Early plans are underway to redevelop Sidney Smith Hall as an iconic building at the University of Toronto. The Design Research Team reflects on the design thinking process, highlighting the importance of collaborative approaches to understanding the core needs of U of T community members.
![Justin standing outdoors in a forest with snow](https://blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca/innovationhub/files/2022/05/Feng-Justin.jpg)
![Gauri smiling in a blue blouse against a blurred background.](https://blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca/innovationhub/files/2022/09/Patki-Gauri--776x1024.jpg)
![Emily smiling against a white background](https://blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca/innovationhub/files/2022/05/Tchong-Emily--1024x848.jpg)
![A selfie of Aleksandra in a white Blazer against a beige background.](https://blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca/innovationhub/files/2022/09/Adach-Aleksandra-1024x768.jpg)
![Martha smiling against a white background](https://blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca/innovationhub/files/2022/05/Khoshabeh-Martha-576x1024.png)
Emily Ha-Tchong, Martha Khoshabeh, Aleksandra Adach, and Gauri Sachin Patki, Design Researchers, and Yunlong (Justin) Feng, Design Research Team Lead