Mayor Olivia Chow, on behalf of Toronto City Council, proclaims January 24 – February 2, 2025 as “DesignTO Festival Week” in the City of Toronto.
Author Archives: DesignTO
New Year, Fresh Takes on Social Equity
We turn our attention to the justice pillar and dive into how design can help create a more equitable future for all.
Maximize Your Festival Experience: Venues and Neighbourhoods Packed with Projects
While the 2025 DesignTO Festival has exhibitions, events, and installations across the city of Toronto, you’ll notice there are areas with higher concentrations of Festival programming popping up.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Amunì
Designers Dominic Montante and Eugenio Schiano of Amunì on the influence of their roots on their work.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Bartosz Mucha (Poorex)
Poland-based ‘Dwell’ exhibitor Bartosz Mucha (who works under the name ‘Studio Poorex’) shares the inspiration behind his piece ‘Mini Sunbed’.
Preparing for DesignTO’s 15th Birthday
It’s incredible to think that in just a week, we’ll kick off the 15th annual DesignTO Festival—a milestone we’re affectionately calling our 15th Birthday. Why? Because birthdays feel more festive than anniversaries!
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Justine Gustafson
Thunder Bay-based Anishinawbe artist Justine Gustafson talks about returning to the path of her ancestors.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Mal Yu
Industrial designer Mal Yu talks the value of tactility and functionalism in the physical world.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – RICOSTUDIO
Montreal-based design firm RICOSTUDIO on the importance of not limiting themselves to just the designing of objects.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Vishwa Patel
Artist Vishwa Patel talks about the importance of embracing one’s cultural identity.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Yasmin Mora
Textile artist Yasmin Mora creates work that invites viewers to engage with the past, present, and the emotions that shape our lives.
Artist & Designer Spotlight – Christian Maidankine
Designer Christian Maidankine shares his inspirations, his venture into leatherwork, and the importance of crafting for the everyday.
