SDI Design

03/24/2026

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Our very first VR Design Presentation; Watching our clients having conversations inside the VR mode while being oceans apart in different places around the globe.
Honestly… still a bit mind-blown
Many thanks for the teams effort for putting this presentation together!

02/16/2026

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The Lunar New Year is approaching!
As we step into the Year of the Horse, we celebrate momentum, creativity, and forward-thinking innovation, qualities at the heart of every great design.
This year, may your ideas take flight, your spaces inspire, and your projects gallop boldly into new possibilities. Here’s to a year of fresh perspectives, meaningful collaborations, and designs that make an impact.
Gong Hei Fat Choy!

11/21/2025

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At SDI Design, we’re proud to have collaborated with Barry Callebaut’s leadership to bring their new brand essence, to life. The design blends artistry, craftsmanship, and innovation, creating an experience that’s as bold and flavorful as the brand itself.

10/17/2025

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Celebrating Design Excellence in Montreal
We’re thrilled to share that our Principals, Joanne Chan and Mardi Najafi, were in last night at the 18th edition of the GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN, where they proudly accepted a prestigious interior design award on behalf of the design team:
Joanne Chan
Glenn Cheng
Meaghan Aikins
Sophia Duffus.
Northleaf Capital Partners Canadian Headquarters, in Toronto
> GRAND WINNER // Interior Design Discipline
> Gold Winner // Office 5,400 – 54,000 sq.ft.
> Gold Winner // Office: Professional & Financial Service Firms
We’re incredibly honoured to be recognized among such a talented and passionate design community. Congratulations to all of this year’s award winners!
Our heartfelt thanks go out to the GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN jury and organizers, and especially to the phenomenal team at INT.design / Agence PID, Brigitte Gadoury and Ginette Gadoury, and Ariane Mercure, for your dedication and vision in delivering such a world-class celebration of design excellence. Thank you for continuing to elevate and connect our community through your work.
And finally, thank you to our incredible collaborators who brought the Northleaf project to life: 
> Project Management: Cresa Toronto
> Engineering : Smith + Andersen and Quinn Dressel Associates
> Art Consultant: Demetriou Art Group Inc.
> General Contractor: The Jesslin Group
Explore the full project story and images here: https://lnkd.in/eQfHH_iE
Photo Credits: Arash Moallemi

03/28/2025

01/29/2025

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Happy Lunar New Year!
As we step into a new year filled with hope, fresh beginnings, and endless possibilities, we at SDI Design would like to extend our warmest wishes to you for a prosperous Year of the Snake.
May this year be one of wisdom, growth, transformative energy, tranquility, and boundless creativity — qualities that will empower us all to embrace the opportunities and overcome the challenges that lie ahead.
Wishing you and your loved ones joy, prosperity, good health, and happiness throughout the year. Here’s to a year of success and fulfillment in all that you do!

01/20/2025

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We are thrilled to announce an exciting keynote presentation at the Interior Design Show (IDS) 2025 featuring our own Joanne Chan, Principal & Chief Innovation Officer, and Mardi Najafi, IDC, Principal & Chief Creative Officer, alongside the incredible Dyonne Fashina, Principal Designer at Denizens of Design inc. on the Main Stage, Thursday, January 23rd!

Join these thought leaders as they take you behind the scenes of their collaborative process in creating the stunning LOBBY and GYM areas for IDS 2025’s flagship feature installation, Night & Day. They’ll dive into how they designed these spaces to not only reflect cutting-edge trends but also meet the evolving needs of future hotel guests and visitors. Each design team will share insights into the function and flow of different hotel spaces, sparking conversations about the future of hospitality design.
This is a must-attend session for anyone passionate about innovative interior design! Note: This session has been submitted for OAA and IDCEC accreditation.

When: Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Main Stage presented by Khayeri Flooring
Access: Included with all trade passes and IDS seminar tickets.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear from industry leaders shaping the future of design. We can’t wait to see you there!

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01/17/2025

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Join our experts, Joanne Chan, Principal & Chief Innovation Officer, and Mardi Najafi, IDC, Principal & Chief Creative Officer, at the Interior Design Show (IDS) on Friday, January 24!
In their exclusive session, “Blurring the Lines Between Retail x Hospitality x Workplace: Crafting Holistic Experiences by Redefining Brand and Culture,” they’ll uncover how the boundaries between retail, hospitality, and workplace design are merging to create innovative, human-centric environments.
Learn how the latest trends in user experience, sustainability, adaptability, and technology integration are shaping the future of these spaces. With real-world case studies and actionable strategies, this session will equip you to create versatile, engaging, and sustainable environments for both customers and employees alike.
When: Friday, January 24, 2025 | 15:00 - 16:00
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Room 201 D
Secure your spot today:
Get tickets here https://lnkd.in/g6uP-zsg







UserExperience

10/21/2024

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Exciting News! We are delighted to announce that our recent office renovation for Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee, a leading global purveyor of tea and coffee, has been named a finalist for the Workplace Excellence Award, Medium 20,000 to 50,000 RSF at the Awards!
Congratulations to all our project collaborators: mform Construction Group, Cresa Toronto, Paradigm Architecture + Design, and Smith + Andersen. This recognition truly highlights our collective dedication to crafting inspiring and innovative work environments.
Also, a huge thank you to this project’s outstanding product manufacturing partners: Armstrong Ceiling Installation Solutions, Andreu World, Interface, Teknion, Tarkett, Sherwin-Williams, and Sloan. Together, we’ve achieved something remarkable!
We eagerly anticipate the Awards Gala on Thursday, November 21, 2024, where the winners will be announced!
The CoreNet Global Canadian Chapter’s 13th annual program recognizes and honors excellence in leadership, innovation, sustainable design, and social responsibility in corporate real estate and workplace management.

09/28/2024

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Canadian Interiors magazine unveils the 27th Annual Best of Canada Awards Winners!

A heartfelt congratulations to this year’s 30 award-winning projects and design teams, whose extraordinary talent shines brightly! Among these outstanding entries is the coveted Project of the Year, highlighting the pinnacle of design achievement.
Congratulations to all phenomenal winners! Featuring luminaries like APPAREIL Architecture, Architecture Counsel Inc., Daoust Design, DesignAgency, Division Twelve, dkstudio architects inc., Giannone Petricone Associates Inc. Architects, Gow Hastings Architects, Interface, Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning, large [medium] design office, McKinley Studios, mcCallumSather, Mcleod Bovell Modern Houses, MJMA Architecture & Design, Pearson Lloyd, NaughtOne, Nicole Marion, Perkins&Will, Post Architecture Inc., Reflect Architecture, Superkül, Teknion, and many others!
PROJECT OF THE YEAR: House on the Park in Toronto
Designed by the dynamic duo Superkül + Pencil Designs
We’re especially proud to highlight our very own Joanne Chan, Principal, Chief Innovation Officer, and Workplace Design Lead, who lent her expertise alongside industry leaders to review this year’s breathtaking interior design projects across Canada. Her insights played a vital role in honoring the innovative spirit that defines this year’s awards.
Join us in celebrating these remarkable achievements! Your creativity continues to inspire and elevate the world of .

09/28/2024

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Visit our client at the show this weekend at the Vancouver Convention Centre!





Many thanks to our design team!
Big shout out to our Principals, Glenn Cheng and Mardi Najarfi🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

09/11/2024

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We can’t wait to see this next phase of MDA coming to life! Construction is on its way and we’re in good hands with !
Big thanks to our dedicated design team for making this happen! ❤️❤️