Designers of the Year

Will your project be among the 25 winners this year?

You asked, we answered: everything you need to know about our WL Design 25 design competition.

Jennifer Heffel and Robert Bailey join our hall of fame for their enduring work and lasting influence on Western Canada’s design community.

Robert Bailey has a knack for transforming simplicity into an art form.

Jennifer Heffel is a champion of both great design and emerging designers.

Plus, tickets for our 2026 WL Designers of the Year Awards Party on September 10, 2026 are now available!

Vote for your favourite project from the 2026 Western Living Designers of the Year finalists.

Meet this year's finalists shaping the future of Western Canadian design.

On September 10, 2026, we'll be celebrating the best and brightest in design—join us to meet and greet with the West's best designers!

We're down to the final few days before our last deadline to enter: April 17!