Miner Thought has had a long history of evolution. Embracing change and transformation over nearly two decades.
Miner Thought is guided by Todd Lawson, a creative leader with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of design, technology, and strategy. His background spans agencies, design studios, and SaaS teams — uniting creativity, data, and human insight to drive meaningful impact. Todd’s belief that imagination works best when grounded in logic and empathy shapes Miner Thought’s mission to design smarter systems, stronger brands, and better experiences for a more connected future.
Clientele (Partial List):
AIDS Committee of Toronto, ATI, Atlanta Magazine, Blu Ivy (Product UX/UI), Blue-Kote, Canadian Online Gamers Network, CDRS Hamilton, Débaufré, Elm Street Magazine, Enroute, eQuoShift, Euroglass, Exclaim, Fortune Magazine, Neighbourhood Coffee, iWorkyWorky (App UX/UI), QQuote Tire Software, Quantum Gelato, Toronto Jewish Film Festival, We Are Social (Social Agency) & more
Our unique timeline:
- 2001-2008 – Started under a different company name Toy Twuk Studios providing illustration, design, 3D animation and various creative services.
- 2009 – Relaunched company as Miner Thought to service the charitable sector “Design-for-good”.
- 2010 – Began to work again with for-profit clients.
- 2017 – Launched Miner Thought Clothing brand & eComm portal.
- 2018 – Began a variety of projects with new clients providing a mix of branding, design, UX, linear prototype builds, and marketing collateral for clients including EquoShift (UX), iWorky Worky (UX/Branding) and undisclosed advertising pitch work with Toronto Agencies.
- 2019 – Closed down clothing side of business due to crowding in the digital retail brand space.
- Today… Zeroing in our our focus in Product Design with extended brand design and advertising services for future-thinking advanced technology companies.