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DesignTO is a registered charitable arts organization that produces Canada’s largest annual design festival every January. #DesignTO
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We did it, together! Thanks to you, we raised $16,947 for our ‘Expand What's Possible’ campaign, surpassing our $15,000 fundraising goal!
Throughout October, over 100 donations came in from a diverse community of supporters who believe in the power of design to bring people together.
To everyone who donated, shared our campaign, and helped spread the word, THANK YOU!
Your generosity helps us continue creating opportunities for artists and designers, opening doors for emerging creative voices, and making design accessible to the public through exhibitions, installations, talks, tours, and other programming across Toronto.
While our October campaign has officially wrapped up, the work continues, and so do our fundraising efforts. Every contribution helps us keep building a creative community where more people can share ideas, discover new perspectives, and experience design.
We're so grateful to have you along for the journey. Here's to everything we'll make possible together!
Donations are always welcome. Tap link in bio to continue supporting DesignTO.
#DesignTO #ExpandWhatsPossible #DesignTOFestival #TorontoDesign #CanadianDesign #community
06 Nov 2026
Love design? Get involved!
The 17th annual DesignTO Festival is coming January 22–31, 2027, and we're looking for volunteers to help bring it to life!
From welcoming visitors and supporting events to documenting exhibitions and engaging with audiences, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
Volunteering is your chance to experience Toronto's vibrant design scene firsthand, meet fellow creatives, and help make the Festival a welcoming space for everyone.
Whether you're a design enthusiast, student, emerging creative, or simply looking to connect with your community, we'd love to have you join us!
Volunteer Expressions of Interest are open now. Fill out the form to be contacted in December when shift sign-ups begin.
Learn more and express your interest at the link in bio.
'A Strange Beauty' by Sève Favre, part of the 2026 DesignTO Festival. Photo by Anna Jasinska.
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04 Nov 2026
We're teaming up again!
As we prepare to launch the 2027 Festival Schedule, we're excited to share that we're working with @ideaworkshop_ for a second year to help spread the word about Canada's largest celebration of design!
With their expertise in public relations, strategic communications, and storytelling, the Idea Workshop team will help shine a spotlight on the artists, designers, and creative projects that attract tens of thousands to the DesignTO Festival.
We're looking forward to another year of collaboration as we prepare to launch the 17th annual DesignTO Festival, taking place January 22–31, 2027.
Stay tuned! There's plenty more to come.
Photo: Idea Workshop team, courtesy of Idea Workshop.
#DesignTO #DesignTOFestival #IdeaWorkshop #TorontoDesign #DesignCommunity
03 Nov 2026
Limited tickets remaining for our final House Tour of 2026!
On November 21, step inside the Roxborough Residence, a reimagined Victorian home where architecture and landscape come together.
Once disconnected from its spectacular ravine setting, the residence was transformed by architects and homeowners Cheryl Atkinson and Donald Schmitt. A new double-height living space opens onto a terraced garden, while a bright studio and outdoor terrace offer views over the treetops.
Join Cheryl Atkinson, Donald Schmitt, and DesignTO Artistic Director Deborah Wang for an exclusive guided tour exploring the thoughtful interventions behind this remarkable transformation.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
11:00am–12:30pm
Near Rosedale Station, Toronto
Tickets: $100
This tour is part of DesignTO's charitable fundraising efforts, supporting our year-round public programs and initiatives.
With only a limited number of tickets remaining, now is the time to reserve your spot!
Tap the link in bio to get your tickets.
Photo by Tom Arban, courtesy of Atkinson Architect.
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02 Nov 2026
We did it! Thanks to you, we've surpassed our $15,000 fundraising goal! But we're not stopping here. Every additional donation helps us create more opportunities for artists, designers, and the public to connect through design.
For 17 years, DesignTO has brought people together through exhibitions, installations, talks, tours, and events that celebrate creativity and make design accessible across Toronto.
We create space for artists and designers to experiment, develop their ideas, and share their work, while inviting the public to discover new perspectives, engage with design, and experience the creativity happening throughout our city.
Throughout October, we've shared stories from people whose creative journeys have been shaped by DesignTO. Their experiences remind us how much is possible when we invest in creativity, community, and connection.
We're incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped us reach this milestone, and there's still so much more we can accomplish together.
Our campaign ends October 31, and we're still welcoming donations!
Help us keep expanding what's possible. Tap link in bio.
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30 Oct 2026
What makes a creative community strong?
For Eric Mutrie @erkmu, Executive Editor at @azuremagazine, the connections created through DesignTO are part of the answer.
“I can trace so many industry connections (and friendships!) back to DesignTO events, and all of them are with smart people who have helped to broaden my perspective on design.”
For 17 years, DesignTO has brought together artists, designers, studios, galleries, businesses, venues, partners, and audiences.
Those connections help ideas travel, collaborations form, and Toronto's creative community grow stronger.
As our ‘Expand What's Possible’ Campaign enters its final days, we're asking for your support to keep building that community.
Invest in what comes next. Tap link in bio.
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29 Oct 2026
Design becomes meaningful when people can experience it.
At the DesignTO Festival, 95% of programming is free, creating opportunities for people across Toronto to encounter new ideas, perspectives, and creative practices.
