It’s time to celebrate 15 incredible years of creativity, connection, and design innovation! Join us on Friday, January 24, 2025, for the DesignTO Launch Party, kicking off our 15th annual DesignTO festival and marking a milestone birthday you won’t want to miss.
Held at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre, this birthday bash promises an unforgettable night of art, music, and community as we celebrate the festival’s legacy of sparking vital conversations and designing a better world.
Don’t wait—grab your tickets now and be part of this once-in-a-lifetime celebration!
A 15th Birthday Party to Remember
This isn’t your average party. The DesignTO Launch Party is where Toronto’s creative community comes together to celebrate all the ways design shapes our lives. Here’s what makes this year’s event truly special:
1. A Night of Spectacular Art
Kick off the festival by immersing yourself in Asli Alin’s breathtaking installation, Terrestrial Lace. Inspired by nature’s intricate patterns, this glowing piece transforms light and shadow into an evolving visual experience you have to see to believe.
Explore even more artistry with ‘REVIVE’, a curated group exhibition featuring seven remarkable artists and designers who blend tradition and innovation to preserve endangered creative practices. Plus, take in three new exhibitions at the Harbourfront Centre, showcasing cutting-edge works in glass, ceramics, textiles, and more.
2. A Dance Party Like No Other
What’s a birthday without music? Take to the dance floor with DJ sets by two Toronto favourites:
- Fly Lady Di, a DJ and multidisciplinary artist who has collaborated with global icons like Dior and Fenty Beauty.
- Delicious, a queer and trans DJ known for delivering electrifying, disco-inspired sets that turn any event into an unforgettable experience.
3. Celebrate in Style
Commemorate this milestone birthday with photo ops in front of our exclusive 2025 backdrop, designed by aftermodern.lab and provided by Snaptique, the go-to photo booth rental in Toronto. Whether you’re dancing, mingling, or snapping pics, this party is all about making memories.
Event Details
- When: Friday, January 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Where: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
- Tickets:
- Early Bird (until Jan 12): $24.99 + fees & HST
- General Admission (Jan 13-24): $30 + fees & HST
- Discounts: Members get 10% off, Premium Members 20% off with a promo code.
This is a 19+ event. Please bring government-issued ID for entry. A cash bar will be available, accepting cash, debit, and credit.
Support DesignTO’s Future
By attending the Launch Party, you’re supporting DesignTO’s mission to create a more sustainable, just, and joyful future. As a non-profit organization, ticket sales directly fund festival programming, helping keep our 100+ exhibitions and events free and accessible for everyone.
Get Your Tickets Now—Don’t Miss This Celebration!
Tickets are limited, and this is one birthday bash you don’t want to miss. Get your tickets today and join us as we toast to 15 years of design, creativity, and community. Let’s kick off the 15th annual DesignTO Festival in style—together.
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The ‘DesignTO Festival Launch Party’ is organized by DesignTO in partnership with Harbourfront Centre, and supported by the Government of Ontario, the City of Toronto, and Weston Premium Woods, with media partner AZURE Magazine.
About DesignTO
For 15 years, DesignTO has transformed Toronto into a vibrant hub of creativity with Canada’s largest annual design festival. From January 24 to February 2, 2025, this milestone festival will feature 100+ free events and installations, showcasing hundreds of local and international artists and designers.
Over the past decade and a half, DesignTO has supported 6,500+ artists, welcomed over 1 million attendees, and sparked conversations about how design can shape a better world. “DesignTO isn’t just a festival; it’s an anti-loneliness machine,” said co-founder Christina Zeidler, emphasizing its unique role in fostering belonging and connection.
