Each year, the Design Educators Conference celebrates the role of instructors, mentors and creative leaders in shaping the next generation of designers.
For 2025, the RGD is excited to partner with George Brown College to develop the conference’s visual identity, taking place on October 3 in Toronto, following the DesignThinkers Toronto event. The branding for this year’s conference carries special significance — it was designed not only by educators but also by students themselves.
Under the guidance of Kristine Do, Professor & Brand Design Coordinator at George Brown College, School of Design, student designers Esabelle Chen and Audrey Nickerson McIntyre collaborated to create a visual identity for the event.
What interested you the most in taking on the opportunity to brand this year’s Design Educators Conference?
“Being a design educator has helped me build a real sense of community — not just with fellow faculty, but with students too. Teaching allows me a way to give back by helping shape the next generation …