# Event Details - **Event Name**: Work and Play: Data for Designers - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for an all skill-level, workshop that explores how data can be leveraged in strategic and creative story telling.About this EventJoin us for ‘Work and Play: Data for Designers’ — an all skill-level, participatory workshop tailored for freelance creatives, arts workers, students and aspiring data and design professionals. As part of the 2026 DesignTO Festival, this PWYC (pay what you can), half-day workshop will cover the basics of data sourcing, analysis, and visualization. Additionally, we will explore how data can be leveraged in strategic and creative story telling.‘Work and Play’ will deepen and expand your creative practice and expertise through engaging hands-on activities that showcase free and available data tools, diverse case studies, and creative approaches that engage with data. Participants will also tackle sampling their own data, learn to find meaningful insights, and craft compelling stories for their businesses, charities, or art projects.Workshop Program: January 31st, 20262-3pm:Data Visualization History (Key Moments)Data BasicsActivity #13-4pm:Starting a data projectSourcing and CleaningAnalysis and Visualization techniquesActivity #2Break 4pm-4:30pm (light refreshments)4:30-6:00pm:Activity #3Maximum Capacity: 15 Participants-PWYC Suggestion: $30-Questions: karinaiskandarsjah@surfaceimpression.com–About the Facilitators:Surface Impression specializes in amplifying the impact of digital for cultural and mission-driven organizations. A significant portion of our work is with the GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums). We also partner with a variety of other clients, such as educational institutions, foundations, and nonprofit organizations, to help them develop digital skills programs and culture sector research endeavors.DART (Digital Action Research Transformation) is a cohort-based program for cultural institutions – such as galleries, libraries, museums, theatre companies and music venues – focused on building digital skills through collaborative action research, supported by mentorship and guidance from an expert team. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/work-and-play-data-for-designers/100001975146824321 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, nonprofit, charities, festivals, theatre, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 33.28, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: 401 Richmond St W #228 - **lat**: 43.6481666 - **long**: -79.3943177 - **full address**: 401 Richmond St W #228, 401 Richmond Street West, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Work and Play: Data for Designers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7743576b9760c8d5a0f34959232c2090ae949598a8aa915f8e565bea9a69b1a6-rimg-w1200-h463-dc716266-gmir.jpg?v=1764035468 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Work and Play: Data for Designers being held? - **A:** Work and Play: Data for Designers takes place on Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 401 Richmond St W #228, 401 Richmond Street West, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Work and Play: Data for Designers? - **A:** Tickets for Work and Play: Data for Designers are priced at CAD 33 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral - FreeFreeAvailablePWYC - $10CAD 10AvailablePWYC - $30 (suggested)CAD 33 + CAD 3 feeAvailablePWYC - Enter your own amountFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Work and Play: Data for Designers? - **A:** Work and Play: Data for Designers is organized by Surface Impression. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Work and Play: Data for Designers is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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