Taha Hossain

Taha Hossain

@taha-hossain
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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
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaToronto, Ontario, Canada

Projects

Ideas brought to life. A look at the products, companies, and creative works built from the ground up.

In the Spotlight

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.

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O-1A Visa

Aliens of Extraordinary Ability. Reserved for individuals who have risen to the very top of their field.

Webby Awards — Winner (Dropbox Brand Website)

2025

Dropbox Brand Website (Daybreak Studio) recognized in Webby Awards listings for Best User Experience / Best Responsive/Adaptive Design; creative credit includes Taha Hossain.

Source: The Webby Awards

Awwwards — Site of the Day / Site of the Month (Dropbox Brand)

2025

Daybreak Studio's work on the Dropbox brand site received Awwwards recognition (Site of the Day and later Site of the Month).

Source: Awwwards

FWA / Honorable Mentions (Daybreak Studio projects)

2023–2025

Daybreak Studio projects have been featured and awarded across FWA and other online showcases (honorable mentions, site awards).

Source: FWA / industry showcases

Work Experience

Key roles that defined the journey.

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Founder & Creative Director

Daybreak Studio

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.

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Product Designer / Product Experience Designer

Meta

Designed product experiences (listed on personal site and LinkedIn as part of prior experience before founding Daybreak Studio).

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Product Designer / Intern

Palantir

Design internships/roles during academic years; contributed to product design and interaction work (referenced on personal site and portfolio sources).

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Design Intern / Product Designer

Konrad (Konrad Bauer / Konrad Studio)

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)
Founding Organizer / Hosting Committee (Creative Lead)
2024–2025

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).

Product Advisory Council Member
Product Advisory Council Member
2023–Present

Advises faculty on shaping the interaction design/product curriculum (listed on personal site and LinkedIn).

Guest Speaker
Guest Speaker
2021–2024

Delivered talks/guest lectures at York University (listed on personal site and LinkedIn mentions).

Education

Academic foundation and learning journey.

Bachelor in Design (YSDN)

Design graduate from the York/Sheridan joint design program (often referenced as YSDN '20).

Socials

Connect and explore.