Purpose & Play Live

DesignTO is a registered charitable arts organization that believes design can create a sustainable, just, and joyful world. From January 23 – February 1, 2026, the DesignTO Festival features 100+ free events across Toronto, showcasing hundreds of artists and designers. Known as Canada’s largest annual design festival, DesignTO has welcomed over 1 million attendees, reached 2.6 billion people through media, supported 7+ creatives, and generated $120 million in tourism impact.“DesignTO isn’t just a festival; it’s an anti-loneliness machine,” co-founder Christina Zeidler remarked, underscoring the organization’s power to foster belonging and spark vital conversations about design’s role in shaping a better world.

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Join DesignTO and Umbra VP of Design Matt Carr for an online conversation with the 'Purpose &amp; Play' designers.

‘Purpose &amp; Play’ is an annual exhibition that explores new prototypes for contemporary life, showcasing the work of eight Canadian designers and studios including Nikki Alagha, Maha Alavi, Melinda Hart, Hi Thanks Bye, Christopher Li Sheung Ying, Dominic Montante, Alison Postma, and Leisa Rich.Join DesignTO and Umbra VP of Design Matt Carr for an online conversation with all the designers, talking about their prototypes, playfulness in design, and finding moments of joy in the everyday. Plus, an announcement of the winner of the Best Product award.‘Purpose &amp; Play’ is organized by DesignTO in partnership with Umbra.

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