Taha Hossain
@taha-hossain
Founder & Creative Director at Daybreak Studio — a hybrid design and technology studio building brand, product and web experiences. Former product designer at Meta and Palantir. Organizer for Toronto Tech Week; Sheridan Product Advisory Council member; York University speaker.
Location
Not publicly listed (publicly associated with Toronto, Ontario, Canada) →
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Projects
Ideas brought to life. A look at the products, companies, and creative works built from the ground up, turning concepts into reality.
Dropbox Brand Website
Brand site and interactive experience built by Daybreak Studio for Dropbox. Recognized for user experience and responsive/adaptive design; credited in Webby Awards listing.
Source: winners.webbyawards.com2024–2025 (project published/recognized)
Dropbox x McLaren F1 (Brand collaboration / site)
Creative and interactive work for the Dropbox x McLaren F1 collaboration featured on Daybreak Studio's portfolio.
Source: daybreak.studio2025 (portfolio/featured)
Superpower (Product/brand work)
Product and brand work shown on Daybreak Studio's portfolio (Superpower project).
Source: daybreak.studio2024
Adaline (Identity & product system)
Identity and product work focused on biophilic-inspired adaptive systems (featured on Daybreak Studio portfolio).
Source: daybreak.studio2025
CTG x Adidas (Campaign / microsite)
Campaign and microsite work (art direction and interactive experiences) as part of Daybreak Studio's client work.
Source: daybreak.studio2024
In the Spotlight
When your work speaks for itself, sometimes others join the conversation. A collection of articles, interviews, and viral content where achievements have been shared.
Recognitions
Formal validation from the top. A showcase of official awards, grants, and government acknowledgements that recognize excellence and extraordinary ability.
Webby Awards — Winner (Dropbox Brand Website)
Dropbox Brand Website (Daybreak Studio) recognized in Webby Awards listings for Best User Experience / Best Responsive/Adaptive Design; creative credit includes Taha Hossain.
Source: winners.webbyawards.com2025
Awwwards — Site of the Day / Site of the Month (Dropbox Brand)
Daybreak Studio's work on the Dropbox brand site received Awwwards recognition (Site of the Day and later Site of the Month).
Source: daybreak.studio2025
FWA / Honorable Mentions (Daybreak Studio projects)
Daybreak Studio projects have been featured and awarded across FWA and other online showcases (honorable mentions, site awards).
Source: daybreak.studio2023–2025
Work Experience
Key roles that defined the journey. A timeline of companies and ventures where Sigil played a critical part in building teams, shipping products, and driving impact.
Founder & Creative Director
Founded and leads Daybreak Studio — a hybrid practice blending research, creativity, and technology to build brand, web, and product experiences for clients including Dropbox, McLaren F1, Ramp, Postmates, Microsoft, Snap, and Adidas.
Product Designer / Product Experience Designer
Designed product experiences (listed on personal site and LinkedIn as part of prior experience before founding Daybreak Studio).
Product Designer / Intern
Design internships/roles during academic years; contributed to product design and interaction work (referenced on personal site and portfolio sources).
Design Intern / Product Designer
Early design role/internship experience prior to full-time roles and founding the studio.
Membership
Affiliations and memberships in prestigious organizations and communities.
Founding Organizer / Hosting Committee (Creative Lead)
Part of the founding organizer team and on the hosting/creative committee; led the creative direction and website identity for Toronto Tech Week (2025 festival hosted 300+ events and partners including Google and Shopify).
Source: torontotechweek.com2024–2025
Product Advisory Council Member
Advises faculty on shaping the interaction design/product curriculum (listed on personal site and LinkedIn).
Source: tahahossain.com2023–Present
Guest Speaker
Delivered talks/guest lectures at York University (listed on personal site and LinkedIn mentions).
Source: tahahossain.com2021–2024
Education
Academic foundation and learning journey. Institutions and programs that shaped expertise and knowledge.
Bachelor in Design (YSDN)
Design graduate from the York/Sheridan joint design program (often referenced as YSDN '20).
Source: ysdn.infoSocials
Connect and explore. Links to social media profiles and professional networks.
