2022 Festival Schedule - DesignTO

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'Stone': A square revolved. A bowl & pill represented as stackable geometric vessels. 'Trio': A patterned, steel pipe repeated as little as possible. Three identical pieces are fitted together to create the distinctive triangle shape. Each pipe is carefully machined, bent, & welded

Anony X Milky’s – CANCELLED

in-person

exhibition

Anony X Milky’s – CANCELLED

Jan 21

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Jan 30 2022

BEAT MIX includes three to five featured guests who are stationed in specific zones throughout the showroom. Participants have the opportunity to interact with the featured guests and meet a succession of individuals in small groups throughout the evening.

BEAT // MIX with Global Furniture

online

event: talk

BEAT // MIX with Global Furniture

Feb 16 2022

Exploring the importance of in-person social interaction and the innate urge to connect with nature in a digital age, 'Biophilia' is a display of traditional hand cut paper artwork by Nathalie Kraemer.

in-person

exhibition

Mar 02

Interpreting design objects as a powerful language through which social reality is affirmed, ‘But I Don’t Want Comfort’ abandons the focus on utility and function and uses form and sound to explore the spaces between efficiency, excess, history, and future.

But I Don’t Want Comfort

in-person

exhibition

But I Don’t Want Comfort

Jan 21

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Jan 31 2022

'Cli’mate Change' is an interactive light display that connects people and climate. It highlights our true nature and personal connection to the natural world and the communities where we live. A compelling reflection of what we should nurture and cherish.

Cli’mate Change – CANCELLED

in-person

window installation

Cli’mate Change – CANCELLED

Jan 21

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Jan 30 2022

Take a journey into Canada’s geological past without leaving the city! 'Core Shadows' is a lighting installation inspired by Ontario’s natural landscape and the human interaction that has altered it throughout time.

Core Shadows – CANCELLED

in-person

window installation

Core Shadows – CANCELLED

Jan 21

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Jan 30 2022

Join TORP and leading members of the Danish and Canadian architecture & design communities for a live virtual panel discussion on sustainable practices in architecture and furniture design & production. Danish Desire will also feature a furniture design exhibit at TORP’s Toronto showroom.

Danish Desire: Sustainable Methods in Architecture & Design

online

event: talk

Danish Desire: Sustainable Methods in Architecture & Design

Jan 22 2022

Printing clay is a new, digital approach to a familiar material. Through the lens of architectural and industrial design, this exhibition displays, explores, and reimagines the unique aesthetic and functional capacities of ceramic materials that are made possible by these emerging, fabrication and 3D-printing technologies.

in-person

window installation

Jan 21

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Jan 30 2022

This installation by Mason Studio explores human connection through shared memory and sensory experience. Using commonly found materials, the installation transports you to another place to experience a sense of calm and reverence for forces larger than ourselves.

Full Moon Reflected On The Ocean At 01:34

in-person

exhibition

Full Moon Reflected On The Ocean At 01:34

Jan 27

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Jan 30 2022

Following up on the 6 years of success participating in the DesignTO Festival, Sylvia Lee of Jeff Goodman Studio is launching 'GEO', a cluster of hand blown glass wall lights inspired by river rocks that are worn smooth by water and time.

in-person

window installation

Jan 21

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Feb 07 2022

A talk by Prof. Fulvio Irace - Polytechnic University of Milan. Gio Ponti (1891-1979) was the emblem of Italy rising from the ashes of war, consistently exercising his incredible creative abilities in all the fields that opened up to his inexhaustible imagination, from decorative arts to design to innovative architecture.

Gio Ponti: The Hyper-Italian

online

event: talk

Gio Ponti: The Hyper-Italian

Jan 21 2022

This window installation explores the idea that decades of minimalism is directly tied to the cultural erasure of all nations. By exploring Lithuanian textile patterns, artist Jade Usackas reconnects to her own heritage.

Minimalism & Crime – An Exploration of Cultural Identity

in-person

window installation

Minimalism & Crime – An Exploration of Cultural Identity

Jan 21

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Jan 30 2022

Showcasing the work of eight Canadian designers, ‘Purpose & Play’ is an exhibition that explores new prototypes for contemporary life focusing on domestic objects that are fun to use and fun to own.

in-person

DesignTO projectexhibition

Jan 21

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Jan 30 2022

Kicking off the rejuvenation of programming at Harbourfront Centre, we have re-opened to the public with a series of refreshing exhibitions sure to pique your interest!

Refresh Rejuvenate Recover

in-person

exhibition

Refresh Rejuvenate Recover

Feb 22

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Mar 20 2022

Swedish Socialism — start LIVING it now! Listen to the PODCAST and learn how to leverage 'Ikea CAPITALISM' for yourself. 'Handy Design - Modern Ideas' is an ONLINE school that teaches the foundations of Ikea Hacking and Peak Furnishings.

Swedish Socialism

online

event

Swedish Socialism

Jan 22

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Jan 30 2022

Aiming to highlight the School of Interior Design (SID) Year End Show’s (YES) theme, “Un/filtered”, this virtual installation recreates a familiar SID studio environment displaying students’ work and showcasing an “un/filtered” setting. This action is communicated through an illusion formed by reflected surfaces, creating an infinite space within the limited square footage. 'The Un/familiar Familiar' invites spectators to experience a never-ending visual threshold that plays with light, textures, and foregrounds.

The Un/familiar Familiar

online

exhibition

The Un/familiar Familiar

Jan 22

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Jan 30 2022

Peruvian based design studio D.A.R. Proyectos presents a series of handwoven glowing textile lamps. A window display is accompanied by an exhibition and talk, exploring the development of how state of the art technology is empowering traditional communities.

Weaving the Light

in-person

window installation

Weaving the Light

Jul 20

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Sep 05 2022

Interested persons are invited to submit their portfolios for review by YP designers to receive an in-person one-on-one feedback session with strategies for development. All levels are welcome, students, professionals or those interested in transitioning into a designer role.

Yabu Pushelberg Portfolio Review Night – POSTPONED

in-person

event: portfolio review

Yabu Pushelberg Portfolio Review Night – POSTPONED

Jan 28 2022

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