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In Conversation w/ Aberrant Architecture and Michael Lee Poy

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

Humble Raja’s ‘Forbidden Forest’: From Exhibition to Playing Cards

Two years after their success with DesignTO, Reena and Bhavesh decided to turn the illustrations for the ‘Forbidden Forest’ exhibition into playing cards.

Volunteer Spotlights: Ella Gao

Meet Ella Gao, 2017 DesignTO Festival Week Volunteer A great way to get involved in the design community of

2019 DesignTO Merchandise

Become a DesignTO Member and Receive a Special DesignTO Gift!

Become a DesignTO Member by Friday, November 19 and receive an original piece from our 10th Anniversary Festival merchandise collection, emblazoned with artwork by Toronto-based illustrator, Adrian Forrow.

Volunteer Spotlights: Bareket Kezwer

Meet Bareket Kezwer, Toronto based visual artist, muralist, curator, eternal optimist, and 2018 DesignTO Festival Volunteer

Interrogating Place with Sabrina Richard

Co-founder and Director of Research and Planning for Bespoke Collective’s Sabrina Richard interrogates placemaking with DesignTO.

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