Talk Video

‘Purpose & Play’ is an annual exhibition that explores new prototypes for contemporary life, showcasing the work of eight Canadian designers and studios.

‘Holding Up History: Panel Talk’ explores the influence of façadism as an architectural and conceptual strategy for bringing elements from the past into the future.

‘Ideas Forum: Confronting the Housing Crisis’ features five fast-paced presentations exploring housing equity, modular housing initiatives, rent-then-own models, and community support and consultation.

The sixth ‘In Conversation’ series event with David Chambers and Kevin Haley of Aberrant Architecture, and artist-activist and architect Michael Lee Poy.

The fifth ‘In Conversation’ series event with writer and researcher Nehal El-Hadi and artist and educator Bridget Harvey.

The fourth ‘In Conversation’ series event with artist and educator Georgina Voss and designer and filmmaker Monica Virtue.

The third ‘In Conversation’ event with writer and 3D artist Victoria Kamila and immersive media designer Will Selviz.

The second ‘In Conversation’ series event with Syrian-born British fashion designer Dr. Nabil El-Nayal and Toronto-based menswear designer and tailor Philip Sparks.

The first ‘In Conversation’ series event with Dr. Danah Abdulla and Maya Mahgoub-Desai.

A conversation with Christian Lo of lighting studio Anony and Lambert Rainville and Nicolas Sangaré of multidisciplinary studio Rainville Sangaré.

DesignTO’s sixth annual symposium brings nine multidisciplinary experts together for an inspiring discussion about Inclusive Design.

‘Ideas Forum: Community Care’ features five fast-paced and fun presentations exploring the themes of care in collaboration, creative practice and community.