For the second year, York University's AMPD hosts Ontario's National Portfolio Day, offering students portfolio feedback and university application guidance.
The York University School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) welcomes eight new faculty members this fall.
York University’s Department of Design, known for its interdisciplinary approach, celebrates two decades of educating top designers, showcasing alumni projects at DesignTO.
The Royal Canadian Mint marked the lunar new year with AMPD alum Lily Kao's (BDes ‘14) new 1 oz. pure silver coin design in honour of the Year of the Rabbit. The Rabbit Coin follows Kao's Lunar Tiger Coin, released last year in honour of the Year of the Tiger, which is the second instalment […]
On November 4 to 6, the first-ever York University Game Jam offered students the opportunity to conceptualize, design, and build a functioning game as a team. Participants created a game from beginning to end in a prescribed time. The tight time period encouraged creative thinking, making small but innovative and experimental games. This year's YU […]
Shital Desai is combining her expertise in robotics with product design to create innovative solutions that are both inclusive and inspired. As the principal investigator for AMPD’s Social and Technological Systems Lab (SaTS), she addresses the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Un SDGs) 3 and 4 concerning good health and well-being and quality education. “I […]
Embracing young Asian Canadian talent through design From designing lipstick packaging to a horror movie title sequence, the creativity of young Asian Canadians was brought together in a diverse, virtual exhibition organized in celebration of Asian Heritage Month in May. The virtual show, Embracing Young Asian Canadians’ Talent, featured the work of young designers of […]
Design Students Take Home National Student Awards York University Design students took home big wins at the 2021 The Advertising & Design Club of Canada (ADCC) Student Competition. The ADCC looks for the best portfolio pieces from students in advertising, graphic design, editorial and book design, and interactive design. AMPD Winners: SILVER, BEST EDITORIAL & […]
