Where Creativity Comes to Life
On November 20, Hollis+Morris opens the doors of its 14,000 square foot Toronto production studio for an evening that celebrates the beauty of design and craftsmanship in its truest form. The Hollis+Morris Studio Party invites the design community to step inside the brand’s working home — a place where every curve, joint, and light fixture is imagined, prototyped, and brought to life under one roof.
It’s not every day you get to see where great design is made, let alone experience it surrounded by music, food, and conversation. This event blends the energy of a party with the intimacy of a behind-the-scenes studio tour — a rare opportunity to connect directly with the makers shaping Canada’s design landscape.
Exploring the New: Colour Drench and Stala
At the heart of the evening are two new installations that highlight Hollis+Morris’ ongoing dialogue between form, material, and emotion.
Colour Drench offers a study in monochromatic expression — an exploration of how light interacts with hue and space to create mood and presence. Alongside it, the brand debuts the Stala Pendant and StalaTable Lamp, two new additions that embody hollis+morris’s signature approach: sculptural, modern, and deeply rooted in craftsmanship.
If you’ve followed the brand’s evolution, you’ll recognize this balance between restraint and warmth — each design quietly bold, inviting you to pause and notice the details.
A Gathering of Community and Craft
What truly makes this evening special is its spirit of community. More than a showcase, the Hollis+Morris Studio Party is an invitation to connect — to share stories, exchange ideas, and celebrate the people who make Toronto’s design scene thrive. The event brings together designers, artists, makers, and design lovers for a night filled with music from a live DJ, locally made food and drinks, and, of course, beautiful design.
In a way, it’s a reflection of what DesignTO stands for — design as connection. It’s not only about the objects themselves, but about the conversations they inspire.
Why Events Like This Matter
DesignTO champions moments that bring creativity off the page and into real life. Events like the hollis+morris Studio Party remind us that design is a living process — one that thrives on experimentation, collaboration, and community.
Hollis+Morris’ commitment to thoughtful design, local manufacturing, and sustainable practices mirrors many of the values that guide the DesignTO Festival. By opening their studio doors, they’re inviting us to see not just the finished pieces, but the stories behind them — the sketches, the materials, the human hands shaping each element.
Event Details
Location: Hollis+Morris Studio — 501 Alliance Avenue, Suite 4, Toronto, ON
Date: November 20, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM EST
Admission: Free (registration required via Eventbrite)
Join the Celebration
Whether you’re a designer, craft enthusiast, or simply curious about how objects come to life, the Hollis+Morris Studio Party is a must-attend celebration of creativity and community. Come see where ideas become light, where craftsmanship meets imagination, and where design brings people together.
