Passionate about the work we do, we tailor every solution to the needs of the space and those who will occupy it, while respecting the architecture of the environment. We thrive in solving business challenges and focus on communication and collaboration to ensure a positive and seamless experience. Locally, nationally, and internationally, this approach has proven invaluable to our corporate and commercial clients faced with new construction, renovation, rebranding, relocation and expansion projects.
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Project completed with Stantec.Cindy’s professional expertise has evolved over three decades to include the design of Corporate Environments, Institutional Centres and Healthcare Facilities. Her commitment to the profession of Interior Design is reflected in her NCIDQ Certification and her current position as Vice President of the Professional Interior Designers Institute of Manitoba (PIDIM). Capitalizing on her strengths in the areas of functional programming, LEAN planning, workplace strategy, and business/practice innovation, Cindy’s is focused on aligning her clients’ strategic objectives with a forward thinking and innovative facility solution.
As an NCIDQ Certified Professional, Jean-Pierre is a practitioner with an excellent design ability, strong comprehension and a true willingness to be part of a larger team. He continues to develop his portfolio of work and specializes in high end corporate interiors, hospitality, and retail design. His personable nature and strong desire to raise the quality of design allows him to form excellent relationships with clients and peers, alike while his work ethic and commitment to projects drive well-designed and thoughtful projects to successful completion.
Sharp decision-making skills, savvy business sense, and a passion for design are at the core of Lindsay’s ability to produce top-quality final products. As an NCIDQ Certified and LEED® Accredited Professional, she is continually striving to stay informed on the latest advancements in her field which pays dividends for her clients. She has experience in all stages of project delivery, from project programming through to construction administration and has been a Project Manager on several large scale Tenant Improvement Projects. She is a skilled communicator with a keen focus on the needs of her clients allowing her client relationships and projects to thrive.
Meet Sam – one of RIDI’s first hires, resilient and steadfast, making her a great asset to the team. She believes the most rewarding part of the Interior Design profession is seeing the concept transformed into the built form. Sam is a boss at concept development, design development and coordinating construction documents while also accepting her self-titled role as the office nerd and the go-to BIM guru.
Unofficially dubbed as RIDI’s ‘Bartender’, Clarissa is not shy about taking Friday Wine Time in the office seriously. Drop by on Friday afternoons to see her in action! Clarissa is a naturally bubbly person who brings enthusiasm to every aspect of her work. She is an eager and quick learner, and loves being part of every step of the design process. Design, art, and detail permeate all parts of her life, and her time at RIDI has allowed her to hone her design and critical thinking skills.
Equipped with a great skill of visualization, JK is an award-winning designer who values achieving perfection in interior design projects. Often you will see him talking silently to himself because he is going through the project checklist making sure everything is in place. Chelsea is his favourite team, that is why blue is his favourite colour. He often plays FIFA to keep his mind sharp and attentive.
Need a sample? Katy has you covered. Her kindness and thoughtfulness for others brings a balance to the RIDI Team. She is drawn to the intimate scale of interior design, how the profession merges history, contemporary ideas, and compassion for the way we inhabit space. Away from the office you can find her behind her camera capturing the details in everyday life, getting lost in a good book, or baking a pie.
In a sea of black clothing, Cynthia does not shy away from wearing colour in the office. She felt awkward about the “all black” look for RIDI’s official photoshoot but as an energetic and passionate designer she is deeply interested in contemporary art, loves taking late Sunday brunches, and enjoys going on walks with her partner and two dogs, Honey and Deethra.
RIDI’s ‘Supreme Swiftie’ is not ashamed to admit she has been an extreme fan since day one. She has 99 Revit problems, but shoes are not one of them. Tiffany loves a good pair of boots and the places they can take her. She will always remind you to leave your desk and go for a walk. Tiffany is a maker, adventurer, enjoys boxing, smothering her cat Cornelius. Her excitement and curiosity lend well to her favourite part of design; the conceptual process of abstracting an idea, object, or theory into the built environment.
A recently converted AutoCAD to Revit user, Valentina continuously strives to be better than yesterday and is always up for a challenge. Her design philosophy is to start simple, add memorable details, and make sure it tells a story. Those who know her or follow her on social media can always count on an aesthetic post about coffee, her dog Theo, or a recent adventure with her partner.
Having a hard time reaching something on the top shelf? Call Vlad! Door jammed? Lightbulb out? Call Vlad! Always happy to assist with any task, Vlad is RIDI’a tallest and handiest designer. Throughout Vlad’s creative career, he has been developing various projects in design and architecture, which were successfully completed and implemented. Always ready to learn something new, gain experience and become better than he was a minute ago. After work, he never misses an opportunity to play with his children or watch his favorite movie with his wife for the thousandth time.
