Studio North.
IDS14 jury dates are as follows: June 14th, August 16th and October 4th.
For more information, download the Studio North Application.
IDS13 marked the 11th anniversary of Studio North. Exclusive to IDS, this show within a show was originally introduced to support Canada’s vibrant and independent design scene, featuring ateliers and design-makers from coast to coast. The showcase features 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 exhibits of design CanCon for design industry, media and a discerning design audience.
Prototype.
IDS14 jury dates are as follows: June 14th, August 16th and October 4th.
For more information, download the Prototype Application.
Also celebrating its 11th anniversary, the Prototype exhibit features works not currently in production by independent designers, who address the theme of innovative consumer products intended for mass production.
Studio North & Prototype in the Press
Designboom
Designboom features Jessica Nakanishi's Ladder Lights seen in Studio North at IDS13.
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Mocoloco
Mocoloco features Ryan Taylor's Babylon Plantable Light seen at IDS13 in Prototype.
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Toronto Life
Toronto Life shares their favourite products and designers from IDS13, featuring several Studio North and Prototype exhibitors.
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Contemporist
Contemporist features Tat Chao's BIPOLAR Pendant Light from their IDS13 booth.
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Toronto Star
The Toronto Star shares their favourite designers and products from Studio North.
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Studio North & Prototype Feedback
"The response that we had was phenomenal and if there was ever a "poster child" for Studio North I think that Contact Voyaging Co. is it. Just over a year ago we had an idea for an "object d'art" and in that year, because of IDS and Studio North, we have been: called the must have summer accessory by Sarah Richardson ... featured in The Toronto Star, The National Post, Now Magazine and The Grid TO ... Ranked by Wallpaper* Magazine as one of the 20 reasons to love Canada...highlighted on Breakfast Television, The Marilyn Denis Show and Steven and Chris. None of this would have been possible without The Interior Design Show and its support of Canada’s vibrant and independent design scene" - David Barclay, Contact Voyaging Co.
"Studio North is my favourite part of the Interior Design Show in Toronto. It is described as a "show within a show, introduced to support Canada’s vibrant and independent design scene featuring ateliers and designer-makers from coast to coast. Every year it is different and it always has the most original stuff. - Lloyd Alter, Treehugger.com
"IDS offers a great opportunity to meet established designers and up and coming talent in one space. For us, it was an important brand building exercise." - Katherine Yaphe, Oliver Yaphe – Studio North
"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
"I’m glad I participated in Studio North mainly because I was looking for a response to a new addition to the products that I provide to interior designers. I was not disappointed as the reaction was very, very positive. IDS provides an opportunity for the public, manufactures and designers to cross pollinate over one weekend. It was certainly a valuable experience for me and I would happily participate in it again." - Constance Laing
