11/03/2025
A message from Executive Director Ilaria Baldan: Almost a decade ago, Italian Design Weeks started as a simple idea to better connect Western Canadians with the true spirit of Italian design. This year stretched us in new directions, with overlapping events, a trade mission to Italy, and a small (but mighty) team doing big things. It wasn’t easy, but it all came together.
What we created was personal, thoughtful and true to our community.
To everyone who joined us, partnered with us, and supported us: Grazie. You are the reason these 2 weeks happen. To our President, Celso, and our awesome Board of Directors, thank you for your guidance and belief in this work. To our incredible ICCCW team, thank you for the care, patience and creativity you poured into every detail! And to our amazing volunteers, many of you who come back year after year, thank you for giving your time and heart to make Italian Design Weeks possible.
A special thank you to Acquafarina and Chef Paolo Cattaneo for caring so deeply about every detail at Thursday’s gala. To our emcee Howard Blank, for bringing his amazing energy and charm to the evening. To our photographer, Barbara Tilli, for capturing the moments that we will remember forever.
I wanted to include everybody in this post but our social media manager tells me Instagram might explode if I try. So I’ll name our main sponsors here, and to all our other sponsors and supporters who provided resources, space, and energy to make these events possible: please know how deeply grateful I am.
Diamond Sponsor: Lavazza Canada
Main Sponsors: Air Canada, Expedia Cruises, False Creek, Mapei Canada, Julian Tile, Brian Jessel BMW, Onni Group, Bosa Foods, Watson Goepel, IA Private Wealth, Galloway Botteselle & Co., Anra Wine Group
From my heart, GRAZIE MILLE.
