brand, environmental benefits, and health & wellness.

Karin Heinsch
July 15, 2025

Zoll – Life Vest by Vandal Goods

Karin Heinsch
July 15, 2025

A case study illustrating how DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework applies to a fashion and wellness design.

Karin Heinsch
July 1, 2025

S-Bench – Prairie Garden

Karin Heinsch
July 1, 2025

DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework demonstrates how design interventions create positive impacts that can be assessed and measured. This case study is exemplary of the five critical impacts of design in the Framework. 

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