An international tech company was in need of a suite where their executives could stay in the city without the need to book a hotel. The requirement was to design a home away from home on a short time line.

The executives for this company are mostly men and the inspiration was a masculine lodge blended with mid century modern influences.

Rust oranges, warm wood tones and geometrics add personality to this small space. For accessories we went for a mix of tribal and industrial elements.

Please visit the blog to see more photos and information. This project is also featured within the 'Showcase' section of our Interior Design Gallery.

Our principal, Ivan Meade has included some of his personal favourite ideas for making your home feel extra festive this time of year, including techniques he has used in his own home, and here at our studio. The article also features great suggestions from other local design industry professionals which made for a diverse selection of options and styles!

This issue is out now, so be sure to pick one up for yourself today! - your home will thank you for bringing new life to your Christmas tree, your mantle, your pillows, your entry, your table, and... well, you get the picture!

We created a design which we feel exudes class, flair and elegance with the use of a swooping peacock feather, clean typography, metallic inks and a chartruse colour palette which has been used on business cards and a one-page website.

Please visit Barb's website at http://www.barbaragergel.ca/ and the identity, print and web galleries of our website to see the complete project.]]> http://www.meadedesigngroup.com/2011/11/introducing-barb-gergel/feed/ 0 http://www.meadedesigngroup.com/2011/10/barbara-barry-indochine-launch-tea/ http://www.meadedesigngroup.com/2011/10/barbara-barry-indochine-launch-tea/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:59:54 +0000 admin http://www.meadedesigngroup.com/?p=300 Continue reading →]]> Meade Design Group was a little spoiled this fall, we were able to host the launch of Barbara Barry's latest fabric collection, 'Indochine' with a private gathering of clients. We were actually the first showing in Canada so we feel very special to have been given the opportunity!

Of course, we have to thank Barbara Barry for creating the line, but many thanks also need to go out to all of our guests in attendance, Rook & Rose for the flowers and a great big thanks for the support from the team at Kravet Canada: Brian Donovan and Paul Smith, and of course our rep, Brenda Marks - we couldn't have done it without her fabulous presentation!

There was an abundance of treats and drinks to be had, including our signature cocktail for the event 'Indochampagne'. All in all, we'd say it was a great success! For more photos and information on the event, including our decor and signature cocktail recipe, check out our latest blog entry.

We were thrilled when international handbag designer Meg De Candia asked Meade Design Group to help her re-brand herself with a new logo, business cards, and an invitation/brochure design.

We wanted to create a look that would hold it's own against heavy-weight brands such as Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Balenciaga and Kate Spade. Not to toot our own horn, but we think we did with this clean but edgy logo with stong diagonal lines, juxtaposed directions and stacked typography. The logo also lent itself to a stunning use of repetition with her images and a beautiful custom pattern that was used inside the business cards and layered onto the image at the back of the brochure with a detail shot of the gorgeous hides she uses in her designs

Please visit the identity and print galleries to see the complete project.]]> http://www.meadedesigngroup.com/2011/09/introducing-meg-decandia/feed/ 0 http://www.meadedesigngroup.com/2011/09/introducing-edge-architecture/ http://www.meadedesigngroup.com/2011/09/introducing-edge-architecture/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:08:36 +0000 admin http://www.meadedesigngroup.com/?p=293 Continue reading →]]> We cannot wait to share our most recent stationery and website package with you - Edge Architecture.

Founder of Edge Architecture Gaston Castaño [Maibc] came to Meade Design Group for an identity that would appeal to his design-conscious clientele. His company mantra? "The name EDGE recognizes the firm’s goal to provide a competitive edge to design practices that want to add value to their project deliverables".

We went for it, with a bold lettering style and bleed that is most certainly eye-catching. The stationery was printed in four colours to maximize the punchiness of the Edge brand, and even features a die-cut to enhance the unique feature of the offset lettering within the logo. For more details go here

To learn more about Gaston Castaño and his firm, please check out his website at: http://edge-arch.com/

Our principal, Ivan Meade, has been interviewed for the latest issue of BC Home's article "Fresh Whites" (page 109) alongside very talented fellow designers Patricia Gray and Valerie Edwards. You are sure to find the answers to any of your white questions within the pages of this story.

