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DesignTO’s fifth annual symposium brings nine multidisciplinary experts into one room for an inspiring discussion on a Future without Work, covering topics such as the Indigenous workforce, meaning of work, space of work, labour markets, economic systems, and other thought provoking topics.
DesignTO Symposium: A Future without Work
Jan
25
'ᖃᓪᓗᓈᖅᑕᐃᑦ ᓯᑯᓯᓛᕐᒥᑦ Printed Textiles from Kinngait Studios' presents the little-known story of a group of Inuit artists and printmakers who produced a collection of graphic textiles in Kinngait (Cape Dorset, Nunavut) in the 1950s and 60s — a period of social change that disrupted traditional language and relationships to the land.
ᖃᓪᓗᓈᖅᑕᐃᑦ ᓯᑯᓯᓛᕐᒥᑦ Printed Textiles from Kinngait Studios
Jan
07
Visit Cambria Gallery in the heart of Toronto's King East Design District to see Christine Tatilon's whimsical and vibrant tabletop creations. Christine uses fabric as a vector of expression and canvas to combine "art" with "useful" to make ordinary objects fun for everyday experiences.
Cambria Gallery celebrates Christine Tatilon Designs – Quality, Esthetics, Sustainability
Jan
17
Cosentino and George Brown College School of Design (Interactive Media Management program) partnered to design and build an installation blending a physical structure cladded with Cosentino’s ultra compact surface called Dekton integrated with interactive and digital media content.
Monolite
Jan
17
Enjoy a screening of The Garden of Secrets documentary and subsequent panel conversation. Be inspired by how nature-based design strikes the perfect balance between innovation and environmental respect, contributing to the betterment of humanity and a greener future.
The Garden of Secrets: The Future of Sustainable Design
Jan
19
How can architects best respond to the climate crisis? Through directly addressing the frightening realities of climate change, this Toronto Society of Architects forum seeks to identify concrete actions architects can employ immediately to curb the negative effects of the building industry on our planet.
TSA Urban Affairs Forum: Addressing the Climate Crisis
Jan
21
Daily Goods Design LABS hosts an event featuring women that are changing the landscape of design through creative uses of materials and technology. Presentations will focus on how to design for the other 1⁄2 of consumers — yes, that’s right, designs for women!
Women That Make, Create and Innovate
Jan
23
The Ideas Forum features fast-paced and fun presentations (20 slides shown for 20 seconds each) by artists and designers exploring the themes and questions surrounding the exhibition ‘Future Retrospectives’ with a focus on materiality.
Ideas Forum: Materializing the Future
Jan
22
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