IDS 12 marked the 10th anniversary of Studio North. Exclusive to IDS, this show within a show was orginally introduced to support Canada’s vibrant and independent design scene featuring ateliers and designer-makers from coast to coast. The showcase featured 60 Canadian and International designers exhibiting one-off and custom collections of furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics, textiles, and surface design in a gallery-like installation. Studio North has evolved into one of the most anticipated annual exhibit a of design CanCon for design industry, media and a discerning design audience

Radius Lounge - Tyler Mackenzie Craft & Design

Roshan & Pumbeeri Collection - Tahir Mahmood

Orbit Table - Nomo Creations

Also celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Prototype exhibit featured works not currently in production by independent designers, who addressed the theme of innovative consumer products intended for mass production.

Moonlight Shade - Anna Buechin

Sumo Lounge - Derek Mcleoud

Studio North & Prototype Feedback

"I just wanted to thank you for inviting me, once again, to participate in the Limited Edition programme at Studio North. It was a great show and experience. Trade Day, especially, was fantastic, it felt as though almost everyone I had ever met in the interior design business dropped by the booth.  It was a fun, interesting and amazing day. Great conversations; enthusiastic response to the work.

Another important aspect of the show for me is the opportunity to meet one's co-exhibitors. Being surrounded by such creativity, ingenuity and enthusiasm is truly inspiring. Opportunities for collaboration arise, positive reinforcement, interesting discussions about the nature of what we do and why/how we do it. The Studio North section very quickly takes on an aspect of being a 'village' unto itself, it's fun, interesting, supportive. It makes me really love and appreciate that I am lucky to be able make my living at this." - Robert Sangster

"I wanted to send you a huge THANK YOU! This year's IDS show was amazing! This is my second year at the show within the prototype section and I plan to continue participating. Studio North has always been my favorite part of the show. I walk away with not only exposure on my designs but with great contacts and friends that share my same passions to succeed in this industry." - Jean Willoughby 

"Participating in Studio North was an incredible experience. The highlight for me was getting direct feedback from a design-loving public, which was equal parts enlightening and humbling. Not to mention the many new friends I made from the other designers participating - there was a fantastic mutually supportive atmosphere. I loved every minute of it!" - André Louis