January 26 to 29
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
North Building Lobby
Immerse yourself in a 10,000 square foot design experience, where emerging designers from Canada and the US present experimental installations that push the limits of interactive design. The participants offer a taste of their creations.
Participating Designers
Brent Comber
brentcomber.com
“I wanted to show pieces that evoke a reaction from the audience. The spheres are new, but have already shown to be enaging and interactive.”
Moss & Lam
mossandlam.com
“We hope the viewer sees humour, curiosity, poetry and memory in the installation at different times. We also want to show people glimpses of our studio: snippets of production, fabrication and craftsmanship.”
Kathryn Walter
feltstudio.com
“I hope people leave my work with a little sense of wonder and humour. I plan to show that felt is not only aesthetically rich but also has an amazing range of physical properties.”
Patty Johnson
pattyjohnson.ca
“I’m looking to communicate a real, on-the-ground view of Haiti - the incredible mix of the everyday supernatural which is everywhere in the country.”
RAD
rad.daniels.utoronto.ca
“It is literally a portal. The hope is that passing through will create a momentary experience of awe and sensory delight.”
Stephen Burks & Kenneth Montague
readymadeprojects.com
wedgecuratorialprojects.org
“Exposing the hybrid nature of design is Stephen’s thing, so visitors should leave with a deeper appreciation of the diverse manifestations of material culture.”
ACIDO
acido.info
Bellosound
bellosound.com
"Love what you hear. That's what BELLOSOUND is all about. Our strength is our ability to combine unmatched music curation with strong brand sensibility. We know that style resonates beyond visual cues and what you hear affects how you feel."
DesignGenNext
An exhibit of work by Canada's leading design schools
Home to the design heroes of tomorrow, RADO DesignGenNext showcases the cutting-edge work of the industrial design and craft students from Canada’s top schools.
IDS 11 participating institutions included: Ryerson University, Humber College, George Brown College (Institute Without Boundaries), Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD), and Sheridan College.
At IDS12, visit DesignGenNext in their new home in Offsite/Onsite on main level of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
