Where do we find inspiration?

IDS Saturday is open to the public and gives consumers insider knowledge of design. Trends, ideas and inspiration are just some of the themes explored in this powerhouse speaker’s series.

Keynote Presentations

Questlove and Adam Sandow in conversation with Maryam Siddiqi, Lifestyle Editor

Questlove has worn many hats over the course of his celebrated career. His latest venture is Creative House, a multi-platform forum that will bring together innovators from a wide range of backgrounds. They’ll share ideas, develop products, and advance creative solutions, as well as a launch pad for new products and brands.

DesignAgency in conversation with Maryam Siddiqi, Lifestyle Editor

DesignAgency is an award-winning multidisciplinary design studio with locations in Toronto, Barcelona and Los Angeles. For more than 20 years, DesignAgency has established itself as a global leader in the development of transformative brands and environments. Merging interiors, industrial design, architectural design, branding and visual communications, DesignAgency works without boundaries. Collaborating closely with its clients to produce meaningful, inspiring and memorable experiences.

Ryan Korban. In conversation with Randi Bergman, Style Contributor at the Globe and Mail

Korban embarked on a career in interior design after graduating from The New School in New York. Without any formal training, he developed his unique aesthetic. It’s characterized by a mix of luxury, old-world romance, and urban cool. Drawing on inspirations ranging from Monet paintings to Helmut Newton photographs, he creates seductive, wondrous spaces that surpass trend to redefine traditional design for a new generation.