9 B.C.-Based Design Studios with Exhibitions at IDS Vancouver 2025

The Interior Design Show (IDS) Vancouver returns this weekend, from September 25 to 28. The show brings together design lovers and makers for one long weekend filled with inspiring talks, a curated marketplace, immersive exhibitions and more, all to showcase and celebrate the best of the West Coast design industry. And there are plenty of B.C.-based makers and design studios giving talks or selling at The District marketplace. Many also have their very own exhibitions at IDS Vancouver this weekend—here are nine to check out.

1. Mike Randall Design

Victoria-based lighting designer and maker Mike Randall is showcasing his work at IDS this weekend. His work blends traditional craftsmanship with minimalist and contemporary aesthetics to create bespoke, sculptural pieces that bring out the light in wood.

2. Nikki Alagha Design

Nikki Alagha Design has three different collections on display at IDS Vancouver’s Studio North (an exhibition of custom or limited-edition work), showcasing the designer’s use of curves and colour. This multidisciplinary studio specializes in immersive spaces, product design and custom installations.

3. Stooludio

Despite what the name might imply, Stooludio doesn’t make bar stools, but they do make some pretty unique rugs and plant vases. Stooludio is as playful as the name suggests, working with digital automation and slow making to create collections where each object is a one-of-its-kind. Their work is also at the Studio North exhibition.

4. Giles Runeckles Design, ZOOHAUS

Continuing with the theme of playfulness, Giles Runeckles will showcase his “Think Play Do” approach that blends creative artistry with design and craft at IDS Vancouver’s Studio North. Look for the designer’s KOLLAGƎ design language, SIT abstract seating and sculptural BOOOM/FETTi lighting collections, along with a few surprises.

5. Lock and Mortice

Abbotsford- and Vancouver-based multidisciplinary studio and furniture crafter Lock and Mortice is unveiling a new shelving system at IDS Vancouver this year. Ideal to display, store and hold what you love, the modular shelves are crafted out of solid wood and made-to-order to fit any specific space.

6. Matthew McCormick Studio

Lighting designer Matthew McCormick will have a booth at IDS Vancouver. His studio is launching seven new whimsical colourways for its Ova pendants, and the playful palette will be on display this weekend. It’ll be hard to miss the vibrant 25-foot high ceiling installation at the show.

7. Deborah Clements Packer

With all her textiles designed in Vancouver and printed in Canada, designer Deborah Clements Packer is showcasing her cushion and ottoman (and more!) patterns at IDS Vancouver this weekend. Her work, like the Block n’ Stripes collection, plays with geometric patterns and varying colourways for upholstery and decor furnishing.

8. Origins

Iterative design studio and wood-maker, Origins, explores manipulating light and shadow to create minimalist pieces that give a maximal impact. Often referencing the landscape and sense of place in the Pacific Northwest in their work, check out Origins’ sculptural art and furniture at IDS Vancouver this weekend.

9. A-N-D

For a show-stopping finale (or maybe even a bright place to start), head to IDS Vancouver’s new lighting-focused show section, ILLUMINATE. Vancouver’s sleek and innovative light studio, A-N-D, is featuring its luminary fixtures in ILLUMINATE as part of Above90’s space.

Interior Design Show Vancouver 2025
Vancouver Convention Centre West
More info at interiordesignshow.com/vancouver