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Author Archives: DesignTO
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Fran Erazo
Fran Erazo of Culturans explores the importance of collaboration and finding ways to create meaningful connections.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Jessie Sohpaul
How Jessie Sohpaul found a place between the worlds of art and design.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Judith van den Boom
Designer, researcher, and educator Judith van den Boom embraces change and evolution in her career.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Mari Koppanen
Designer and researcher Mari Koppanen draws inspiration from the transformative impact of fungi.
Maximize Your Festival Experience: Venues and Neighbourhoods Packed with Projects
While the 2025 DesignTO Festival has exhibitions, events, and installations across the city of Toronto, you’ll notice there are areas with higher concentrations of Festival programming popping up.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Amunì
Designers Dominic Montante and Eugenio Schiano of Amunì on the influence of their roots on their work.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Bartosz Mucha (Poorex)
Poland-based ‘Dwell’ exhibitor Bartosz Mucha (who works under the name ‘Studio Poorex’) shares the inspiration behind his piece ‘Mini Sunbed’.
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.
Maneuver the Festival w/ the DesignTO Mobile App
Plan your DesignTO 2025 experience using our Festival Mobile App. The app features the complete list of Festival Week programming and a Festival map. Save exhibitions, installations and events for quick access to your favourites.
