Join an intimate and thought-provoking discussion where matali crasset will explore new ways of thinking, drawing inspiration from the writings of ecological philosophers. Through rich examples and dynamic exchanges with participants, this session invites us to shift from merely acknowledging human fragility to embracing a deeper love for our transformed and imperfect world.

Editor's note: The artist's name is written in lowercase in accordance with their wishes and artistic identity.

Experts :
Hortense Montoux, Circular Economy Project Manager at CERIEC
Justin Dubé, Founding President and Chief Creative Officer - Rümker
Marie-Anne Miljours, Circular Economy Strategy Manager - Rümker
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This workshop offers architects and interior designers of all levels the opportunity to dive into the fundamentals of circular design. It will help them understand the key principles of circularity, identify challenges and opportunities, and discover tools and resources to address them effectively.
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Objectives and key learnings :
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- Discover the fundamental principles of circularity.
- Understand how to adapt your design process to a circular approach, while anticipating the impact on schedules and budgets.
- Explore approaches for effectively engaging customers in circular thinking.
- Identify potential challenges of circular design and solutions to overcome them, through available resources and support.
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Experts will share lessons learned from past projects and examples to enrich professional practices.

Trainer: Thomas Balaban, architect, founding partner of TBA and associate professor at the Université de Montréal School of Architecture
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This virtual training offers an in-depth exploration of the integration of generative technologies into design processes. This semi-practical session takes a detailed look at major language models and diffusion models, focusing on ubiquitous applications such as DALL-E and Midjourney, as well as more specialized tools such as ControlNet and LoRAs training.
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Beyond their conventional use for information queries or task automation, the workshop focuses on two strategic axes: broadening creative horizons and strengthening collaboration between designers and these cutting-edge technologies. Rooted in current design practices, this course, accessible to all levels of experience, aims to offer concrete strategies directly applicable to creative work.
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Objectives and key learnings:
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- Inspire reflection on the interplay between traditional approaches and digital tools in their own design process.
- Benefit from an overview of key tools such as Midjourney and DALL.E, as well as more advanced platforms such as Stable Diffusion, exploring their opportunities and limits.
- Gain a better understanding of how to leverage these tools and interact effectively with generative AI.
- Highlight how these technologies can enrich practice, whether for visuals, concepts or presentations.

Discover the exhibition spaces and be inspired by the creators, experts, and carefully curated products and brands. Attend captivating conferences led by prominent figures from both the local and international design communities.

Start the day with a welcoming breakfast around the mock-up of the Quartier Molson. To better understand this major Montreal project, MONTONI, Fonds Immobilier de Solidarité and Sid Lee Architecture will present the goals and innovations shaping this new living space with its sustainable real estate model. Free barista coffee, fresh fruit and pastries.

“Design is the meeting place, the crossroads of art and technique”.

From the creative process to the realization of multiple projects and landmark objects in his career, this meeting will highlight Michel Dallaire vision and remarkable career, highlighted by dozens of awards.

This panel explores how the evolution of eco-responsible practices, circular design and craftsmanship is redefining aesthetic sensibility. Experts will discuss the influence of these approaches on a new generation of designers and the transformation of contemporary aesthetic values. The panel will feature Zébulon Perron, Karine Touzel, Lauren Goodman and Maude Fafard.

A live performance by Scorpion Sorbet and Sandrine Castellan.
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Two creators delve into the concept of comfort as an aesthetic and emotional construct, unfolding their process in real time. The fusion of classic photography and AI-generated creations pushes the boundaries between comfort and discomfort, inspiring designers to rethink well-being, functionality, and aesthetics.

Behind the scenes of the creation of Complètement Design 2025

matali crasset's talk will highlight, among the designer's many projects, her systemic and singular approach to understanding the complexity and interdependencies between object, space and architecture, as well as her ongoing quest to convene social and artistic fields.

Three original projects presented by Yannick Laurin, Sébastien Parent and Renée Mailhot, the three founders of La Shed. The talk will focus on the firm's creative process, as well as on residential architecture that is inhabited and integrated into its context.

