DesignTO is a non-profit arts organization that curates exhibitions, presentations and educational programming to increase the public’s knowledge and appreciation of design and its role in creating a sustainable, just and joyful world.
Purpose
We bring people together to design a better future.
Mission
We curate exhibitions, presentations and educational programming to increase the public’s knowledge and appreciation of design and its role in creating a sustainable, just and joyful world.
Vision
Through our public programming, embolden all Canadians to participate in designing a future where people and the planet are thriving again.
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From January 24-February 2, 2025, the DesignTO Festival celebrated 15 years of design with 100+ free events across Toronto, showcasing hundreds of artists and designers.
The 2024 DesignTO Festival expanded its geographical reach, extending beyond the borders of the City with projects in Richmond Hill and Markham.
The 2023 DesignTO Festival returned with 100+ in-person events, exhibitions and installations, showcasing art and design across the City of Toronto.
In light ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 DesignTO Festival was the second “distanced and digital” event with over 100 exhibitions, window installations and events, including 90+ in-person projects happening across the city of Toronto.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 DesignTO Festival was a “distanced and digital” event with 42 window installations, viewable from outdoors, and 40 digital exhibitions and online events. The introduction of the digital format allowed us to engage an international audience.
At the 2020 Festival, DesignTO’s 10th anniversary, we presented 100+ exhibitions, talks, tours, and installations across Toronto.
At the 2019 DesignTO Festival, we presented 100+ exhibitions, talks, tours, and other events across Toronto.
