January 24 – February 2, 2025
Virtual/Various Toronto locations
Mark your calendars for the 15th Annual DesignTO Festival, running from January 24 to February 2, 2025. This highly anticipated event transforms Toronto into a creative hub, showcasing the best in contemporary design through innovative installations, thought-provoking exhibitions, and engaging discussions.
A Showcase of Creativity Across Toronto
With 99 in-person exhibitions scattered throughout various locations in Toronto, the festival offers an immersive exploration of design’s role in everyday life. Each venue hosts unique installations and displays, ranging from bold furniture concepts and interactive art pieces to groundbreaking architectural designs. These exhibits highlight the work of both established and emerging designers, ensuring an inspiring experience for attendees.
Embracing Hybrid and Digital Experiences
In addition to its in-person programming, the festival includes two hybrid shows and one online-only show, making the event accessible to a global audience. These hybrid and digital showcases integrate the physical and virtual worlds, inviting participants to engage with exhibits through innovative online platforms. Whether attending in person or virtually, visitors can expect cutting-edge design presentations and rich storytelling.
A Celebration of Design’s Impact
DesignTO goes beyond aesthetics, emphasizing design’s role in shaping culture, improving functionality, and fostering sustainability. This year’s festival explores themes like urban development, environmental consciousness, and the intersection of technology and art, sparking conversations about the future of design.
Notable Highlights
- Opening Night Party: Celebrate the festival’s launch with designers, artists, and enthusiasts in a lively and creative atmosphere.
- Public Art Installations: Walk the streets of Toronto to discover large-scale installations that blend art and design in unexpected ways.
- Talks and Panels: Learn from industry leaders and innovators as they share insights on design trends, challenges, and future directions.
Plan Your Visit
Whether you’re a designer, artist, or simply a fan of innovative ideas, the 15th Annual DesignTO Festival is an unmissable celebration of creativity. With events spread across Toronto, hybrid opportunities, and online accessibility, there’s something for everyone.
Visit DesignTO.org for more information on event schedules, venues, and tickets. Celebrate the transformative power of design this January!
About DesignTo
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 viable, just and joyful world. DesignTO is best known for the DesignTO Festival, Canada’s leading and largest annual design festival that celebrates design as a multidisciplinary form of creative thinking and making, with 100+ exhibitions and events forming Toronto’s design week every January.
