Other Hot Spots
WOrk.Space.
National Bank created an experience showcasing global innovative offices in a contemporary designed space at IDS13. In partnership with cool curator Trend Hunter and designer Jentry Chin, the bank displayed 23 of the most innovative offices from around the world, based on the concept that inspired spaces lead to inspired work. Titled WORK.SPACE and thematically in line with IDS13’s concept space “How Do You Work?”, the booth explored corporate offices designed to motivate and evoke creativity.
As presenting sponsor, the design-savvy bank’s WORK.SPACE provided IDS visitors with an insider’s look at the most compelling headquarters around the world in a digital gallery. Commissioned by National Bank as the gallery curator, Trend Hunter, the world's largest, most popular trending community, brought the most thought-provoking office spaces to IDS13. Featured ground-breaking spaces included Corus Entertainment™, Google™, Microsoft™, Saatchi and Saatchi™ and Lego™.
The Design Lodge
Proud sponsors of IDS13, Stylegarage and Gus* were pleased to present The Design Lodge. Attendees had the chance to see the ultimate modern lodge, complete with a restored 1964 Bombardier RD64 Snowmobile, ample seating by Gus* Design Group, and a fire pit with cozy seating made from vintage Porsche fabrics. The Design Lodge served rustic Canadian fare created by Toronto’s Food Dudes, including hot chocolate with homemade torched marshmallows and the Dudes’ mac & cheese with smoked tomato ketchup.
About Stylegarage
For over a decade, the Stylegarage retail storefront in the Art & Design district of Queen Street West has been bringing its custom-made, locally designed furniture to stylish residential and commercial spaces around Toronto. With its newest outpost in Vancouver’s Gastown neighbourhood, the Stylegarage collection, known for its customizable sofas, bespoke credenzas, and solid wood dining tables and accents, is now more accessible than ever.
About Gus*
Launched out of the Stylegarage basement in 2002, the Gus* Modern collection is based on some of Stylegarage’s original designs, and has grown into a well-known collection of in-stock furniture, accents and accessories that pay homage to mid-century archetypes. The Gus* upholstery collection, which includes both colourful fabrics and more subdued, menswear-inspired looks, can be found at modern furniture showrooms across Canada and the United States, including New York City’s design destination, ABC Carpet & Home. New Gus* Modern designs include the Gardiner and Carmichael beds, as well as the beautifully shaped, solid wood Hull Coffee table.
Official Flooring Partner: Satin Finish Hardwood Flooring
From its inception as a small operation founded in 1922 to helping the Canadian Forces during the Second World War, Satin Finish Hardwood Flooring has been serving Canadians for almost a century. Over time the ever-evolving company, who has sold over a total of a billion square feet of flooring, introduced many product and finishing innovations, enhanced durability and stability as well as highly sophisticated customization programs. Using only North American lumber, all of their solid and engineered hardwood flooring products are proudly manufactured at their environmentally-friendly facilities located in Ontario.
Creative Class & Wanderlust Design Challenge
Wanderlust Design Challenge
Rimowa teamed up with a top Canadian design school to re-interpret their Salsa Air cases. Visitors to the show had the chance to view the top 10 and vote for their favourite.
Location: Room 205/206
Creative Class
Visitors had the chance to experience the next generation of design at this showcase of work from the top schools across Canada. The space also featured a special exhibit from Modern Kid exhibitor Playscapes - Home.
Participating schools:
- George Brown College – Institute without Boundaries
- Seneca@York
- Sustainable Design Awards
- Student Design Association – University of Alberta
- University of Calgary – Faculty of Environmental Design
FRench Pavillion
Visitors to the UBIFRANCE booth had the chance to discover 8 exciting French companies and find inspiration for their upcoming design projects: bathroom furniture, bedroom and living room accessories, cooking appliances, and even creative ceiling solutions.
The French Pavilion included the following exhibitors: Custom Fireplace Design / Focus, Decotec Paris Inc., Sandrine Giraud Création Paris, Anne Marie Elorza, Evelyne Prélonge, Newmat USA Ltd, La Cornue, Orée and UBIFRANCE.
Ikea Ticket Centre
For IDS13, IKEA renewed their partnership with Clayton Budd of Clayton Budd Projects to re-invent the IKEA Ticket Centre. Clayton Budd is an award-winning designer and was recently principal of design agency 64TH AND QUEEN, specializing in retail & hospitality interior design as well as environmental, print and multi-media graphic design. For this year's show, Clayton rethought the IKEA Ticket Centre experience to create a fresh look that would intrigue and entertain. The entrance set the stage for the overall design experience.
IDC - What's Your Design Dilemma
Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) offered attendees free 15-minute consultations with an ARIDO Registered Interior Designer. Attendees were able to bring pictures, samples or floor plans and tackle their design dilemmas with a qualified professional.
IDS Swipe Bookstore
The IDS Swipe bookstore offered visitors IDS13-related books and objects. A variety of books from IDS13 speakers and exhibit designers were on display, and many speakers were available for book signings following each talk.
About Swipe Design | Books + Objects
Swipe Design | Books + Objects is an independent store boasting a selection of contemporary books on graphic design, advertising, architecture and urbanism worthy of space on the most enlightened of shelves.
Swipe Design | Books + Objects is also the official bookstore of both the RGD (Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario) and the ADCC (Advertising and Design Club of Canada). Swipe Design | Books + Objects offer the city's largest selection of books and journals on architecture and urban issues, from theoretical and technical reference works to beautiful monographs on today's leading local and international practices.
