We are ARIDO, the professional body for interior designers in Ontario.

We’re ARIDO, the professional body for interior designers in Ontario. Interior design is about more than aesthetics. It's about finding creative design solutions for interior environments while supporting the health, safety, and the well-being of the people who use those spaces.

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COVID-19 Response

The ARIDO Board of Management and staff are here monitoring the current events to keep you updated. ARIDO has published regular updates on the situation on essential services, building departments, and more. Click here to read more.

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  • ARIDO Mentorship Program- Now Recruiting!

    Connect with a Registered Interior Designer and create your personalized mentorship plan using our user friendly, interactive online platform and receive mentorship in the 2021 program which runs June 1st to October 31st. Get the mentorship you need to help you succeed with: General career developme ...

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  • Call for Panellists- The Power of Colour: Being Black in Design

    This spring, ARIDO will host the first of a series of exploratory town hall conversations led by our diverse members to share their experiences working in the interior design field. Our first conversation is to explore and understand the Black experience in Design, and access to career opportunities ...

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  • ARIDO’s Statement on Black History Month

    ARIDO has recognized that throughout our tenure, we have failed to embrace the contributions of Black communities and the importance of the month of February-as Black History Month in Canada. We are committed to progressive change and doing better. We have begun the work in identifying key areas of ...

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A data-driven approach provides a fresh path for this design studio

Developed for an interdisciplinary design studio that leads the industry in sustainability and healthy environments, this project was conceived as a transformation not only of a workplace, but of a de ...

Janine Grossman | Mar 10 2021

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Inspiration was locally-sourced for this luxurious downtown Toronto condominium

Situated at the intersection of Toronto’s landmark financial and heritage St. Lawrence Market districts, 88 Scott was an opportunity to create a standout, luxury downtown residence.  Interior D ...

Kelly Cray | Feb 26 2021

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This government office stands out, instead of blending in

Gone are the days of formulaic government offices and thank goodness for that! Using an activitiy based design methodology, the LWG design team developed four floors of light-filled space d ...

Bryan Wiens | Feb 19 2021

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