FINAL RESEARCH presents SESSION, an initiative with the goal of creating a space for global design discourse through live lecture, platforming people and practices that critically engage with design and research. SESSION is hosted at New Stadium @newsystems_ in Toronto with our guest speakers joining us virtually.

[INFORMATION] Our first guest is Darius Ou @darius_ou , a Singapore-based graphic designer whose practice focuses on typography, motion design and graphic lore. He runs hyperpress @hyper.press , a research initiative and body of work exploring the intersections of 3D printing, graphic design and publishing—producing 3D printed books, objects and texts. He is a recipient of the ADC New York Young Guns 21 award, and the Tokyo Type Directors Club Annual Award 2026. [DATE] Wed 04.29.2026 [LOGISTICS] Darius will be giving a 75 minute talk followed by an extended Q&A period with time for social after. Doors open at 7PM with talks beginning at 7:45. Guests are welcome to bring beverages. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. [RSVP] Seats are limited. Follow the link in bio to RSVP and guarantee entry. This event is PWYC, a $5 donation is suggested to cover costs and labour. FR_12_P TALK LUMA.COM/DARIUSOU #DARIUSOU #FINALRESEARCH #NEW

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Announcing our first official label party in Toronto, featuring Trailcam, Leevisa, EEEEEE, and Joel Eel; sketching a dubby palette and whatever drifts the night away. 
Saturday April 4, 2026 PERCARE Label Night Feat. @tra1lcam @leevisa EEEEEE Joel Eel +19 / $10 advanced tix on RA Bambi’s - 1265 Dundas W Art Direction & Story: @joel_eel Design: @ericlchen Photography: @badreggae Talent: Trailcam, Leevisa

made a mix for @si_romo_ 's beloved door.link that sounds like it's playing in a tiny room off a small speaker and you're standing outside we love music and we love door dot link

RENEW: Popup on view at New Stadium @newsystems_ 2025 July 04-06 @nahkihg presents a collection of cast aluminum vessels inspired by the aesthetic and cultural space of techno. His range also includes the Club Purse by his label @senderknown , and a collection of bags designed for NYC-based @lettonne.dance @alyssaalikpala outlines the process of archiving a site in flux in her assemblage of cast aluminum fragments and gathered materials. @rafrennie displays a series of printed matter designed, written and produced during his MFA at Yale, culminating in Modern Nostalgic Fantasies: a collection of texts about politics, virtuality, science fiction, and design released by @exopublications @nicolettethai shows a dark and understated pair of images for RENEW. @teijimyth proposes a new design for the traditional folding fan display stand. @perpetualcare.club present a collection of their recent physical music releases. @offbrand.library supplies printed reference material from the likes of Rick Owens, Ill Studio and WERK Magazine @jeremy.joo provides the seating Scenography, spatial design and production by @andfr.ends @bien____venu Special thanks to @newsystems_ and @alkemi.design @human.dillon Photo @cruz.shipp OGY-112

RENEW: Popup Opening Night at New Stadium Thank you for making this night so special 🖤 See you at the dance 🪟🪭 July 18 at Bambi's Scenography, spatial design and production by @andfr.ends @bien____venu Photo @cruz.shipp OGY-112