DesignTO News

See the city with fresh eyes, at exhibits and installations that can be viewed from outdoors 24/7.

While the 2023 DesignTO Festival has exhibitions, events and installations across the city of Toronto, you’ll notice there are higher concentrations of Festival programming popping up.

Whether you’re out of town, an international fan of DesignTO, or just want to stay cozy, there are lots of exciting and engaging online events happening as part of this year’s Festival. Staying in doesn’t mean you have to miss out!

We are delighted to welcome seven exceptional Québec artists and designers to the 2023 DesignTO Festival, January 20–29,2023.

What makes a city? What do cities need? How does city building affect the climate crisis? We’ve compiled projects that re-examine cities and the structures within them as well as how the city building and architecture are crucial when it comes to the climate crisis.

‘Landless Food’ by Malu Luecking. Part of the 2023 group exhibition ‘Forecast’. ‘What to do’ is a Festival Week

After two “distanced and digital” festivals, we’re bringing back opportunities to rub elbows with designers, makers, thinkers and the rest of the DesignTO community.

Designed by aftermodern.lab’s Hwa-jin Jun, DesignTO’s 2023 look and feel highlights personal connection and a return to gathering.

DesignTO’s 2023 Festival marks the non-profit arts organization’s 13th anniversary. Over the years, DesignTO has continuously evolved to reflect the design community. Most recently the organization has refined its purpose, mission and vision to more holistically represent its values and goals. Through its programming, DesignTO aims to highlight design in Canada and its role in creating a sustainable, just and joyful world.

When we refined our mission, vision and purpose earlier last year, we added justice as one of our main pillars. This year many of the exhibits and events featured in the Festival have a social justice focus.

Do you love design? We do too! Sign up for a DesignTO Membership by Friday, June 17, 2022, and receive a 20% discount!