Designer Spotlights

Textile artist Yasmin Mora creates work that invites viewers to engage with the past, present, and the emotions that shape our lives.

Designer Christian Maidankine shares his inspirations, his venture into leatherwork, and the importance of crafting for the everyday.

Designer/architect Jordi Lopez Aguilo’s designs interact with the user and make you think a bit.

Artist and storyteller Kalpit Patel discusses how introspection provided the clarity and courage to turn passion into meaning.

Artist Roda Medhat shares how the importance of heritage influences his work.

Kunel Gaur shares his love-hate relationship with being a generalist, and DesignTO’s ability to empower creative dialogue.

Artist Oliviana Cinco draws parallels between art and design in her work and their ability to intersect with other disciplines.

Designers Dom Cheng and Fallon Robar of Nonument discuss collaboration – and the Festival – as means to share work and form meaningful connections.

Artist and designer Emily Switzer discusses a shift in career paths and finding inspiration in the mundane and commonplace

Designer and DesignTO Youth participant Wishah Qaisar shares her artistic journey and the importance of storytelling in her work.

Mike Geiger talks to us about bridging traditional and digital art forms, Ren and Stimpy, animation, and more.

‘DesignTO Talks: Dematerialized’ speaker Justin Kyung In Park discusses how a background in architecture influences his work with technology.