DesignTO is a non-profit arts organization that curates exhibitions, presentations and educational programming to increase the public’s knowledge and appreciation of design and its role in creating a sustainable, just and joyful world.
DesignTO is best known for the DesignTO Festival, Canada’s leading and largest annual design festival that celebrates design as a multidisciplinary form of creative thinking and making, with 100+ free exhibitions and events forming Toronto’s design week every January.
In January 2020, the Festival featured 800+ artists and designers, and welcomed 160K+ visitors.
Purpose
We bring people together to design a better future.
Mission
We curate exhibitions, presentations and educational programming to increase the public’s knowledge and appreciation of design and its role in creating a sustainable, just and joyful world.
Vision
Through our public programming, embolden all Canadians to participate in designing a future where people and the planet are thriving again.