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Build Your Ideas
The Design Fabrication Zone (DFZ) is an interdisciplinary incubator dedicated to uplifting creative practice and entrepreneurship in design and fabrication. Through public programming and membership, the DFZ empowers its community to transform early-stage ideas into tangible prototypes, installations, and businesses.
Our member-based services and mentorship connect our growing community of local makers with the digital fabrication and professional development resources they need to excel.
Pictured Below: Studio A12 (external link) , DFZ Alumni, Experimental Track
Opportunities & Events
Interested in joining the Design Fabrication Zone community but unsure if membership is the right fit for you? Stay connected through our public programming and other opportunities.
News & Updates
February 3, 2025
Become an Open Shop Ambassador at the DFZTMU students can apply to this volunteer position to build their digital fabrication skills and support the DFZ Open Shop community.News Subtitle:
January 21, 2025
Experience ‘partition: a line and its memory’The DFZ is proud to support Dead Projects with their interactive window display for the 2025 DesignTO Festival. ‘partition: a line and its memory’ will be on view Jan 24th to Feb 2nd. News Subtitle:
November 21, 2024
Marmco Makes Waves with Their Touring Exhibit 'Three Dimensions'DFZ Experimental Track members Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borins push the boundaries of contemporary art with their innovative touring exhibition 'Three Dimensions', now on view at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.News Subtitle:
October 1, 2024
Discover membership at the DFZMembership applications to the Design Fabrication Zone are open! Apply for our Winter 2025 Cohort by November 12, 2024News Subtitle:
September 18, 2024
2025 Student Grant Applications now open! Eligible Creative School students are encouraged to apply by Nov 18, 2024.News Subtitle:
September 1, 2024
Introducing Cookie Brunel: 2024 Creative in ResidenceCreative in Residence (CiR) program is a 3 month self-directed residency opportunity for ‘making-based creatives’ at all stages of their career.News Subtitle:
