Poland-based ‘Dwell’ exhibitor Bartosz Mucha (who works under the name ‘Studio Poorex’) shares the inspiration behind his piece ‘Mini Sunbed’.
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Preparing for DesignTO’s 15th Birthday
It’s incredible to think that in just a week, we’ll kick off the 15th annual DesignTO Festival—a milestone we’re affectionately calling our 15th Birthday. Why? Because birthdays feel more festive than anniversaries!
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Justine Gustafson
Thunder Bay-based Anishinawbe artist Justine Gustafson talks about returning to the path of her ancestors.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Mal Yu
Industrial designer Mal Yu talks the value of tactility and functionalism in the physical world.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – RICOSTUDIO
Montreal-based design firm RICOSTUDIO on the importance of not limiting themselves to just the designing of objects.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Vishwa Patel
Artist Vishwa Patel talks about the importance of embracing one’s cultural identity.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Yasmin Mora
Textile artist Yasmin Mora creates work that invites viewers to engage with the past, present, and the emotions that shape our lives.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Christian Maidankine
Designer Christian Maidankine shares his inspirations, his venture into leatherwork, and the importance of crafting for the everyday.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Jordi Lopez Aguilo
Designer/architect Jordi Lopez Aguilo’s designs interact with the user and make you think a bit.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Kalpit Patel
Artist and storyteller Kalpit Patel discusses how introspection provided the clarity and courage to turn passion into meaning.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Roda Medhat
Artist Roda Medhat shares how the importance of heritage influences his work.
How designing a home inspired a furniture collection
Interior of Mischa Couvrette’s west end Toronto home. Teaming up with his longtime friend, architect Jonathan Mandeville of Passage…
