d.talks is a year-round platform for design education and engagement that connects Calgary’s creative community with the wider public.

Our core work includes delivering 6–8 annual Design Talks events (talks, film screenings, workshops), hosting monthly meet-ups to foster professional belonging, and supporting initiatives like the Artist as a Change Maker residency. This steady programming sustains dialogue within the design sector while building community across disciplines.

Each August, we present Design Week Calgary, the annual capstone that amplifies these conversations through 20+ city-wide events, engaging thousands of attendees, 100+ volunteers, and diverse partners. Our goal is to highlight the best and the brightest in the design sector to the public. A celebration of the incredible talents within our own city.

Our programs highlight how design shapes everyday life while ensuring underrepresented voices are included in Calgary’s design culture.

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The discussion events are produced with a combination of donations, organizational and in-kind support. We rely on individual donations and organizations to support the workshops, pilot projects and research that goes into producing provocative civic discourse. Please make a donation are here.

VOLUNTEER
Contribute your energy and skills to building conversations that are the fuel of change. Help us to produce an event, research a topic or participate in our annual Design Week. To inquire about committee openings, please contact us here. You can also subscribe to our newsletter to receive regular updates on our events.