RGD Designathon - Ottawa
Event Information
Description
At this 12-hour event, design students and recent grads will work in teams on a variety of non-profit projects.
Student RGD, Junior Affiliate and Provisional RGD Members are invited to sign up to participate in this event. Teams of 3-4 participants will be provided with a project brief, meet with their client and be led by a Certified RGD. This event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow designers, network and receive mentorship, while working on a real-life design project for a great cause!
Non-profit organizations are invited to submit a design project to be considered for the event where teams of design students and recent graduates led by senior creative professionals will provide pro bono services. Apply here for future Designathon events.
Industry professionals will mentor each team, helping to direct the creative work and provide guidance throughout the day. Click to see the results of our last Designathon which took place in multiple locations across Canada.
Continental breakfast, dinner and snacks and drinks throughout the day will be provided.
We'll also have giveaways and prizes, including the chance to win a free registration to DesignThinkers 2018 TO in Toronto (Oct 24-25) or DesignThinkers 2019 VAN in Vancouver (May).
Spots are extremely limited, so sign up today. This is an event you don't want to miss!