Events in toronto: 10 must-attend events for Design Week in Toronto

Monday, January 14, 2019

10 must-attend events for Design Week in Toronto

Design Week in Toronto for 2019 is back with a huge array of exhibits, talks, shows, screenings and parties. Designers from all over the world are here to check out the lastest in design innovation and mix and mingle at events happening all over the city.

Here's a roundup of some must-attend events for Design Week in Toronto.

Events you might want to check out:

IDS Toronto (January 17-20 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
One of the biggest interior design shows of the year arrives for four days of exhibitions, panels, presentations and special guests.
Come Up to My Room (January 17-20 @ Gladstone Hotel)
The Gladstone is about to be transformed into a multi-storey, interactive art and design playground with 20 projects spread around the space.
DesignTO Launch Party (January 18 @ St. Lawrence Hall)
Design Week festivities open with a party of members of Toronto's design community together for a night of drinks, music and more.
One Who Protects a Sibling (January 18 @ BAND Gallery and Cultural Centre)
Indigenous and Black makers take the spotlight with mediated objects that reflect dialogue, identities, aesthetics and relations to the land.
Elbow Room (January 19 @ Blush and Bloom Flower Studio)
This event includes idiosyncratic, domestic and kinetic objects, all explored by 14 indie markers, devoted to an exploration of the grey areas of design.
Light Cage Duo (January 21 @ Bulthaup Toronto)
Busting with life plants, this light cage by Luvère Studio looks to create a greater awareness to plants, nature and the living environment.
Uncovering Canadian Design (January 22 @ EQ3)
Canadian designers specializing in modern furniture and decor are here to discuss the process they use that is unique to them.
Sheridan Furniture (January 22 @ Milk Glass Gallery)
The 2019 class of Sheridan design students are ready to showcase their creations and reflect on the individual and shared journey that lay ahead.
Work/Life (January 23 @ Umbra)
With over half the wold's population squeezing into urban areas, new designs explore the changing boundaries between work, home and “life.”
Nest (January 26 @ Brothers Dressler Studio)
Designers Jason and Lars Dressler's unique and original pieces made from repurposed and local wood and metal are featured in a nod to sustainable design.