Improving the campus experience at the University of Toronto through student-led design
Engineers are trained to jump quickly to solutions, but design thinking helps us to understand the needs of the people we are designing for. In this blog, Harish reflects on how he learned that listening to human stories and understanding people’s experiences in design thinking creates better solutions than relying only on quantitative data.
Written by Harish Shankar, Qualitative Data Archivist, Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Engineering Science
The International Students: Life After Graduation documentary short follows six international students as they pursue their work and passions in the years after graduating from U of T. The individual stories weave together to show the common experiences, including challenges and triumphs, of stepping into the world after university. Members of the University of Toronto community are invited to join us for the premiere screenings of the documentary short, which is intended to share what life after graduation looks like. Some of the students from the documentary will be participating in a moderated panel after each screening and will discuss some of their post-production thoughts as they reflect on their experiences.
Written by Julia Allworth, Manager, Innovation Projects
In this blog, the iHub’s summer Graphic Design team shares their experiences bringing creative projects to life. Bela and Blossom reflect on their challenges and how their learning helped them improve their process in both work and life.
Written by the Graphic Design Team
In this blog, Mona and Becky discuss how they developed professional and creative skills in user experience design through collaborative practice in their work on the Supporting Student Parents mini site in partnership with the Family Care Office. Working alongside users and actively gathering feedback, Mona and Becky embraced opportunities to challenge themselves, refine their ideas, adapt to real-world needs, and produce work that they feel carries meaningful impact beyond the classroom.
Written by the UI/UX Team
The Innovation Hub and Accessibility Services invite U of T students to tour the Tangled Gallery on Friday, November 28th, 2025, from 1:00PM to 3:00PM.
In this blog, Angelina talks about her experience as a student in comparison to the expectations of the workforce. She reflects on the “unlearning journey” she needed to break out of her self-proclaimed perfectionist-procrastinator student cycle.
Written by Angelina Kim, Community Engagement and Event Facilitator, BCOM, Rotman Commerce
The Innovation Hub is pleased to announce the re-launch of Innovation Hour – an informal coffee hour where faculty, staff and students come together to engage in meaningful dialogue around topics that impact students using design thinking methods and mindsets.
Are you someone who is experienced in design, passionate about collaborating with team members, and has a desire to learn? The Innovation Hub is hiring a Graphic Design & Communications Coordinator! We are looking for a seasoned graphic designer with leadership potential and an interest in project management and administration.
Written by Julia Allworth, Manager, Innovation Projects
The Innovation Hub welcomes a wonderful group of students into our team each term. We’re beginning this fall-winter term with a skilled group of changemakers comprised of both work-study students and Team Leads.
Written by Arshdeep Kang, Communications & Operations Lead, Honours Bachelor of Design
On World Mental Health Day, Ruth shares her belief that resilience is a skill that everyone should build to support their wellbeing. While discussing this year’s theme, Ruth encourages us to look at World Mental Health Day as a time to reflect on what we have in common in our individual journeys.
Written by Ruth Rodrigues, Research Lead, Master of Education, Social Justice Education