Improving the campus experience at the University of Toronto through student-led design
The Communications Team reflects on their role as translators of student data and the impact of visual storytelling as a tool to foster empathy in data-driven work.
Written by the Communications Team
Since its inception in 2016, the Innovation Hub has improved the campus experience at U of T by designing with students rather than for students using design thinking. As we approach our 10th anniversary, we want to celebrate with our community.
Join us on Monday, May 11th, 2026, for a special celebration where we will reflect on our work over the last 10 years, celebrate the hundreds of students who have made it all happen, and look towards the future.
We’re incredibly excited to kick-start the Summer 2026 Work Study season at the Innovation Hub! We have some amazing opportunities available to students this upcoming term. The deadline to apply for positions is Sunday, April 12th, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
To learn more about the roles we offer and the work we do, read our job descriptions below.
In this blog, Arshdeep and Diana reflect on the February Innovation hour event, with the focus on what changemaking means to students, staff, and faculty of U of T. Discussions during this event highlighted how change takes place at every level through collaboration, even if you can’t see it.
Written by Arshdeep Kang (Communications & Operations Lead, Honours Bachelor of Design) and Diana Radenko (Graphic Design and Communications Coordinator, Honours Bachelor of Arts, Book and Media Studies)
We’re looking for a creative leader who is passionate about the U of T community to lead Design Thinking at the Innovation Hub. If you’re someone who is curious, an out-of-the-box thinker and have a wealth of experience on your resume, we’d love to know more about you! We’re excited to share the the full-time Design Thinking Coordinator role at the Innovation Hub. To learn more about this role and how to apply, take a look below.
Written by Julia Allworth, Manager, Innovation Projects
Are you curious about what we do at the Innovation Hub? Are you interested in working with us during the Summer 2026 Work Study term?
On Monday March 30th, 2026, from 12pm-1pm, we’ll be hosting a special event in-person and via Zoom, sharing all about the Innovation Hub: who we are, what we do, and why we do it!
Continuing our tradition of hosting students for Alternative Reading Week, the Innovation Hub partnered with the ARW student leadership team and Accessibility Services to assemble a visual project capturing Signals of Hope on campus.
In this blog, Catherine reflects on her experience as a disabled commuter and connects her experiences to two insights from Innovation Hub’s design research.
Written by Catherine Dume, Community Coordinator, Master of Arts, Political Science
In this blog, Catherine reflects on her experience running the Community Connections volunteer program at the iHub, and what she learned in the process.
Written by Catherine Dume, Community Coordinator, Master of Political Theory
In celebration of Black History Month, Catherine reflects on the Innovation Hub’s process of creating personas and her experience as a black-disabled artist.
Written by Catherine Dume, Community Coordinator, Master of Arts, Political Science