Deadline-driven, detail-orientated, and passionate about transforming information into visually appealing graphic solutions, Michelle has a proven ability to create and manage projects in fast-paced, and dynamic creative environments. Continuously learning more efficient ways to deliver, Michelle’s A-type personality pays dividend to her role. After work, she is creating dishes for her husband and family, and when not in Winnipeg, you will find her sipping wine in the Okanogan or enjoying the outdoors with her husband in Fernie.
With 11 years of experience as a finance professional in various industries, Alyssa has a passion for solving problems and making numbers look beautiful. Determined and compassionate, Alyssa continuously challenges herself to learn new skills and develop professionally. Busy mom of two, in her spare time Alyssa enjoys ballet and jazz dancing, binge watching reality TV, and exploring new destinations and cultures around the world.
Functional Programming is the Needs Analysis stage of every project. It’s the exercise of asking questions like: “How”, “Why” and “What if?” By asking the right questions and not accepting the current state, we provide inventive solution. Thoughtful and creative Functional Programming can improve efficiency, effectiveness and cost control, while informing your future Interior Design or Architectural project.
We provide creative Interior Design solutions to your challenges; delivering effective and unique results. From Problem Analysis to technical detailing we provide full scope, business-centric Interior Design services. Standard Interior Design Services include: Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Contract Administration. Specialized Interior Design Services include: Workplace Standardization, Facility Management Consulting, Facility Master Planning, Asset Management, Operation and Maintenance Management, Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS), Furniture Assessment and Specification, Project Management Consulting and Change/Move Management Consulting.
Our ability to provide facility planning and operation consulting comes from our many years of experience and academic credentials. We see buildings as organic structures that change and evolve over time. Our services in the area of facility management consulting include: Facility Master Planning, Asset Management, Operation and Maintenance Management, and Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS).
We provide Graphic Design and Visual Communication services to complement your interior brand. From conception to implementation, we deliver compelling creative solutions that meaningfully connect your people to your environment. Working with existing brand guides, or developing a new graphic standard, we offer a wide variety of unique digital and print solutions for: Brand Development or Refresh, Visual Identity, Wayfinding Systems, Signage, Experiential Design, Interior Installations, and more.
Workplace Standardization services create a framework for managing your real estate, irrespective of location or size. The development of common Planning Practices establishes a consistent foundation with which to approach each real estate challenge. By applying consistent strategies across multiple assets, organizations save significant time and money.
We have the experience to providing more than standard design services. We have the knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to keep your project on schedule and budget, while managing the issues and risks that arise along the way.
Move Management is the process of transitioning organizations to their desired future state. At RIDI we deliver a structured and systematic approach for ensuring that changes are implemented with care and attention, so that their benefit is seen on day 1 and 1001.
Having amassed extensive knowledge within the area of furniture systems and products, we understand the technical and structural integrity of the various furnishings, and how efficiencies can be achieved. We work to maximize the value of your furniture investment over the facility’s lifecycle.
We can assist in identifying your Corporate Sustainability objectives as well as assessing your facilities for LEED and other Sustainability accreditation feasibility. Upon embarking on the Sustainability process, RIDI can: Analyze, Implement, and Substantiate the project to ultimately achieve your desired Sustainability accreditation.
LEAN is a defined process improvement methodology, which is rigorous, measurable and defensible. RIDI builds upon the traditional form of Functional Programming, through a detailed analysis of our client’s processes. The certified LEAN approach looks to uncover the existing waste associated with existing processes – whether it be labour, space or money – and identifies new LEAN methods of working, using space and operating your facilities.
Innovation is at the foundation of our practice. We know that best practices in design evolve over time, consequently we strive to be on the leading edge of design innovation, exploring new ideas and improving on those ideas, project after project. By using research evidence in our design considerations, we can empirically predict the impact of our solutions on the environments we create. Beyond employing the research of others, we are active participants in original research. We are continually looking to investigate research questions which could have an impact on the interior environment. Over the course of our careers, we have been engaged in original research in the areas of Geriatric Facility Design, Rehabilitation Design Principles, Design for the Dementia Population, and Workplace Design practices. Research excites our inquisitive minds, allows us to prove our design hypothesis, and contributes to the global body of knowledge in the design field.
We have the knowledge to assist our clients in understanding their short and long term facility and real estate needs. In partnering with real estate professionals we find solutions that will meet your Real Estate and Feasibility Study objectives today, and tomorrow. Working with your broker we can make sure that you fit into your space, every time. Big or small; near or far.
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