Undergraduate | BDES

Communication Design

Ki Ayo? by Prachi Popat. Ki Ayo? is a common greeting in Kutchi which translates to ‘How are you?’ This practice space is aimed at reconnecting with my Kutchi culture—finding new ways to engage with its dialect and traditions keeping today’s socio-cultural context in mind. A collage of brightly colored, vintage-style prints featuring stylized portraits of women and jewelry. The prints use bold colors such as neon pink, orange, red, green, and brown, with overlapping layers and text in both English and Hindi. Words like “CHOLEY,” “KYA BOLE CHUDIYAN,” “BADTAMEEZ,” “Jewar-Gehenna,” and “Lucchi” are visible across the different prints. The compositions mix patterns, faces, and accessories, giving the piece a pop-art aesthetic with a handmade, screen-printed feel.
Undergraduate | BDES

Communication Design

Join a Creative + Connected Community

We’re Canada’s #1 art and design university, known for creative excellence that extends from your academic and studio experience into opportunities outside the classroom and after graduation.

Earning your Bachelor of Design degree in Communication Design is more than coursework—it’s about becoming part of a vibrant creative community.

You’ll gain access to professional development opportunities that connect you with industry leaders, innovative studios and real-world experiences, including:

  • Regular speakers and events, including the Pop-Up Type Museum
  • Networking events with notable designers and industry leaders
  • Work Experience Program, facilitated by our Career Development and Work Integrated Learning team
  • Connections with local studios, shops and labs
  • Internships, grants and research opportunities through The Shumka Centre for Creative Entrepreneurship, The Health Design Lab, Material Matters, DESIS and the Graphic Research Unit
  • On-campus exhibition space to showcase your work to the public

In Others’ Words

“Graphic design is a tool for conveying ideas and affecting change. One of my favourite courses investigated how facilitating access to the tools and methods of graphic design can support a traditionally underserved group: teenagers.”

Sam Talbot, BDes,
Communication Design

A close-up of a student wearing headphones and using a stylus on a drawing tablet, while a large monitor in front of her displays a grid of colorful images. She works intently in a modern computer lab.

Opportunities after Graduation

Graduates of the Communication Design program develop technical expertise and critical thinking skills, leading to careers in tech, commercial practice and academia. Many work as graphic designers, art directors or visual designers, while others pursue graduate studies.

Career paths include:

  • Communication, graphic and interface design
  • Creative and art direction
  • Principal and lead design roles
  • Social media strategy and community engagement
  • Design research and further education
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