Designer and DesignTO Youth participant Wishah Qaisar shares her artistic journey and the importance of storytelling in her work.
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A Message from Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow
Mayor Olivia Chow, on behalf of Toronto City Council, proclaims January 19 – 28, 2024 as “DesignTO Festival Week” in the City of Toronto.
Online Projects at the 2024 DesignTO Festival
The 2024 Festival features a variety of online projects including exhibitions, talks and more. There’s lots to do from the comfort of home.
The 2024 Launch Party Welcomes PA Laura Smith, Mayor Chow, and Councillor Malik
DesignTO is honoured to welcome PA Laura Smith, Mayor Chow, and Councillor Malik to celebrate the launch of the 2024 DesignTO Festival.
The 2024 Interior Design Show Toronto Marks its Quarter of a Century Milestone
Celebrating 25 years of being Canada’s premier design showcase, the globally renowned Interior Design Show (IDS) will return with its immersive tradeshow, taking place on January 18 – 21, 2024 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Meet the 2024 DesignTO Awards Jury
Meet the 2024 DesignTO Awards Jury. The 2024 DesignTO Awards, are supported by KPMB Architects.
A Message from the Prime Minister of Canada
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Mike Geiger
Mike Geiger talks to us about bridging traditional and digital art forms, Ren and Stimpy, animation, and more.
Joy at the 2024 DesignTO Festival
Much of our 2024 Festival programming is joyful, embracing community and connection, care, wellbeing and of course celebration!
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Justin Kyung In Park
‘DesignTO Talks: Dematerialized’ speaker Justin Kyung In Park discusses how a background in architecture influences his work with technology.
Sustainability at the 2024 DesignTO Festival
As one of our core principles, sustainability, referring to ecological, social, economic, local, climate action, and innovation, is reflected in our Festival programming.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Annaka Hoelk
Product and furniture designer, and Lucid Ideas exhibitor Annaka Hoelk tells us about her connections to the environment and how that influences her practice.
