Talk Video

‘Non-Sighted Modes of Beholding Art’, the first in the 2022 series of ‘In Conversation’ w/ Olivia Brouwer, Dr. Aaron McPeake, Nikkie To and Dr. Kenneth Wilder.

DesignTO’s seventh annual symposium brings 11 multidisciplinary experts together to discuss how we can dismantle the long-accepted idea of “normal”

DesignTO’s seventh annual symposium brings 11 multidisciplinary experts together to discuss how we can dismantle the long-accepted idea of “normal”

‘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.