Nov 06, 2025

Designing in Multiple Languages

Michael J. Young RGD, Ontario Public Service

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Description

In today's interconnected world, effective communication often requires designing in more than one language. This tallk explores best practices for creating visually cohesive, multilingual content. Participants will learn about accents and diacritics, the fundamentals of typesetting non-Latin scripts, strategies for selecting multi-script fonts and the essentials of Unicode. Whether you're designing for accessibility, branding or cross-cultural communication, this talk provides practical insights for integrating diverse languages seamlessly. Ideal for designers looking to enhance their typographic versatility to better serve Canada’s diverse population.

Michael J. Young RGD

Ontario Public Service

Michael J. Young is a Toronto-based designer, developer, and accessibility specialist. Since 2010, he's been with the Ontario Public Service, developing and overseeing branding and marketing campaigns for the province of Ontario in a small but mighty team of creatives. He's currently pursuing his Masters of Digital Media at Toronto Metropolitan University. Beyond his professional pursuits, Michael enjoys repairing old Macs, honing his culinary skills, and urban exploration via public transit.