For the first time in three years, the interdisciplinary design event announces a festival theme, “Impact,” to highlight how design and the work of Vancouver-based practitioners shape and transform society, the environment, and the world. Two new programs expand on that theme: Design Landmarks, an exploration of the stories behind Vancouver’s most impactful spaces; and Design Editions, a series of public events produced by the city’s design influencers.

Photo: Wendy Shepherd