Designers of the Year
Architecture Designer of the Year 2016: Design-Built
For Winnipeg’s Design-Built, the line between architect and builder, designer and craftsman, is beautifully blurred.
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Fashion Designer of the Year 2016: Truvelle
This bridal designer sets herself apart with her youthful collection of natural-waist chiffon dresses—and she’s only 23.
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Industrial Designer of the Year 2016: Matthew McCormick
Matthew McCormick’s graphic designs are lighting up the West.
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Robert Ledingham Memorial Award 2016: Falken Reynolds Interiors
The duo at Falken Reynolds Interiors had an unusual start to their careers—and their work is all the better for...
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Maker of the Year 2016: Cathy Terepocki
Cathy Terepocki crafts ceramics that bring old-world tradition to modern whimsy.
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Furniture Designer of the Year 2016: Steven Pollock
Designer Steven Pollock left a career in tech to rediscover a passion for wood, concrete and steel.
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Arthur Erickson Memorial Award 2016: Leckie Studio
One part scientist, one part dreamer, Leckie Studio’s Michael Leckie finds the sweet spot of great architecture.
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Interior Designer of the Year 2016: Douglas Cridland
This designer may have been defining the Calgary design scene for four decades, but he maintains a secure spot on...
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Finalist Announcement! The 2016 Designers of the Year Shortlist
Meet the contenders for Western Living’s 2016 design awards competition!
DOTY 2016
New Category in the 2016 Western Living Designers of the Year: The Maker
Designer Kelly Deck steers this year’s new category for Makers.
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Meet Our 2016 Designers of the Year Judges
Our Designers of the Year judging panel is packed with industry all-stars.
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Designers of the Year: Judges’ Spotlight
The all-star panel of judges continues to build with these three design superstars.