DFZ: Building Creative Careers in Tech

Forget what you might have heard: you can build yourself a creative career in arts, design and technology. The world is full of innovators who have carved their own path to design a unique profession that pushes the boundaries of your field - and we'd like to introduce you to them!

On Monday March 22nd join us at Building Creative Careers in Tech, an evening of discussions with creative professional in custom robotics, machine learning, tech wearables, bio material design, interactive installation, and more from the Startup and Experimental Track at the DFZ.

Whether you're curious or nervous about the future, this event is for you! The Design Fabrication Zone, New Media Program and Ryerson Rams Robotics (external link)  have partnered to bring you a rare opportunity to get some general life & career advice as you start to sculpt your future. Ask the pros your questions and widen your horizons to what's possible in the field of New Media Art, Engineering, Performance Studies, Interior Design, Creative Industries, Fashion, Science and Technology.

To register for the event, click here (external link, opens in new window) .

Graphics by DFZ Intern Isabel Delaney

Photo features the incredible work of DFZ Members. Left image features Startup Track member Dmitri Ignakov of Taiga Robotics (external link) . Dmitri controls the movements of the Kuka robotic arm with gestures via a VR headset. Right image features Experimental Track member and new media artist Mads Brimble (external link)  and her Organism Series, algorithmically generated genetic permutation acrylic sculptures.