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As an Interior Designer in the field of restaurant design, we deal with all aspects of the build out of restaurants. We don’t just place things for what looks best, there’s a lot of considerations that must be addressed when designing the whole infrastructure of what...

I am a Registered Interior Designer and I have an extensive background working in restaurants. My experience led me down this path and today, and now I design restaurants for a career. I’m heavily involved in restaurant design trends, color influencing food...

Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) is launching a new awards program to promote the value of interior design across the country. The Value Design Awards (VODA) will celebrate Canadian interior designers who showcase the benefits of design thinking: an empathetic,...

IDC and Orion Learning have teamed up to offer you a wide range online learning courses and programs! Orion is a global leader offering competency-based learning solutions which include courses in project management, change management, leadership, customer service,...

Interested in becoming more involved in your national association? This is your opportunity! IDC's Nominating Committee, chaired by clinton hummel, Past President, IDC, is currently seeking candidates to stand for nomination to the IDC Board for the following...

IDC is very pleased to announce our inaugural Design Symposium will be presented by Knoll and is taking place Sept. 16-19 at the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel. “As we celebrate our 80th anniversary, Knoll is proud to be the presenting partner for the...

Interior Designers of Canada is seeking ideas and topic submission from multidisciplinary speakers for its inaugural Design Symposium – Value of Design Thinking, which will be held from Sept. 16-19 in Toronto, Ont. This year’s theme, ‘Value of Design Thinking,’ aims...

In late January 2018, IDC member Nick Goddard noticed a Toronto Star column titled ‘Hire a professional to navigate building permit process’ penned by Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) President & CEO, Dave Wilkes. Taking issue with some of...

Interior designers can assist owners in determining budgets and space planning. Sooner or later, every owner of a hotel or restaurant must take a hard look at renovations – the fading paint, the tattered wall vinyl, the wearing carpet, at the slightly, or hugely...