Founded in 1999, the first Interior Design Show immediately established itself as a venue of choice for Toronto’s design community. A significant milestone for the Canadian design scene, the first show brought together 25,000 visitors. Guests of honor at the first Interior Design Show were Wallpaper* founder Tyler Brulé, Gijs Bakker, founder of the Droog Design collective, and interior designer Holly Hunt.
Interior Design Show: a milestone for design in Canada
After 23 years, the Interior Design Show has become one of the most successful recurring design events in Canadian history; over the years, it has inspired more than 660,000 visitors. Attendance has nearly doubled since the event began, and the audience includes many international designers and architects. The Interior Design Show has established itself as a breeding ground for design creativity and innovation.
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In 2012 Informa, one of the world’s largest event organizers, bought the Interior Design Show. With 150 offices in 40 countries, Informa brings together more than one million professionals each year. The newly formed Informa Canada runs more than 53 trade shows, consumer exhibitions, and conferences across the country. Events span a variety of markets, from construction to real estate, crafts, art, and design.
An authority on Canadian design
Over the past 20 years, Interior Design Show has become an authority on Canadian design. The designer of yesterday is now becoming the problem solver of today, and the visionary of tomorrow. Designers today face a reality demanding creativity, yes, but also constant adaptation, leading to a new, much more flexible way of working.
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As Canada’s premier showcase of new products, superstar designers, and cutting-edge concepts from North America and beyond, IDS is the platform to experience the importance of design firsthand. In fact, in addition to the products on display, IDS offers talks, featuring emerging talent and key experts in the field.
Why visit
Interior Design Show is the premier trade fair for design in Toronto and Canada. Founded in 1999, in 25 years it has established itself as a platform for products and cultural exchanges in the industry.
Currently, it is an inspiring showcase of cutting-edge concepts, transformative trends, and visionary projects. The limitless possibilities of the future of design are explored here.
Along with the best-known international brands, every year IDS Toronto provides a forum to discuss the latest issues in the industry and look forward at how today’s innovations will tackle problems and create solutions for the future.
On the occasion of its 25th edition, IDS unveils a new graphic identity, by Toronto-based studio Sali Tabacchi.
Interior Design Show, Metro Toronto Convention Center, North Building, January 18-21, 2024
Interior Design Show is for professional only
Size: 400 exhibitors (2024), 52.000 visitors (2020, last edition)
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