“Experiencing an artist explain their own work in the gallery was an intimate moment, like diving into their mind and seeing the world through their eyes.” — Muna Muse
Increasing the public’s knowledge and appreciation of design is central to our mission as a charitable arts organization.
Your support helps us keep design experiences accessible and gives artists, designers, and audiences opportunities to meet through ideas.
Help us ‘Expand What’s Possible’. Tap link in bio.
Image: 'King East Design District Neighbourhood Hop presented by DesignTO 2026. Photo by Stephen Chu @picnchu89
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28 Oct 2026
New ideas need somewhere to take shape.
Through the DesignTO x @legermainhotels Toronto Mercer residency, artist and designer Shao-Chi Lin @shaochi___ developed ‘Soft Grid’, a site-specific work for the hotel's lobby.
The residency gave Shao-Chi an opportunity to experiment at a new scale and in a new context, while sharing their work with audiences beyond traditional gallery and craft spaces.
“DesignTO created a bridge that brought together my studio practice with the broader Toronto design community.”
Through residencies, exhibitions, installations, and other public programming, DesignTO creates opportunities for artists and designers to develop ambitious ideas and connect with audiences.
Help us continue making room for experimentation through ‘Expand What's Possible’.
Tap link in bio to DONATE.
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27 Oct 2026
What does it mean to preserve a home's history while reimagining how it works?
At the Roxborough Residence, architects and homeowners Cheryl Atkinson and Donald Schmitt transformed a once-grand Victorian house into a contemporary home while carefully restoring its heritage facades.
Rather than expanding the building, the transformation happened entirely within its original footprint. Through strategic subtractions and a reorganization of interior spaces, the home was opened up to new possibilities for living, working, and connecting with the surrounding landscape.
On November 21, join DesignTO for our final House Tour of 2026 and experience this remarkable transformation firsthand.
Led by Cheryl Atkinson, Donald Schmitt, and DesignTO Artistic Director Deborah Wang, the tour offers a rare opportunity to explore the home and hear the story behind its evolution.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
11:00am–12:30pm
Near Rosedale Station, Toronto
Tickets: $100
This tour is part of DesignTO's charitable fundraising efforts, supporting our year-round programs and initiatives.
Tap the link in bio to reserve your spot.
Photo by Tom Arban, courtesy of Atkinson Architect.
#DesignTO #DesignTOTours #TorontoArchitecture #HeritageArchitecture #TorontoDesign #Architecture
27 Oct 2026
Everyone has a first opportunity.
Shortly after graduating from university, designer Jamie Wolfond @jamiewolfond received an invitation from DesignTO Artistic Director Deborah Wang to give a talk.
It was the first time he'd ever been invited to speak publicly.
Preparing for the experience challenged Jamie to reflect on his early years as a professional, and he discovered how much he enjoyed connecting with an audience.
That first invitation encouraged him to seek out similar opportunities, something he says continues to benefit his practice today.
For 17 years, DesignTO has created opportunities for artists and designers to share their ideas, connect with audiences, and grow their practices.
Your support helps us continue opening doors for the next generation.
Help us ‘Expand What's Possible’. Tap link in bio.
#DesignTO #ExpandWhatsPossible #TorontoDesign #CanadianDesign #design #creativity #community
26 Oct 2026
One last house tour for 2026!
On November 21, join DesignTO for our final House Tour of the year as we step inside the 'Roxborough Residence', a reimagined Victorian home where heritage architecture, contemporary living, and Canadian art come together.
Architects and homeowners Cheryl Atkinson and Donald Schmitt transformed the once-grand residence from within, preserving its historic exterior while creating new connections to the surrounding ravine. A double-height living space opens onto a terraced garden, while a light-filled studio offers views over the treetops.
Join Cheryl Atkinson and Donald Schmitt, alongside DesignTO Artistic Director Deborah Wang, for an exclusive tour exploring the architectural decisions behind the transformation and the home's collection of Canadian art.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
11:00am–12:30pm
Near Rosedale Station, Toronto
General Admission: $100
As part of DesignTO’s charitable fundraising efforts, your participation helps support our year-round programs and mission. A charitable tax receipt will be issued for the allowable portion of your ticket.
Guests will also receive a complimentary gift from our Sensory Partner Aesop.
Don't miss our final House Tour of the year! Tap the link in bio to get your tickets.
Photo by Tom Arban, courtesy of Atkinson Architect.
#DesignTO #DesignTOTours #TorontoArchitecture #HeritageArchitecture #TorontoDesign #Architecture #Design #Toronto
23 Oct 2026
Sometimes an idea needs an opportunity to leave the classroom.
While completing her graduate thesis, Bianca Weeko Martin was given a platform through DesignTO to share her thesis drawings and test her ideas in a public setting.
Exhibiting her work in a storefront near Sankofa Square helped Bianca build confidence early in her multidisciplinary career and introduced her to members of Toronto's design and architecture community.
Those connections have continued to influence her practice, including collaborations that remain part of her professional network today.
For Bianca, DesignTO creates a rare space where artists and designers are encouraged to experiment and share ideas beyond conventional settings.
Your support helps us continue creating those opportunities.
Invest in the people and ideas shaping what's next through ‘Expand What's Possible’.
Tap link in bio to DONATE
Photos by Harminder Phull, courtesy of the designer @badgyalbibi.
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23 Oct 2026
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