Designer Spotlights

Winners of a 2023 DesignTO Juror’s Award, Mao and Chris of Mao Projects talk about their work, the evolution of their practice and their creative journey into ceramics.

Kirsty Robertson, an educator and director of multiple institutes, talks about their passions of curating and sustainability.

The Montreal-based, industrial design firm Ricostudio talks about their innovative practices that appeal to human emotion and people.

We caught up with past DesignTO exhibitor Bianca Weeko Martin to learn more about her and her practice.

Carissa Baktay is a multi-media sculptor sharing studio time between Iceland and Alberta.

With international recognition for their work in the commercial and private sectors, Rainville Sangaré has collaborated with clients such as Goodee, Quartz Co., EQ3, and Umbra.

My passion is maintained by participating in design events, developing my own products and creating content to grow my YouTube channel.

I already enjoy working with other artists and was curious to work with a designer on a new project, surrounding this year’s theme of care.

My sculptural practice stems from an awareness of materials, making from what already exists as spent or used, and self-made materials.

As a Toronto based lighting and product design studio, local manufacturing capabilities and the latest technology are elemental to our design process.