The Toronto Design Offsite Festival, with over 80 events and exhibitions featuring works by Canadian and international talent, is a sight to behold. From Jan. 16 to 22, the city transforms into a major creative hub, highlighting the best in contemporary design covering a variety of disciplines, from jewellery and ceramics to textiles and furniture. Anya Georgijevic picks five must-see exhibitions that consider design from distinct points of views, be it history, intimacy, community, mindfulness or materialism