Think Design: Toronto's Design Sector – Full Report with Appendix

Also, a special “thank you” to Arlene Gould of DIAC, Laurie Belzak of Economic Development and Culture at the City of Toronto, and John MacLaughlin of TWIG who all helped with herding the cats and making sure I was making sense and not just presenting data. [...] We are excited to see that this research demonstrates the importance of the Toronto design sector workforce as a critical resource for economic and social advantage in Toronto and in our region. [...] The statistical data reveals the size and growth of Toronto’s Design Sector, and the significant number of Designers working across other sectors to enable innovation and prosperity. [...] The more we think about design, the more we realize that it is always around us — from housing to the transportation we rely on and to the digital devices we use. [...] Whether it is in our education system or in our business community, if we can emphasize and nurture design, then Toronto will continue to thrive and be at the forefront of innovation and maintain our international reputation of being a livable city.