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Design in Dialogue: A Narrative Approach

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Jan 30 2025

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Free

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Aesop Queen Street West 880 Queen Street West, Toronto

Hours

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Disciplines

A conversation featuring a panel of designers, architects, and artists about stories that are told through function and form. Moderated by Nadeem Malik, Aesop Head of Store Design, Americas.

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TBA

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Aesop Canada

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Is this venue accessible by wheelchair or similar mobility devices? This includes access to washrooms and all aspects of programming/events.

Yes

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