WHO ARE WE?

JAYU is a Toronto-based charity dedicated to sharing human rights stories through the arts. The iAM Program program offers equity-deserving youth ages 12-29 free arts mentorship.

iAM programs are free and designed for young artists between the ages of 12 – 29 living in Ontario with no previous experience required. Equity-deserving is inclusive of Black and racialized folks, people with disabilities, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), 2-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer (2SLGBTQ+), newcomers to Canada and people experiencing homelessness or precarious housing.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Design thinking can be applied to anything and everything, from websites to experiences. Whether you want to turn an idea into a concept or want to understand why things are designed the way they are, over the 8 weeks we’ll walk through the stages of design thinking and how they’re applied into different spaces.

Learning Outcomes:

• Leave with a basic design framework that can be used for future work or study

• Better understanding of intention behind design patterns

• Feel inspired to turn ideas into a design concepts

• Identify and frame meaningful problems

• Recognize how design can create societal and cultural impact

NEED TO KNOW

• No design experience is required.

• Food, TTC tickets, and materials will be provided.

Please Note: Registration does not guarantee placement in this program. Confirmation emails will be sent prior to the program start.

If you have any inquiries please contact Sam, iAM Level 2 Program Manager at samantha@jayu.ca

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