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Mohamad Sabeh Ayoun is an ARIDO Intern who has been a member since 2019. He is currently working at Mayhew as an Interior Design & Brand Consultant and is a member of the ARIDO Communications Committee.

How long have you been a member of ARIDO?
I joined in 2019.

We talk a lot about “The Path” at ARIDO, how did you get on the path to the association and develop your interest in Interior Design as a career?

Since I graduated from a university outside Canada, I took the Alternative Pathway into ARIDO Membership which is the Intern Competencies Review System (ICRS).

Design professionals can sometimes specialize in one aspect of the process i.e. accessibility/building code, FF&E etc. Do you have a specialty?

I specialize in workplace branded environments, experiential design, corporate brand identities, signage and wayfinding, and have worked with many organizations in different sectors.

What has been a memorable project you have been part of in your career?

I was part of the team who worked on a large pharmaceutical client recently, and it was great to explore the fusion between interior architecture and brand design.

What do you think is the most pressing issue facing the association or profession?

I believe we need to do more to promote the benefits of being a member of a professional organization like ARIDO.

What advice would you give to students or emerging professionals at the start of their careers?

I highly recommend joining a professional design association that help them develop their skills and knowledge. ARIDO has great student events that help students take steps that lead to a successful career.

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