Published Pieces.

Adrak Introduces High-End Cuisine to Yorkville

“Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood is well known for its elaborate collection of luxury fashion boutiques, cafés, and lavish restaurants packed to the brim with guests as a testament to the quality of their offerings. Adrak Yorkville…”

This Multi-Floor British Pub just Opened in the Heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District

“Saint John’s Tavern has brightened the corner of John and Adelaide Streets in Toronto’s Entertainment District with elevated pub food and a much-needed hangout space for late night drinks with friends…”

Photo Exhibit Explores Racial and Ethnic Identity

“Ryerson student, Hannah Somers, was featured at the Stephen Bulger Gallery in Toronto’s west end art district…”

Free Geek Toronto Turns E-Waste into Opportunity for the Community and Environmental Change

“Free Geek Toronto (FGT) operates as a not-for-profit employment social enterprise that houses a range of operations to provide opportunities for employment, new passion, productive work towards reducing electronic waste (e-waste) and promoting a greener relationship with technology…” (DDM March 2021 Issue | Pages 92 - 99)

Connecting With the Bright Minds of Aspiring Entrepreneurs at TMU

“This past November, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), a higher learning institution renowned as an innovation-driven university, celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week from Nov. 13 to Nov. 17….”

This Italian Pasticcierie Honours Five Generations of Family History With His Authentic Dessert Shop

“Italian culture would not have the depth and reach it does without the integral and steadfast element of food. It is a love language that has been developed over thousands of years and is spoken between family members through the clinking of cutlery on Nonna’s china plates and the tossing of flour across a kitchen counter….”

YamChops is Toronto's Go-To Plant-Based 'Butcher'

“The growth of meatless options over the years has given rise to a swell of plant-based recipes, restaurants and enterprises. But despite this, Toronto's first and only plant-based butcher, YamChops, sticks out among the crowd…”

Creating a New Form: Performance Art during a Pandemic

“Canadian, internationally renowned artist Brendan Fernandes navigates pandemic obstacles with zoom-broadcasted dance commission, The Left Space, presented through the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)…” (DDM December 2020 Issue | Pages 80 - 85)

The Less Advertised Side of Hollywood with Industry Expert: Mark Lindsay

“Mark Lindsay spoke with DDM to offer a look inside his journey in the entertainment industry, the big changes he’s seen recently, and an abundance of helpful advice for any young, creative professional wanting to excel at their craft…” (DDM June 2021 Issue | Pages 48 - 52)

Fibra Inc. Takes Home the 2024 MAKO Student Innovation Award Prize

“MAKO Design + Invent has once again teamed up with Toronto Metropolitan University‘s Zone Learning ecosystem to hold the MAKO Student Innovation Award competition. Enduringly committed to supporting innovators at all stages in their entrepreneurial journey, we look forward to this time of year…”

Check out Deeply Rooted: Toronto’s First Black and Indigenous Farmers Market

“In a city as diverse as Toronto, this long-time chef strives to reflect that diversity in a predominantly white-centred industry and space with Deeply Rooted, Toronto’s first Black and Indigenous farmers market…”

Chef’s For Ukraine: A Union of Toronto Chefs are Striving to Raise Awareness, Funds and Spirits

“With conditions worsening overseas in Ukraine, these Toronto chefs have decided to combine their talents and assets with a night of food and community this coming Monday to raise funds and gather donations for Ukrainians escaping Russia’s ongoing invasion…”

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Seven Lives: Bringing rare Californian-Mexican Fusion Cuisine to Toronto

“A bright red awning, eye-catching bubble letters and the muffled sound of music accompanied by boisterous singing are what calls customers to line up out the door at the Californian-Mexican fusion taco shop, Seven Lives, located in the middle of Kensington Market…”

Movie Expo’s Voices of Colour Panel Pinpoints Industry Issues with Diversity

“This year’s 2021 virtual Movie Expo presented a riveting discussion that celebrated how far the film industry has come and pinpointed where more momentum is needed to create lasting change towards a diverse and inclusive field…” (DDM June 2021 Issue | Pages 58 - 62)

MAKO Client Hits Major Milestones With Invention: Change Up Kids™

“In this client spotlight, we are introducing an entrepreneur we recently had the pleasure of working with who has reached a few huge milestones with her inventive product: Change Up Kids™. Meet Lauren McLaughlin, the Founder of Change Up Kids™, a forward-thinking businesswoman, and mother of three adventurous young boys...”

Does a Prototype Have to Work?

Creating prototypes is a crucial step in the product development process. They serve as tangible representations of your ideas. But do they have to work, and how well?