Nick is an Industrial Designer and co-founder of the design agency Onetwosix and the furniture manufacturer Loop. He believes in sustainable and socially responsible design through collaboration. Nick is passionate about growing the creative community in Edmonton and showcasing the city as a place where good design happens.

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Denis is a multi-disciplinary designer and art director, and a graduate of the University of Alberta's Industrial Design program. His work includes graphic & industrial design, creative direction, video production, and photography. Denis is passionate about sustainability, human-centered design, and showcasing & growing Edmonton's world-class creative community.

Fraser's day job is as a finance-focused engineer at TELUS, but by night he's an Edmonton arts supporter and patron, cyclist and bon vivant.

Shea is an Alberta born and raised registered architect. He received both his MArch and BA in Urban Studies and Architecture from the University of Calgary. Shea is an advocate for quality human-centric architecture and for creating socially and environmentally responsible and sustainable spaces. He’s also a connoisseur of coffee, craft beer, and fun socks!

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Sarah is a marketing professional with a passion for all things viral on the internet. She received her BCom from the University of Alberta, is a born and raised Edmontonian, and is a big advocate for supporting small businesses in the YEG community.

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Jared is an Urban Planner with experience in the public and private sectors. He is a proud Edmontonian and received both his MSc in Urban and Regional Planning and his BA with a double major in History and Anthropology from the University of Alberta. Jared is interested in planning policy, heritage, urban design and placemaking. He loves exploring, sketching and trying new foods in his spare time.

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Zac is a product leader in the development of virtual reality simulators. He combines his expertise in industrial and human-centered design with his experience in manufacturing, operations management, and commercial construction to help organizations find opportunities to innovate, explore solutions, and realize value for themselves and their clients.

Zac earned a master’s degree in design methods from the Institute of Design at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and applies design methods to a wide range of challenges in the development of products, services, and systems.

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Nicole is an explorer at heart. An Urban Planner with over 13 years of experience across public, private, and non-profit sectors she believes that design is everywhere. How we move, how we live, how we exist is by and through design. Nicole is passionate about placemaking and social equity in public space. She holds a Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning, a Bachelor of Technology focusing in sustainability and project management, and a Diploma of Interior Design Technology.

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Erin is an Architect currently working as a Space Planner passionate about a user focused approach to space and the impacts of color, light, and culture in the built environment.

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Neal is a city planner and a full-time faculty at the University of Alberta School of Urban and Regional Planning. Recently returned to Alberta from the West Coast, Neal has a keen interest in advancing urban design in Edmonton and supporting creativity in city building, plus seeking good coffee and roaming the city by bike.

Clay Lowe is a design innovator and university educator blending interdisciplinary, environmental, and academic approaches to transform shared environments and experiences. His work connects people to places, services, and one another, amplifying architecture and communications and challenging our expectations of Design through exploratory and innovative models for community engagement, design research and speculative futures.

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Carli is wrapping up her Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Alberta. Her interests in planning encompass learning to understand how people live and interact with the built form around them, and the importance of repurposing existing spaces, including community engagement, heritage, placemaking, adaptive reuse and affordable housing options. Born and raised in rural Alberta, Carli understands the importance of being an active community member through volunteerism. She joined MADE this year to be part of a multidisciplinary group and to help support the thriving design community. In her free time, Carli enjoys local art or music shows and cafes.

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Olga is a new board member!

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A devourer of stories and magical happenings, Fawnda Mithrush has over a decade of experience in arts leadership, collaborative projects, innovative and strategic programming, and nonprofit management. She moonlights as an award-winning podcast producer, event host/moderator, and culture consultant.

Amanda is a Métis Canadian designer based in Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. With over a decade of experience in industrial design, jewelry design, web design, and product development, she has built an expansive repertoire of design expertise. In 2015, she founded Béton Brut Design, an award-winning business specializing in concrete jewelry and product design. Her work is now showcased in gallery shops and design boutiques across North America.

Currently, Amanda works as a digital product designer with a focus on SaaS solutions and AI-driven experiences. She actively explores how AI tools are transforming our work and interactions with technology. Additionally, she writes about design theory and develops resources for designers working with new technologies.

Chris Provins is an Australian industrial designer and creative director who, in a career spanning over two decades, has shaped human-centered experiences across physical and digital spaces. He has collaborated with local and international brands across industries, applying a strategic and process-driven approach to problem solving with design. Beyond his client work, Chris is dedicated to design community-building, contributing to initiatives that foster collaboration, dialogue, and the growth of creative culture. His work is driven by curiosity, craftsmanship, and a commitment to meaningful and lasting design.

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Natalie is a new board member!

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Bryce Schmode is an urban planner illuminating the world of design as co-founder of ofLight, a boutique decorative lighting firm that champions Canadian design and a more conscious, sustainable way of living where design and responsibility coexist harmoniously.

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Perry is a creative director, designer, writer, illustrator, and animator that applies his creative skills to a diversity of media platforms. Having practiced in the visual design industry for many years, he has garnered awards for media in print, interactive exhibits, and animation. Most days, he spends his time designing and managing local client print media and website projects, but continues to go off the grid by developing large scale original immersive animation experiences. By tapping into grants, he writes profusely on various science topics, and explores 3D animation in the 360 Fulldome space.

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Elisa Stamatakis is a planner, project manager, and communications specialist who thinks that great design is at the heart of great city-building and placemaking. With a background in architecture and planning, she thrives on bringing policy and space together to shape meaningful, people-focused environments. A proud Edmontonian, Elisa is passionate about strengthening the city through thoughtful design, placemaking, and infrastructure projects. She is an active member of Edmonton’s soccer community and is always looking for ways to give back—whether by creating more interesting, connected, and inclusive spaces, collaborating with industry peers, or shaping conversations around urban growth and community development.

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Taabish Zaver: Taabish is an award-winning designer practicing in Edmonton, operating in the realm of both residential and commercial interiors. She is inspired to create spaces that experiment with texture and Patterns. She often plays with a delicate balance between serene, neutral monochrome palettes and vibrant bursts of colour. Proportion, scale, and asymmetrical balance serve as her favoured instruments in crafting interiors that captivate and inspire. No two spaces she creates are alike and she loves the challenge of imbuing herself while also bringing her clients' dreams to life. Wandering through galleries and immersing herself in museum exhibits sparked her fascination with the human experience. This propelled her towards the study of anthropology at the University of Alberta, where she sought to delve deeper into the findings of human behaviour, particularly concerning creativity, experimentation, and innovation. Continuing her academic pursuit, Taabish ventured to Boston, Massachusetts, to undertake a Master's Degree in Interior Design. Here, she crafted a thesis centred around the creation of environments conducive to learning, harnessing potential, and stimulating creative thought within communities. Hospitality interiors are her passion, and now Taabish combines her background in anthropology and design, wherein each project she blends the complexities of human culture with innovative design solutions. She approaches her work with a commitment to storytelling and pushing the boundaries of conventional design, where every element harmonizes to evoke a memorable and immersive experience for patrons and guests alike.

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