Spotlight on upcoming events, accounts to follow, and recently published articles about the work, talent, and contributions of Black interior designers in Canada and the U.S.
Black History Month 2024
Sheridan Student Union
Feb. 2024
Black Futures
George Brown College
Feb. 2024
A Toronto Development Site Becomes a Showcase for Black Artists
Stefan Novakovic, Azure magazine
Feb. 23, 2024
Wellness Design Trends In The African American Community
Jamie Gold, Forbes magazine
Feb. 23, 2024
This Must-See Exhibit Explores Narratives Around Black Liberation
Carlene Olsen, Interior Design magazine
Feb. 13, 2024
Spotlight on Black Interior Design Trailblazers
Decorating Den Interiors
Feb. 12, 2024
21 Black Women Changing the Architecture and Design Space
Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest
Feb. 9, 2024
Book Nook: 18 New And Noteworthy Titles Celebrating Black Art And Design
Aspire Design and Home
Feb. 6, 2024
February is Black History Month
ARIDO
Feb. 5, 2024
Designing History: a Q&A with Nia Centre’s Interior Designer
Nia Centre
Jan. 17, 2023
Events:
Kick off February with Black History Month events
Irina Vukosavic, Toronto Metropolitan University
Feb. 1, 2024
Magdalene Odundo: A Dialogue with Objects
Gardiner Museum, Toronto, Canada
Exhibition running until April 21, 2024
Accounts to follow:
Black Canadian Interior Designers
Connecting Black Canadian Interior Designers (Decorators) – Promoting diversity in the Design Industry
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackcanadianinteriordesigners
Black Architects and Interior Designers Association (BAIDA)
BAIDA supports diversity, equity and inclusion in the profession of architecture and interior design.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baida.to/
Web: https://www.baida.ca/
Decanthropy
Inclusive design consultancy based in Toronto, Ont.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decanthropy/
Web: https://decanthropy.com/
Black Designers of Canada
Exists to highlight and amplify black designers across Canada. The first-ever comprehensive Canadian index celebrating black excellence in design.
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/blackdesignersofcanada
Web: https://blackdesignersofcanada.com/
Building Equality in Architecture (BEA)
Independent organization dedicated to supporting equality and diversity in the profession.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beat_to/
Web: http://www.beatoronto.com/