As always, we were very pleased to have our input featured in this great magazine. The text by Catherine Tse was a pleasure to read and the layout and photography is stunning as always.

For photographs of projects where we have used white in our designs, check out our Interior Design portfolio and take a look at Spring Bay and Persimmon Drive in particular.

As you will read about in the gallery, this project was completed over several years - room by room - until this couple (some of our favourite repeat clients) had their finished dream home.

The timeless lines and warm yet contemporary colour palette was introduced throughout the entire home with sleek, walnut millwork and sparkling polished chrome fixtures to create a contemporary but homey ambiance. We didn’t want the tone-on-tone palette to read as dull, so interest was created with custom tile patterns, eye-catching wallpapers and fabrics featuring subtle changes in texture. Please visit the gallery to see the complete project.

Sam is a very talented sculptor and wanted a look that was sleek and simple, so as not to distract from her beautiful artwork. She also wanted something that would be appealing to the the art and design community, so it had to be oozing with style. Ultimately, we came up with this clean, typographical solution with elongated lettering and a unique, mirrored effect. The logo worked very well in all applications, and we were pleased to help her create a new website, pottery seal and business cards to get her noticed.

To learn more about Sam Dickie and her work, please check out her website at: http://www.samanthadickie.com/

Please find the link to issue No. 4 of the MDG Times below. Inside you'll discover the latest goings-on at Meade Design Group. As always, we welcome your feedback so please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or comments.

The MDG Times - No.4

Kerry Slavens wrote a beautiful review of the kitchen and the thoughts behind the design choices. The images are also extremely nice thanks to the skilled eye of well known local photographer Jeff Bosdet.

Ivan particularly likes the photography on pages 30-31- as it really showcases how open and light his space is.

Meade Design Group's dear friend Tara from Tara McHugh Flora made all the stunning flower arrangements for the photo-shoot. www.taramchughflora.com/

We want to extend our gratitude to Plexiklass, Rook and Rose, Brenda Marks – Kravet, and Garside Signs and Displays for all their help, patience and guidance to make this project come together. Without their support we never would have won this award.

Check out our Award Winning Design at “Design Fit For A King”

We were assigned a stunning oil painting in canvas by Theresa Victoria Wylde (circa 1909) entitled “This Is The World, And I Am King…” (127” height X 137.5 width). Our interpreted title for the exhibit is “Design Fit For A King”

We used a combination of anemones, tube roses, double tulips, mosses and greens accented by drumstick alliums and fuchsia trachelium. We wanted to build up a woodland feeling with berries, mosses and greens, but still have interesting forms and textures with more exotic accents. This is reinforced by the golden graphic that has been applied to the acrylic base which encases the trunk.

We also warmed up our colour palette and softened the lines to better represent our warm and friendly working environment. Now that we have put so much work into our networking and accessibility, we wanted to reflect that in our image; we want to be perceived as professionals who are young, fun, and love what we do – design really is our passion!

IKAN Installations of Victoria specializes in bringing IKEA kitchens to life. They are wonderful to work with and can also assist you in non-IKEA related home renovation needs. We highly recommend their services, and not just because they are our clients, they have done a great job implementing our design schemes on past projects

As a new business, they needed a fresh and approachable image and a recognizable brand. We also needed to maintain a visual relationship with IKEA’s graphic image since the businesses are so closely linked. In the end, we were all very pleased with the result; a stylish, bold and still masculine graphic identity.

Check them out today at: www.ikaninstallations.com

We’ve got a new team member to introduce you to, and all of your favourites are back, including our current obsessions, recent events, media and the personal feature where you can get to know the real people behind Meade Design Group, – this month you’ll get an anecdote about something that has touched us all recently and one fantastic woman who is doing something about it!

The MDG Times - No.3

We always try to evolve and adapt Meade Design Group to the current needs of our clients; as always, we welcome your input as to what you would like to see from us and how we can serve you better. This initiative is how the business has grown to accommodate a wide range of services in addition to our accessibility including our store, blog, facebook page, twitter account – and even this newsletter!

So keep your feedback coming, we really do value your input.

The MDG Times - No.2

The MDG Times - No.1