This is an archive of v.1 of our blogTO design case study. The latest text, images, and motion graphics can be found at: studiofunction.com/case-studies/blogto/ — Refreshing one of Toronto’s biggest brands blogTO is Toronto’s main stop for local news, reviews, and best of lists. Created in 2004, it’s one of the city’s longest standing culture sites. A new visual identity and responsive web design were required to help the organization preserve its place as a contemporary destination for all things Toronto.

This is an archive of v.1 of our Plaza Ventures design case study. The latest text, images, and motion graphics can be found at: studiofunction.com/case-studies/plaza-ventures/ — Connecting private wealth and private tech Plaza Ventures is a forward-thinking venture capital firm focused on the innovation economy. Their annual micro-funds connect growth-stage companies to a wealth of knowledge and private capital from successful families. …

This is an archive of v.1 of our Canada Learning Code rebrand case study. The latest text, images, and motion graphics can be found at: studiofunction.com/case-studies/canada-learning-code/ — Solidifying Canada as a leader in innovation Canada Learning Code is on a mission to help 10 million Canadians learn vital skills for the digital economy. Through program workshops, strategic partnerships, and a focus on underrepresented demographics in STEM, the organization is changing the landscape of tech education nationwide. …

Maple is founded by a small team of exceptional entrepreneurs, including a front-line emergency room doctor — they have a collective vision for the future of healthcare in Canada. The team believes online doctor consultations can greatly reduce the load on existing ER facilities, and shift care into local communities…

Digital Literacy for Everyone Ladies Learning Code is an inspiring not-for-profit that’s become a leading resource in shaping digital literacy education. Since 2011, LLC has grown their reach to chapters in 30 cities across Canada — at least one in every province! …

We often write posts for an audience of fellow designers, but what about our clients? It’s time to share the love. …

The deepening integration of our lives with automated services is simultaneously amazing and terrifying. New technologies have great power to disrupt the status quo and offer us amazing conveniences. But so too can they rapidly reconfigure landscapes, displace jobs, and leave people behind. How will the complexion of the world…

At Studio Function, we spend a lot of time reflecting on the state of design (possibly too much). Over the past 15 years we’ve galvanized many of our personal definitions of design, the design process, and its role in the world. …

We like to think of design as a language. The ideas of vocabulary, grammar, tone, and pronunciation all have analogous visual counterparts. We find it’s a powerful metaphor to help new designers deepen their abilities in a meaningful way. One of the most important skills to have when learning a…