What is the SDS?

At the Sudbury Design Society, we believe that by fostering a vibrant community of designers, we can collectively elevate our craft, learn from one another, and push the boundaries of design in Sudbury. Whether you seek inspiration and feedback or simply want to chat with someone who gets your creative process, we provide the support and connections you need.

Come help us build a foundation for design in Sudbury. Open positions.

Our Mission

We want to create a space where designers can help and learn from one another regardless of design discipline or industry type. Our mission is a commitment to designers by bringing awareness and visibility to design, upholding the standards of professionalism and ethics, providing networking, professional development, advocacy and sparking conversation about what design means and what it does for the world.

Our History

When we started the Sudbury Design Society, we had an idea about graphic design and the observation that elevating design meant more than just talking about it. We set out to create a space that was a “meeting of creative minds,” and in April of 2008, the first SDS meeting was held with the RGD. It wasn’t until 2009 that the SDS was ready to stand independently and become a separate entity run and built by local designers. Since then, the SDS has become a place that helps shape a better Sudbury for designers and creatives, just as the founding members promised.