Futures and Fringes
Futures and Fringes
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Description

We are strategists and prototypers working at the intersections of music, entertainment, social equity and tech.

Number of employees
2 - 10 employees
Categories
Market research Operations Financial modeling Website development Artificial intelligence
Industries
Business services Entertainment Marketing & advertising Technology
Representation
Minority-Owned

Recent projects

Digital Marketing Strategy and Website for Edu-Video Platform

Futures and Fringes seeks to enhance the visibility and user engagement of its video-based learning platform tailored for the entertainment industry. The platform offers diverse educational content, aiming to attract learners, educators, and professionals. The project involves designing a digital marketing campaign to increase brand awareness, generate leads, and boost subscriptions. By leveraging targeted strategies, the campaign will focus on promoting the platform's unique offerings and fostering a loyal user base. The project will also involve analyzing user testimonials and influencer partnerships to enhance social proof and credibility. Continuous monitoring and optimization of the campaign will be essential to ensure maximum return on investment.

Admin Bianca C
Matches 1
Category Digital marketing + 2
Open

Social Media Content Creation for a Radio Station

Futures and Fringes, has a web-based community radio station called BRONZE (https://bronze.zone/) dedicated to showcasing emerging scenes from around the globe, seeks to enhance its presence on Instagram. The goal of this project is to create visually engaging and culturally resonant social media assets that reflect the station's diverse musical offerings. Futures and Fringes will provide a content calendar with concept direction and seeking a graphic designer, digital artist or content creator, who specialize motion and 3D art as a nice to have. Learners will apply their knowledge of digital media design and marketing strategies to develop a cohesive set of Instagram reels and stories. This project provides an opportunity for learners to bridge classroom concepts with real-world applications in social media marketing. Deliverables: - Create a series of Instagram posts and stories. - Ensure designs are visually engaging and culturally relevant and on-brand. - Commit to a cohesive visual theme that aligns with the station's brand identity.

Admin Bianca C
Matches 1
Category Graphic design + 3
Open

Website for Creator Think Tank/Studio

Futures and Fringes, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to creative solutions within the cultural arts sector, seeks to develop an engaging and user-friendly website. The current online presence is minimal and does not effectively communicate the organization's mission or services. The goal of this project is to create a modern, visually appealing, and easy-to-navigate website that highlights the organization's initiatives, showcases ongoing projects, and provides resources for artists and researchers. This project will allow learners to apply their web development, design, and content creation skills in a real-world context. Key tasks include: - Conducting a needs assessment to understand the target audience and their requirements. - Designing a user-friendly interface that aligns with the organization's branding. - Developing the website using appropriate web technologies. - Capacity for e-commerce and purchasing/donating for whitepapers All content will be provided. Not for profit team will lead brand strategy and copywriting as needed to support final deliverables.

Admin Bianca C
Matches 1
Category Website development + 4
Open

Daily Companion: Daily Inspiration App

We are seeking to develop a minimalist iOS application designed to support young individuals in their daily routines. The app will provide users with daily push notifications prompts that offer encouragement, and reminders of their tasks. The goal is to create a reminders tool that helps users maintain a task list WITH motivation and focus throughout the day, enhancing their personal growth. The project will involve designing an intuitive user interface, developing a notification system for timely prompts, and ensuring seamless integration with iOS functionalities. By applying classroom knowledge in mobile app development, learners will gain hands-on experience in creating a practical and impactful digital solution.

Admin Bianca C
Matches 1
Category Mobile app development + 3
Open

Latest feedback

Yashvanth Alamuri
He / Him
Learner
March 17, 2025
Project feedback
Great work term, lots of work to do and will learn a lot!
Advance Ontario
Advance Ontario: January 2025 Cohort
Advance Ontario
Futures and Fringes
Revenue Optimization and Fundraising Strategy for Music learning platform
Futures and Fringes
Paaras Chaudhary
Learner
March 14, 2025
Project feedback
Collaborating with the team at Futures and Fringes was a highly rewarding experience. The team was supportive, and open to new ideas, making the project both engaging and insightful. It was a great opportunity to apply strategic planning and financial modeling in a real-world setting, and I truly valued the experience.
Advance Ontario
Advance Ontario: January 2025 Cohort
Advance Ontario
Futures and Fringes
Revenue Optimization and Fundraising Strategy for Music learning platform
Futures and Fringes
Darshan Dev Choudhury
Learner
March 14, 2025
Project feedback
Working with Naadu and Bianca on this project has been an outstanding experience. Their deep industry knowledge, strategic mindset, and openness to collaboration made this an incredibly engaging and enriching process. They provided valuable insights that shaped the direction of the project, ensuring that every aspect was aligned with the company’s vision and goals. Their leadership and commitment to innovation in music education are truly inspiring, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to collaborate on forward-thinking projects in the EdTech and music industries.
Advance Ontario
Advance Ontario: January 2025 Cohort
Advance Ontario
Futures and Fringes
Revenue Optimization and Fundraising Strategy for Music learning platform
Futures and Fringes