The Interaction Design Exchange (IDX) is a specialized research, innovation and training centre housed within the School of Design at George Brown College (Toronto), ranked number one research college in Canada in 2015* and 2017.*
IDX helps businesses adapt to Industry 4.0, developing products, services and systems for the smart economy.
IDX is part of a growing network of Exchanges across George Brown College, each dedicated to a different area of expertise. The Exchanges bring together industry, government, faculty and students to further innovation in applied research and education.
Every year, the School of Design trains over 1,000 of Canada’s brightest and most motivated young minds in:
- Art & Design Foundation
- Graphic Design
- Interaction Design
- Digital Experience Design
- Game Art
- Game Design
- Concept Art for Entertainment
- Interactive Media Management
- Design Management
- Interdisciplinary Design Strategy
The School of Design adds approximately 400 highly-skilled and in-demand graduates to the workforce. Many benefit from hands-on research experience working with industry.
Learn more about who we work with
The IwB is a Toronto-based academic program and studio that offers a unique educational experience and professional services. The Institute focuses on collaborative design practice with the objectives of social, ecological and economic innovation through design research and strategy.
The Digital Media and Gaming Incubator helps digital companies grow and succeed by providing affordable space, business and professional services and technology to start ups.
GBC Research and Innovation engages industry, faculty, students, and the community-at-large through participation in educationally and economically meaningful research projects and partnerships. Our mission is to support and advance industry and community-problem solving through excellence in applied research, commercialization and scholarship. We focus on speed to market and enabling our partners to access the talent and funding to meet the needs of the innovation economy.
Affiliated Exchanges
George Brown College’s Fashion Exchange aims to model and foster innovative, ethical, and environmentally and socially sustainable production. FX is a vibrant hub where fashion education, design, production, entrepreneurship and engagement come together under one roof in the heart of downtown Toronto. FX brings together fashion educators, industry partners, community organizations, and fashion graduates to innovate for an increasingly sustainable, socially-conscious, and economically vibrant fashion industry.
Join the IDX Network
If you would like to learn more about becoming part of the IDX network, please don't hesitate to get in touch!
Daniel Caunter
Manager, Industry Liaison & Business Development
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 6979
E-mail: Daniel.Caunter@georgebrown.ca
georgebrown.ca/research
