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About DIAC
About The Design Industry Advisory Committee
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Nov 30, 2025
José Bringas – The Microscopic: Designing Print for Impact and Clarity
Nov 30, 2025

Designing print for impact and clarity, this case study explores how José Bringas’s AGO exhibition, a public video mapping installation, was successful in terms of the vision, functionality, brand, environmental benefits, and health & wellness – the five critical impacts of DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework.

Nov 30, 2025
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Nov 21, 2025
Snyder Architects – Magellan Community Charities Seniors Centre
Nov 21, 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 a seniors centre is exemplary of the five critical impacts of design in the Framework. 

Nov 21, 2025
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Nov 15, 2025
The Daniels Corporation – Accessibility Designed Program (ADP)
Nov 15, 2025

The Daniels Corporation’s Accessibility Designed Program provides a high standard of accessibility for people with disabilities. This project is exemplary of the five critical impacts of design in DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework. 

Nov 15, 2025
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Nov 4, 2025
BrainTrainr: Designing for Inclusive, Accessible AI Education
Nov 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.

Nov 4, 2025
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Nov 1, 2025
Omar Gandhi Architects – Brar Residence
Nov 1, 2025

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

Nov 1, 2025
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Oct 30, 2025
StopGap Foundation – Building Awareness Through Access
Oct 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.

Oct 30, 2025
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Oct 15, 2025
TRREB – REALTOR® QUEST 2025: Designing Print for Impact and Clarity
Oct 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.

Oct 15, 2025
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Oct 1, 2025
Engage at Every Step
Oct 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.

Oct 1, 2025
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Sep 30, 2025
HealthCraft Products – uPole
Sep 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.

Sep 30, 2025
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