A youth-led design society for Calgary teens.
CYDS exists to help young people learn design skills, see their city with sharper eyes, and build thoughtful project work before university.
Apply for MembershipOur Mission
We help teens practice design as a public service: listening to communities, studying real places, proposing improvements, and presenting work with care.
Open to Calgary-area teens
No membership fee
Projects focus on Calgary spaces
What We Stand For
Trust First
We are careful with promises, safety, parent communication, and how youth work is represented.
Real Process
Good design is not just a final image. Members learn research, iteration, feedback, and documentation.
Calgary Focus
Members study the places they actually use: streets, parks, schools, transit stops, and community spaces.
Partnerships and Mentors
CYDS is building relationships with local architects, planners, educators, and post-secondary design communities. Confirmed opportunities will be listed only when they are ready.