We are a global design community, bringing together designers and design leaders through exciting events and inspiring talks.

DesignX Community

An intimate dinner gathering for the design community in Toronto.

We bring together senior designers, design managers, researchers, and design-adjacent leaders for meaningful conversations over good food.

No stage, no speakers — just thoughtful dialogue in a relaxed setting.

You apply. We curate. You show up and have a great night. Simple as that.

A few days before the dinner, we’ll share the guest list and a private WhatsApp group to connect ahead of time.

Yes — we ask for a $50 hold to confirm your seat.

If you attend, $45 will be refunded. The remaining $5 helps cover planning and operational costs.

This helps us reduce no-shows and continue organizing these small, meaningful gatherings.

We rotate between some of our favorite restaurants — cozy spots with great food and a good vibe. 

The exact location will be shared with confirmed attendees closer to the date.

💡 Design-adjacent professionals in tech

Whether you lead a team, run your own practice, or are deep in the craft — this space is for you.

Senior product designers, design managers, researchers, and design-adjacent leaders in tech. Whether you’re leading teams or exploring your next big idea, you’ll feel at home here.

Typically ~$50 to cover the cost of food. We don’t profit from this — it just helps us avoid no-shows and support great venues.

Always in downtown Toronto. We rotate restaurants like 

 — intimate spots with great vibes and shared plates.

Nope! We intentionally keep it small and curated. If your friend is interested, ask them to apply separately — we’d love to consider them for a future one.

📝 Will I know who's attending in advance?

Yes. We’ll send out a short attendee list and WhatsApp link a couple of days before, so you can break the ice ahead of time.

🥦 What if I have dietary restrictions?

We accommodate most dietary needs — just let us know in your application and we’ll make sure you're taken care of.

“The dinner was amazing — we had a great time meeting each other, and had great conversations! Definitely a success.”

“It was my first DesignX event and I had a great time!”

“It was great 👍 I appreciate the opportunity to meet such fantastic designers. Already expecting the next time!”

“I really enjoyed the dinner format and being able to speak with other designers with similar experience. Some events can feel overcrowded with juniors, so this was refreshing! The small table made conversations flow naturally.”

🍽️ DesignX Dinner - July 24th