2025 RGD Designathon - Vancouver

RGD Members are invited to sign up to participate in this event. Teams of 3-5 participants will be provided with a project brief, meet with their client and be led by a senior creative.

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow designers, network and receive mentorship, while working on a real-life design project for a great cause! An industry professional mentors each team, helping to direct the creative work and provide guidance throughout the day.

Continental breakfast, lunch and snacks and drinks throughout the first day are provided.

Spots are extremely limited, so sign up today! This is an event you don't want to miss!

Schedule

• Saturday, November 29 — Discovery & Build Day
  8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Sunday, November 30 — Refinement & Delivery Day
  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Participating Studios

• ONE23WEST, 165 West 4th Ave, Suite 208, Vancouver
• hcma, 675 Hastings St, Suite 400, Vancouver

Non-Profits and Projects

Non-Profit: Alternative Residences Alternatives Inc.
Location: ONE23WEST, 165 West 4th Ave, Suite 208, Vancouver
Project: Logo/Identity Design
Refresh the identity to boost public awareness and fundraising, helping position the organization as a leader in mental health solutions for government and the public.

Non-Profit: Pure Gold Foundation
Location: ONE23WEST, 165 West 4th Ave, Suite 208, Vancouver
Project: Logo, Email, Brochure, Social Media Graphic
Design new branding and marketing materials to enhance youth engagement and community reach.

Non-Profit: BC Parks Foundation
Location: ONE23WEST, 165 West 4th Ave, Suite 208, Vancouver
Project: Merch Collection
Design a fresh collection of merch to grow brand visibility and support conservation fundraising efforts.

Non-Profit: BOMA NB PEI (Social Media Graphics)
Location: hcma, 675 Hastings St, Suite 400, Vancouver
Project: Social Media Graphics Templates
Provide consistent, professional templates for event promotion and member engagement, strengthening messaging and brand presence across channels.

Non-Profit: BOMA NB PEI (Membership Package)
Location: hcma, 675 Hastings St, Suite 400, Vancouver
Project: Print/PDF Brochure/Promo Piece
Design a membership package to clearly communicate value and attract new members, with versatile materials for advocacy and outreach.

Non-Profit: Cassie + Friends
Location: hcma, 675 Hastings St, Suite 400, Vancouver
Project: Packaging Redesign for Injection Support Kits
Redesign trauma-informed kits and medication sheets to help kids with Juvenile Arthritis face injections with confidence, expanding reach and equity nationwide.