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Maria Shanina's 'Lanterns' textile installation serves as a beautiful reminder of the light within us that guides us through moments of darkness. It inspires us to find our inner strength and illuminate our journey in this world.

Lanterns: The Journey of Guiding Light

Window Installation

Lanterns: The Journey of Guiding Light

Jan 19

Mimosa Haque, a Bangladeshi-Canadian artist, explores otherworldly gardenscapes and newfangled floral design under the moniker 'Strange Phool'. From Jan 23-28, she will set an intricate tablescape installation inspired by nature’s imperfections and the architectural elements of the space.

Around Strange Phool’s Tablescape

Around Strange Phool’s Tablescape

Jan 23

'A room is a home, is a playground' is a site-specific event championing fun by design, led by Studio Rat and produced by Ace Hotel Toronto. From January 26 through 28, Interspace becomes a playground, quite literally, of wonder.

A room is a home, is a playground

A room is a home, is a playground

Jan 26

‘DesignTO Youth: touchbase’ is a group exhibition featuring 10 young artists and designers. Inspired by a six-week workshop series, aimed at demystifying the creative process and dissecting artistic practice, these youth have created new work that reflects themes of identity, resilience, and cultural heritage.

DesignTO Youth: touchbase

DesignTO Project Exhibition

DesignTO Youth: touchbase

Jan 19

To kick off the second season of SHEEEP Radio’s EX•PER•I•MENT•ER•S, join DesignTO for an open discussion with two mid-career and two emerging designers as they reflect on the realities of their design practices within and outside of architecture.

SHEEEP Radio: DesignTO Festival Edition

DesignTO Project Event

SHEEEP Radio: DesignTO Festival Edition

Jan 27

DesignTO’s ninth annual symposium brings together eight multidisciplinary experts to explore the complexities of dematerialization in an increasingly digital world.

DesignTO Talks: Dematerialized

DesignTO Project Event

DesignTO Talks: Dematerialized

Jan 24

How can tradition and innovation co-exist in our ever-changing world? 'Learning from Tianguis: Exploring Hybrid Marketplaces' by Chiun Lee envisions hypothetical retail spaces that can combine authenticity and community in Mexican tianguis markets with the convenience and accessibility of digital platforms.

Learning from Tianguis: Exploring Hybrid Marketplaces

Learning from Tianguis: Exploring Hybrid Marketplaces

Jan 19

'Braver than Loneliness' is a thought-provoking pop-up exhibition that explores human social interactions, modern loneliness, its effects, and coping mechanisms. Adapted from a previous endeavour, this project highlights the significance of human bonds. Engaging and inspiring, it's a must-see.

Braver than Loneliness

Braver than Loneliness

Jan 19

An exhibition highlighting artifacts from the past, present and future of work. The objects, both real and fictional, tell stories of how our work is changing—and how they are changing us.

Museum of Contemporary Work

Museum of Contemporary Work

Jan 19

Discover 12+ exhibitions and a special interactive exhibition with music and drinks.

Design Collection Opening Party @ STACKT

Design Collection Opening Party @ STACKT

Jan 20

A 2-hour salon-style intimate gathering designed to help you meaningfully connect with fellow design enthusiasts, share your work and ideas, and be open to possible future creative collaborations.

Connect & Collaborate: A Design Salon

Connect & Collaborate: A Design Salon

Jan 27

An exhibition showcasing the intersection of AI and design, featuring a VR representation of a futuristic world, film compilations highlighting AI's impact on visual media, and research projects by Latent Object Limited.

Agency of the Designer in the Age of AI

Agency of the Designer in the Age of AI

Jan 22

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