Beyond Function: An OCADU x Baycrest Exhibition
Independent Project
Exhibition
In-person
Jan
23
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Feb
01
2026
Free
Jan 25, 2026
5:00pm –
7:00pm
Jan 23Fri
12:00pm –
6:00pm
Jan 24Sat
12:00pm –
6:00pm
Jan 25Sun
12:00pm –
7:00pm
Jan 26Mon
Closed
Jan 27Tue
Closed
Jan 28Wed
12:00pm –
6:00pm
Jan 29Thu
12:00pm –
6:00pm
Jan 30Fri
12:00pm –
6:00pm
Jan 31Sat
Closed
Feb 01Sun
12:00pm –
6:00pm
All Ours Studios
62 Geary Avenue, Toronto
‘Beyond Function: An OCAD U x Baycrest Exhibition’ showcases tangible product prototypes co-created with older adults living with dementia at Baycrest Terraces. Featuring work from second-year Industrial Design students in a Human-Centred Design course, the exhibition highlights thoughtful design responses shaped through close collaboration and community engagement that go beyond function to support dignity and enjoyment in older adults’ daily lives.
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Over the course of a full term, students designed with the front line staff and residents onsite at Baycrest Terraces—working beyond the four walls of the university for a truly immersive, experiential learning studio. Guided by Associate Professor Ranee Lee in studio and Adjunct Professor Nadine Hare in seminar, students investigated the lived experiences of older adults and developed designs that prioritize dignity while addressing social, emotional, and cultural needs.
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Special thanks to Grace Chung, Melissa Turzanski, and Fern Fabrizi at Baycrest for their generous support, and to the residents, Baycrest staff staff on the Possibilities and Assisted Living floors for their invaluable collaboration.
Participants
Max Acreman, Natalia Banton, Gerald Blaboe, Finlay Brodylo, Maddox Couperthwaite, Terrell Duke, Jena Elrayes, Ghazal Fathi, Chloe Kim, Daesung Kim, Tracy Le, Aurora Linnington, Noah McBriar, Zacharie Menard, Brandon Mo, Kaitlyn Nguyen, Nayyara Nizam, Nekie Obalo, Neris Ozbek, Owen Palmer, Malini Pandya, Aurora Perez Molina, Sarah Ramos, Harshini Shankar, Cameron Teixeira, Gabriel Upton, Rebecca Wakefield, Zhiqi Zhou, Mitchell Pretak, Sabrina Huffman, Stella Rossi, Jade DavidsonAcknowledgements
Accessibility
Who should visitors contact with questions regarding accessibility?
Ranee Lee
Can people get to the venue using accessible transit?
Yes
