Designers of the Year

The winning team behind this year’s Robert Ledingham Memorial Award is small but mighty.

Alan Hung challenges the ordinary with inspired, innovative takes on everyday objects.

Josephine Liu and Keith Lau, the talented couple behind Noren Studio, are reshaping the world of contemporary jewellery by blending tradition with a fresh narrative.

The duo behind Falken Reynolds create quietly confident designs that celebrate that sweet spot: where function and beauty are one and the same.

Ceramicist and Maker of the Year Tanvi Arora nurtures her love of nature with every artfully crafted piece.

The duo behind Calgary’s Bioi focus on materiality and longevity in each one of their projects.

From architectural lighting to 30-foot sculptural installations, the work of Propellor takes industrial design into the realm of the artistic.

Keep these talented Western Canadian designers on your radar.

You have until August 15 to lock in the early-bird rate for the design party of the year.

Everything you need to know to enter Western Living magazine's newest design competition, which celebrates both incredible spaces and innovative product design.