The Index-Design Award is a distinction honoring a local designer whose creation embodies the ability to materialize a vision into an original object or product. This award celebrates innovation, reflection and exploration in the practice of design in Quebec, in perfect harmony with the DNA of Complètement Design. It will be awarded to one of the designers exhibiting at the show.

Through a variety of case studies (including the World Trade Center, the Olympic Stadium Tower, the Quebec National Assembly reception pavilion, the Grand Quai du Port of Montreal Tower), Sonia Gagné will show how Provencher_Roy is sustainably revitalizing iconic buildings and neighborhoods.

To echo the 2025 theme "Generative-generation - design in process," L.P. Pratte will unveil an innovative kitchen concept for Hh. Designed locally for easy shipping and assembly, the lightweight system embodies a sustainable vision of materiality, designed to integrate into projects of all scales.

‍Harry Nuriev is an artist, architect and interior designer based in New York and Paris, founder and artistic director of Crosby Studios.
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The New York Times Magazine hailed Harry Nuriev as a pioneering voice of global minimalism, citing the instinctive influence of craft and architecture on his work. He has lectured widely and conducted educational programs at institutions such as Harvard, Pratt, the Royal College of Art in London, and many others. Nuriev has carried out creative collaborations and projects with world-renowned brands and artists, including Balenciaga, Nike, Dover Street Market, OMA, Liam Gillick, Gucci, and many others.

Talia Dorsey will offer a critical analysis of the strategic design process of two key projects for cultural institutions that have marked her professional career: the 2014 modernization master plan for the Hermitage (St. Petersburg - AMO/OMA), and the realization of PHI Contemporain (Montreal).

‍Manuel R. Cisneros presents “Regeneration and Foresight”: an exploration of regenerative design where environment, ecosystems and well-being are harmoniously intertwined. Discover innovative strategies in circularity, biodiversity and responsible water management, supported by foresight as design tools to meet current challenges and anticipate a sustainable future.

Christopher Dessus' approach, at the crossroads of design, architecture and scenography, is based on a working methodology that is both radical and determined. The meeting will explore the links between the research process and the final outcome of Paf Atelier's projects, looking at both past achievements and future prospects.

Wander through the exhibition and celebrate design with a drink in hand. Several bars ($).

One free drink for MASTER and CONFERENCE ACCESS ticket holders.

Open to all ticket holders - all types of ACCESS

THe LYONZ will close out this year’s Complètement Design with a dynamic live performance
and DJ set, featuring an eclectic selection of records from their global collection. Renowned for
their nuanced approach to timing and atmosphere, the duo blends diverse sounds into a
distinctive and captivating experience.

Réunissant des designers contemporains du Québec qui examinent le potentiel de l’IA générative, cette installation explore la synergie entre l’intuition humaine et l’intelligence artificielle, un dialogue novateur qui redéfinit les conventions traditionnelles de la créativité. Elle met en lumière des œuvres inspirées par l’ambiguïté, la réinvention et la quête de l’inattendu, où l’imprévisibilité et l’intention se trouvent en mesure égale

Projet collectif de créateurs émergents où il s'agit de démontrer que l’erreur ou l’imperfection dans le processus de création, loin d’être un échec, peut devenir un outil créatif et critique face à des processus trop mécaniques ou conformistes.
Double Entendre explore comment intégrer l’«erreur humaine » dans des processus de production standardisés pour questionner les rigidités imposées par une approche trop rationalisée. Avec la participation des artistes : Abeirst Practice (Jérémie Dussault Lefebvre et Sébastien Roy), Antoine Jeraj, Elizabeth Lenny, Eric Kirwin, Etienne Vernier, Julian Gregory, Laurent Lavoie, Liyang Zhang, Marc-Olivier Desjardins, Rebecca Sun Collins, Sarah Yao-Rishea, Xavier Ouellet.

Détails à venir.

Accessible to MASTER and CONFERENCE ACCESS ticket holders, courtesy of EDIKA.

Accessible to all ticket holders - all types of ACCESS.

Faster access for MASTER and CONFERENCE ACCESS ticket holders.‍

Further information coming soon.

Accessible to all ticket holders - all types of ACCESS.

Faster access for MASTER and CONFERENCE ACCESS ticket holders.
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Further information coming soon.