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Join DIAC and bulthaup Toronto for The Frankfurt Kitchen & bulthaup: Images of Innovation — an exhibition exploring the connections between the Frankfurt Kitchen, bulthaup and Otl Aicher, tracing a legacy of innovation, functionality and thoughtful design that continues to shape the contemporary kitchen.

Our special guest, architect John Ota, author of “The Kitchen: A Journey Through History in Search of the Perfect Design”, will share his Top 5 Moments in the History of the Kitchen at the opening reception - don’t miss it!

🗓️ September 30 – November 28, 2026
Opening Reception on Wednesday, September 30, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
📍bulthaup Toronto, 280 King Street East, Toronto M5A 1K7

This event is part of the Design Industry Advisory Committee’s (DIAC) 25th anniversary celebration and celebrates an international alliance between the cities of Toronto and Frankfurt.

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Beyond the Frankfurt Kitchen: A Conversation on the Impact of Design

Join DIAC and the Goethe-Institut Toronto for an evening of conversation and connection, featuring speakers Marco Chow, Udo Schliemann, Ruth Spitzer, and moderator Stefan Novakovic.

🗓️ Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
📍 Goethe-Institut Toronto, 100 University Ave, North Tower, 2nd Floor, Toronto M5J 1V6

This event is part of the Design Industry Advisory Committee’s (DIAC) 25th anniversary celebration and celebrates an international alliance between the cities of Toronto and Frankfurt.

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The Design Industry Advisory Committee (DIAC), in partnership with the Goethe-Institut Toronto, presents Beyond the Frankfurt Kitchen: A Conversation on the Impact of Design, a public panel exploring how one of the twentieth century’s most influential design innovations continues to shape contemporary conversations around accessibility, sustainability, domestic life, and urban living.

🗓️ Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
📍 Goethe-Institut Toronto, 100 University Ave, North Tower, 2nd Floor, Toronto M5J 1V6

🔗 Click our Link in Bio or visit DIAC.on.ca to learn more and register

This event is part of the Design Industry Advisory Committee’s (DIAC) 25th anniversary celebration. Founded in 2001, DIAC is a not-for-profit design think tank dedicated to demonstrating the impact and value of interdisciplinary design.

The Design Industry Advisory Committee (DIAC), in partnership with bulthaup Toronto, presents The Frankfurt Kitchen & bulthaup: Images of Innovation, an exhibition celebrating one of the most influential designs of the twentieth century and its enduring impact on contemporary kitchen design.

🗓️ September 30 – November 28, 2026
Opening Reception on Wednesday, September 30, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
📍 bulthaup Toronto, 280 King Street East, Toronto M5A 1K7

🔗 Click our Link in Bio or visit DIAC.on.ca to learn more and register

This event is part of the Design Industry Advisory Committee’s (DIAC) 25th anniversary celebration. Founded in 2001, DIAC is a not-for-profit design think tank dedicated to demonstrating the impact and value of interdisciplinary design.

We’re pleased to share that DIAC Board Director Tim Haats will be presenting his paper, “AI as an Accelerator of Design’s Professional Identity Transition: Implications for Leadership and Organizational Capability,” at the DMI Conference.

Swipe through for a preview of the research and join Tim at DMI to hear more about AI, leadership, and the evolving role of designers.

🔗 Click our Link in Bio or visit DIAC.on.ca to download the full paper

In 2026, DIAC marks its 25th anniversary. Stay tuned for updates on planned initiatives and events. Also, read more about the 2025 DIAC initiatives and events that continued to advance the role of design as a strategic driver of economic, social, and environmental outcomes. 🔗 Read the full story at the link in bio

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A public video mapping installation "The Microscopic", by creative technologist and designer José Bringas, transformed visitor gestures into real-time AI visuals at the Art Gallery of Ontario. José Bringas pushed the boundaries of how design can embody vision, enhance functionality, build brand identity, consider environment, and support wellbeing – the five critical impacts of DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework. ➡️ : Read the full study at the link in bio — DIAC is accepting submissions for consideration! To be featured in future case studies, head to our our website via the link in bio.

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DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework demonstrates how design interventions create positive impacts that can be assessed and measured. This case study of @snyderarchitects.ca design for for Magellan Community Charities Seniors Centre models the five critical impacts of design in the Framework. ➡️ : Read the full study at the link in bio — DIAC is accepting submissions for consideration! To be featured in future case studies, head to our our website via the link in bio.

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The Daniels Corporation’s Accessibility Designed Program provides a high standard of accessibility for people with disabilities. This project is exemplary of the five critical impacts of design in DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework. ➡️ : Read the full study at the link in bio — DIAC is accepting submissions for consideration! To be featured in future case studies, head to our our website via the link in bio.

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Designing for Inclusive, Accessible AI Education - this case study of @braintrainr is exemplary of DIAC’s Design Impacts Framework, looking at the vision, functionality, brand, environmental benefits, and health & wellness. ➡️ : Read the full study at the link in bio — DIAC is accepting submissions for consideration! To be featured in future case studies, head to our our website via the link in bio.