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Local interior designer in practice and business for over 30 years. Ellen specialize in residential builds and renovations as well as commercial design. She believes in connecting the community and spirit through meaningful design that not only speaks to the highest order of functionality but engages us creatively and joyfully to our environment/life.

Justine is a Registered Interior Designer with over 13 years of experience working in the industry.  She is an active member of ARIDO and has her NCIDQ Certification.  She has worked on projects across sectors that vary in scale from small residential renovations to large multibillion dollar new build commercial projects.  She is well versed in design procedures from initial conception to construction completion.  Prior to practicing, she obtained her Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interior Design degree.  She also holds a Master of Public Relations degree and a BA in Art History and Mass Communication. She currently practices at HDR Architecture Inc. and is a part-time Professor teaching in the Bachelor of Interior Design program at Algonquin College.

Jeremy is the founder and principal of CLIQ Interior Design, an interior design firm he launched in January 2023. CLIQ has quickly become a success, with Jeremy managing all projects and overseeing every aspect of the business, from invoicing to drafting and business development.

Highly organized, passionate, and dedicated, Jeremy excels in the industry, staying current with challenges and participating in initiatives to advance the profession. His diverse experience across private, commercial, institutional, government, and luxury residential projects ensures a unique skill set for every client.

In his new role, Jeremy places a strong emphasis on adhering to provincial codes and regulations in the services he offers to his commercial and residential clients. Simple renovations can often affect the life and safety of its occupants, and in most projects, he takes the time to educate his clients on the benefits of hiring a Registered Interior Designer who is qualified through ARIDO. By hiring someone who is Registered, homeowners can rest assured they are hiring a qualified individual who has undergone rigorous testing in order to offer their services to the public.

Award-winning designer and owner of WESTYLE Interior Design, Lisa Poirier has over 20 years of experience in the design field.  Her passion and creativity combined with professionalism and expertise have established her strong reputation in the design industry.

An honours graduate of the Interior Design Advanced program at Algonquin College in 2003, Lisa was the recipient of several achievement awards as well as the ARIDO (Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario) award for academic excellence.

In 2021 Lisa obtained her AKBD (Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer) accreditation and hopes to continue advancing her studies with the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association). 

Staying current to the continual changes in the industry and on top of the latest design trends, Lisa is able to create dynamic solutions for any design challenge.

Serina is the principal and driving force behind Clear Designs, a boutique design firm with an established reputation for creative excellence. Her vision encompasses all aspects of design, attracting a broad spectrum of residential and commercial clients who have relied on her design knowledge to achieve their aspirations.

A graduate of Algonquin College’s prestigious Interior Design program, Serina is influenced by modern design and architecture theories, executing them with rigour and expertise. Indeed, since she established the firm in 2005, Clear Designs has always focused on design in a broad sense rather than one specific specialty. That loyalty to larger design principles has led to a breadth of clients who have trusted Serina to marry beauty with functionality — from restaurants to dental clinics, schools to spas, and athletic facilities to luxury residences.

With every project, she listens and understands the client’s needs then channels her creativity into an organized design process that produces elegant results. For Serina, every project can be pared down to the golden rule that guides her: “Every space should be an experience.”

Serina is registered as an interior designer through ARIDO (the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario) and IDC (Interior Designers of Canada) and is certified through NCIDQ (National Council of Interior Designers Qualification). A committed ambassador for the design industry, Serina gives back to her profession as a board member for ARIDO’s community.