The Interior Design Show is back to Toronto this January 18-22. This year’s theme, Moving Parts: Design for a Complex World, focuses on adapting to the constant change within the world. As interior designers continue to face the constant transitions of the world, the formal rule book has been shattered. Making designers look towards the future to create pieces that reflect the world we live in.
Fernando Laposse
Among the lineup of keynote speakers, Mexican designer Fernando Laposse is a must-see. Laposse specializes in transforming humble natural materials into refined design pieces. He has worked extensively with overlooked plant fibers such as sisal, loofah, and corn leaves. Additionally, Fernando Laposse will be showcasing work that highlights the environmental crisis and the loss of biodiversity. This keynote will take place at 11 AM – 12PM on Saturday, January 21st as part of Globe and Mail Saturday on the main Caesarstone Stage.
Caesarstone
IDS will be the platform for Caesarstone’s monumental launch of its new multi-material surfaces portfolio: Porcelain and Natural Stone will join the Quartz and Outdoor Quartz portfolio for which the company is so well-known for. In a feature space titled JUXTAPOSED, San Diego-based designer Brian Brown highlight the beauty and diversity of the brand’s expanded offering.
Select
Making its debut this year, Select is a feature of curated premium furniture at the center of the show. Select will showcase the best in what global brands and designers have to offer. The selection will include By Interiors (Japan), Expormim (Spain), Inscape (Canada), La Manufacture (France), and Humanscale (USA).
Moving Parts Exhibition
Moving Parts, the exhibition, will be a curated showcase of products that connect to this year’s show theme, “Moving Parts: Design for a Complex World.” Up to 15 interior design products will be displayed throughout the show that have adapted to changing global conditions over the last five years. Including Herman Miller’s Eames Shell Chair; furniture by DESIGNwith, the collaborative and circular design initiative by Ranee Lee; and the PATH chair, designed by Todd Bracher for Humanscale.
Studio North
Studio North showcases independent product designers that create one-off designs in a gallery-like arrangement. Some of the creative studios that will be showcased throughout IDS are Noren Studio, Cyrc, Mt Prospect Studio, Low Poly Paper Kits, Maison Lacombe, Finefolk, and more.
Prototype
Prototype exists within Studio North and is currently working on creating new ideas for the residential market. These products are created for the retail market and offer conceptual one of a kind pieces.
The District
IDS’ marketplace style feature, The District, will showcase a fresh selection of home and personal wellness items for purchase onsite at the show. The District will be featuring Pomp and Ceremony, Celina K Studio, Roncy Packs, The Plastery, and Night Moves Atelier.
Miele
Miele will showcase an interactive ‘Sustainability Alley’ demonstrating Miele’s dedication to expanding environmental and climate protection through all areas of its business. The booth will also showcase a full suite of appliances from its latest Generation 7000 cooking line, MasterCool built-in refrigeration, W1 and T1 laundry appliances, and a full line-up of coffee systems, vacuum cleaners and Miele’s own CareCollection.
