4 design weeks to visit before Spring
A celebration of "design" in all its forms, design weeks are great events for home decor inspiration, getting to know the latest trends in design and a fun way to meet the newest artists on the block. These multi-day extravaganzas have become highlights in cultural calendars around the world.
Here are some of our picks to add to your calendars before Spring
The Toronto Design Offsite Festival
The calendar kickstarts with this vibrant festival which transforms Toronto into a hive of creativity. The festival showcases designs in all its forms from home décor to art and fashion. The festival schedule consists of exhibitions, workshops, talks and parties. Most of these events are free and they have a great website to guide you through.
Dates: 18 – 27, January 2019
Place: Toronto city wide
Price: Mostly free, with some events paid
Website: https://designto.org/
Stockholm Design Week
A treasure trove of scandi décor inspiration, Stockholm Design week is considered the most important cultural event in the city’s calendar. It resembles a party for home décor lovers with interesting exhibitions from young Scandinavian designers to get acquainted with the names who are touted to become stars in the years to come
Dates: 4 – 10 Feb, 2019
Place: Stockholm, city wide
Price: Mostly free, with some events paid
Website: https://www.stockholmdesignweek.com/
Arctic Design Week
The world’s northernmost design week, Arctic Design Week is based on a new theme every year. This year’s theme is “Design for Happiness”. The program for Arctic Design Week comprises workshops, exhibitions, pop-up events surrounded by stunning nature and excellent food. This one promises to be a truly unique experience.
Dates: 18 – 23 Mar, 2019
Place: Rovaniemi, city wide
Website: https://www.arcticdesignweek.fi/
Boston Design Week
Boston Design Week is the younger cousin of the ones we have mentioned already. In its 6th year, the beautiful city of Boston becomes a wonderland for design enthusiasts. Artists installations, home décor fairs, DIY workshops, dot all corners of Boston. They have a stunning guidebook on their website, which according to us would be a great keepsake.
Dates: Mar 27 – April 7, 2019
Place: Boston, city wide
Website: http://www.bostondesignweek.com/
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