OUR SERVICES
At the Innovation Hub, we partner with changemakers.
A DESIGN THINKING CO-CREATION APPROACH
Meaningful consultation with students and other important stakeholders requires time and attention so that people feel valued throughout the process. The Innovation Hub provides partners with a full design-thinking investigation and consultation tailored to the unique needs of their community. Using design thinking methods and empathy-based research to investigate problems and answer questions related to student and campus experiences, we help partners design with students using a human-centred approach. Since 2016, the Innovation Hub has established trust with a wide network of U of T students, staff, faculty and alumni and honed expertise in design research and co-creation using our empathetic, ethical and equitable approach.
Our projects range in scope from designing campus spaces and services, policy evaluation, listening to the needs of students from equity-deserving groups, ideating for the future, and more.
WHY PARTNER WITH US
We have proven experience consulting with students
After thousands of empathy-based conversations with students, we’re experts at recognizing student needs.
Your project supports meaningful student employment
Every member of our team is a current U of T student or recent graduate. We invest in each team member’s goals and learning. Most of our leaders have grown through their work on our team.
Every project is branded to engage your audience
We think about positive public relations with your community while designing each project’s unique brand to ensure engagement and show students how much you care.
We get honest student feedback using a peer-to-peer approach
Our design research model involves students talking to other students. We create a comfortable space where students can be honest.
Innovative solutions co-created with the community
We bring people into the idea generation phase of our design research, helping generate co-created solutions to address student needs.
We provide insights & visions for change driven by data
Professional reports and presentations are designed to use data to inspire you with insights that fuel change and deepen understanding of student experiences.
WHY PARTNER WITH US
We have proven experience consulting with students
After thousands of empathy-based conversations with students, we’re experts at recognizing student needs.
Your project supports meaningful student employment
Every member of our team is a current U of T student or recent graduate. We invest in each team member’s goals and learning. Most of our leaders have grown through their work on our team.
Every project is branded to engage your audience
We think about positive public relations with your community while designing each project’s unique brand to ensure engagement and show students how much you care.
We get honest student feedback using a peer-to-peer approach
Our design research model involves students talking to other students. We create a comfortable space where students can be honest.
Innovative solutions co-created with the community
We bring people into the idea generation phase of our design research, helping generate co-created solutions to address student needs.
We provide insights & visions for change driven by data
Professional reports and presentations are designed to use data to inspire you with insights that fuel change and deepen understanding of student experiences.
