Designers of the Year

Studio Roslyn is both a winning design firm and a living love letter a decade-plus in the making.

Arthur Erickson Memorial Award winner Scott Posno designs irresistible modern homes that make you stop and stare.

Ben Leavitt of PlaidFox Studio brings narrative-rich, bold and fearless design concepts to each and every one of his projects.

Industrial designer Mario Paredes tackles every project with rational tenacity: if it can be made, he’ll make it out of wood.

Nicholas Purcell’s work pairs contemporary design with the craft of old-world furniture making.

Fashion designer Aileen Lee of Vestige shares stories of human culture through her thoughtfully crafted wearables.

Deagan McDonald of Origins bridges sculpture and function with designs that pair technology with old-world techniques.

Designer of the Year María del Sol Galdón takes on landscape design in a tough climate—with beautiful results.

Keep these talented Western Canadian designers on your radar.

Meet the contenders for this year's WL Designers of the Year competition.