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About Designthinkers

DesignThinkers is Canada’s largest graphic design conference. It brings together visionaries from a range of disciplines to explore creativity, the design process, the future of design and design thinking. The inspiring event is now in its 25th year.

Designthinkers Vancouver

DesignThinkers Vancouver will take place at the Vancouver Playhouse on May 28–29, 2024. However, if you are unable to attend in-person, you can also attend virtually through the online event portal Pheedloop, watching the sessions streamed live and connecting with other attendees online.

Vancouver Playhouse Exterior

Vancouver

May 28-29

600 Hamilton Street
Vancouver BC
V6B 2P1

Vancouver
Playhouse

Meridian Hall Exterior

Toronto

November 7-8

1 Front St E,
Toronto, ON
M5E 1B2

Meridian
Hall

Travelling to the conference

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About RGD

The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) is Canada’s largest professional Association for graphic design professionals, with 4,400 Members including firm owners, freelancers, managers, in-house designers, educators and students. Through the RGD, Canadian designers exchange ideas, educate and inspire, set professional standards, and build a strong, supportive community dedicated to advocating for the value of design. Our vision is for a graphic design profession that is broadly valued for its contribution to life, commerce and society.

Past Conferences

Now in its 24th year, DesignThinkers has a long history of inspiring, connecting and affirming creative communicators from around the world. The conference has welcomed hundreds of speakers and thousands of attendees since its inception. Join us to see what makes DesignThinkers so special.

FAQ

Combo tickets include RGD Affiliate Membership with a ticket to DesignThinkers. Once you purchase your Combo ticket, you will receive the regular conference confirmation email plus additional information on activating your Affiliate Membership.

Yes, all presentations are recorded, and all tickets receive access to the recordings for 3 months after the event. Become an RGD Member to receive indefinite access to the recordings and our extensive video library.

In-person tickets receive access to the sessions on both days (in-person and streaming), roundtable discussions, a designer marketplace, a delegate party and the conference recordings for 3 months after the event. Streaming tickets receive access to the sessions on both days (streaming only), virtual roundtable discussions, a virtual designer marketplace and the conference recordings for 3 months after the event.

Registrants will receive a detailed email about attending DesignThinkers approximately one week before the event. The email includes how to log in to the event platform, how to view session recordings and what to expect when you arrive at the venue if you are attending in-person. Please check your spam and junk folders to make sure you aren’t missing any important information from us.

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