Designer Spotlights

Gilbert Fortin of Attirail Design Office shares how various interests and combined experiences led to a comprehensive collection of activity-related products and gear.

Interdisciplinary artist Deepikah RB shares how she decided to move her practice away from machines and into a world of wonderment.

Fran Erazo of Culturans explores the importance of collaboration and finding ways to create meaningful connections.

How Jessie Sohpaul found a place between the worlds of art and design.

Designer, researcher, and educator Judith van den Boom embraces change and evolution in her career.

Designer and researcher Mari Koppanen draws inspiration from the transformative impact of fungi.

Designers Dominic Montante and Eugenio Schiano of Amunì on the influence of their roots on their work.

Poland-based ‘Dwell’ exhibitor Bartosz Mucha (who works under the name ‘Studio Poorex’) shares the inspiration behind his piece ‘Mini Sunbed’.

Thunder Bay-based Anishinawbe artist Justine Gustafson talks about returning to the path of her ancestors.

Industrial designer Mal Yu talks the value of tactility and functionalism in the physical world.

Montreal-based design firm RICOSTUDIO on the importance of not limiting themselves to just the designing of objects.

Artist Vishwa Patel talks about the importance of embracing one’s cultural identity.