Meade Design Group | Interior and Graphic Design | Victoria BC

Adding a lot of Luxuries into a Little Space

echo — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:37:42 +0000

In anticipation of our presentation at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s ‘Let’s Talk Design’ series, The Times Colonist has written an article on our recently completed interior design project at the Hudson, here in Victoria BC.

Many thanks to the writer, Grania Litwin, who interviewed us so carefully and really noticed all of the little details we incorportated into the project. She was able to keep the article focused on a strong belief of ours and topic for our presentation: it’s how you put things together, not how expensive they are.

We feel it’s a great representation of our project and teaser for our presentation at the art gallery next weekend – Our presentation is ‘What Luxury Means Today’ and will take place on Friday evening, April 20th at 7 PM – we hope to see all of you there!

Introducing… Chanone Smith

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:42:52 +0000

Creative Director Chanone Smith oozes class and sophistication in everything she does. Of course, she needed a fashion forward identity and stationery package to reflect that.

Inspired by fashion institutions, this has to be one of our favourite print jobs yet. The simple yet bold 'C' mark with the missing fragment is memorable and elegant. Her wordmark is no different, and places emphasis on the 'Chanone' to encourage clients to call her by her first name. An organic, animal print inspired pattern creates visual texture and interest against the main, crisp white background linking the stationery pieces together and adding another level of detail to her package. Custom stickers to seal the envelopes, metallic foils and a velvety laminated finish add tactile impressions to this stunning identity.

Please visit the identity and print galleries of our website to see the complete project.

Introducing… Michelle Morelan

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:04:26 +0000

Michelle is a fellow designer that we already knew and loved, so when she approached us to design a new identity for her including logo, stationery, social media and website, we were thrilled.

Embracing Michelle's personality and aesthetic, we created an identity that was warm, modern and clean - yet natural. Michelle Morelan Design is known for it's West Coast Contemporary and nature-inspired interiors, as well as stunning renderings. The reflected 'Double M' used in her mark has been well received as both a bold, modern statement, and as evoking the natural reflections in the lakes and oceans Michelle experienced throughout her life living on the West Coast. This mark lends itself prefectly to creating gemoetric patterns and coupled with the taupes and charcoals we chose, fits Michelle's style perfectly.

To view Michelle's package in our portfolio, please click here. To learn more about Michelle Morelan Design, please visit the website: here

Introducing… TD Swansburg

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:19:33 +0000

Another reason Meade Design Group is considered the 'Designer to the Designers': We have recently completed Vancouver and Victoria-based interior design firm, TD Swansburg's website. We worked closely with founder and principal designer, Teresa Ryback on revamping her online presence to suit her aesthetic.

The addition of a brand new style of menu, soft gradients, subtle animations, and tons of content allowed TD Swansburg to showcase their designs in a whole new way. And the best part? The website was built using a content management system, so Teresa is able to edit and update the website text and photographs herself - including the integrated mini-blog 'Chronicles'

To learn more about TD Swansburg, and view the website yourself, please visit http://www.tdswansburg.com/

Small Space, Tight Timeline, BIG Impact!

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:10:15 +0000

Meade Design Group is proud to introduce one of our recent interior design projects at The Hudson Building in Victoria BC.

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.

Designer Holiday Decorating Tips

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:07:44 +0000

Looking for some tips and tricks to spruce up your usual holiday decor? Check out our latest appearance in Y.A.M Magazine!

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!

Introducing… Barbara Gergel

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:36:50 +0000

Barbara Gergel is a very talented and recognized local stylist. From residential to landscape design, Barbara's ability to mix styles, deep knowledge of the design elements and a clear understanding of her clients needs are evident in each of her projects. Barbara's designs have always been characterized by the elegance of their lines and a sense of uniqueness. Her work is often transitional with a perfect blend of classic and contemporary elements.

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.

Barbara Barry ‘Indochine’ Launch & Tea

admin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:59:54 +0000

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.

Introducing… Meg De Candia

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:12:01 +0000

This is quite possibly our most fashion forward logo yet.

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.

Introducing… Edge Architecture

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:08:36 +0000

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/

Using White in Your Interior

admin — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:37:53 +0000

White is classic, yet strikingly modern. How can you achieve that beautiful, gallery inspired space with crisp white walls without looking stark or sterile? BC Home to the rescue!

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.

New Contemporary Kitchen in Victoria, B.C.

admin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:51:17 +0000

We are thrilled to present the completed kitchen from our Persimmon Drive project. The image to your left is just a teaser - in fact, we have just uploaded a whole new gallery for this project in our Interior Design Portfolio for your viewing pleasure.

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.

Introducing… Samantha Dickie

admin — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:46:38 +0000

We are very pleased with the outcome of this recently completed graphic and web-design project for local artist, Samantha Dickie.

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/

The MDG Times No.4

admin — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:38:48 +0000

It's that time again… the latest issue of The MDG Times has arrived!

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

A Small Kitchen That’s Big on Style

admin — Sun, 01 May 2011 19:01:22 +0000

We are so excited to let you know that Ivan's own kitchen, yes you read it right, his own kitchen has been featured in the latest issue (May/Jun 2011, page 28-33) of Y.A.M. magazine. It was really nice to see his space through the eyes of Y.A.M. Magazine, and he is very happy with the end result of the article – and why not? Ivan is very proud of his new title as a self-confessed foodie.

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/

“Design Fit for a King” is an Award Winning Design!

admin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:30:49 +0000

We are very excited to share the news that we won the "Curator's Choice Award" for our floral interpretation at the Art in Bloom event showcase at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.

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”

Art In Bloom – “Design Fit For A King”

admin — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:56:00 +0000

This year Meade Design Group have been very fortunate to be invited by the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria to reinterpret an art piece of their permanent collection in a botanical extravaganza as part of their annual exhibition Art in Bloom.

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.

The New Look of 2011

admin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:37:07 +0000

To celebrate the renewal of Meade Design Group we have created a new image for the business, one that embraces our old branding (with the repetition of the horse image and typography of our logo), but also symbolizes our growth and evolution with the use of the gradient and layering of patterns and forms.

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!

Introducing… IKAN Installations

admin — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:51:54 +0000

We are proud to announce our most recently completed graphic and web design project, IKAN Installations.

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

The MDG Times No 3

admin — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 22:55:37 +0000

To any of you who have been eagerly awaiting the next issue - as many of you know, MDG got a bit of a surprise when our issue normally comes out so unfortunately, it pushed the newsletter back a little. But not to worry – we are back and looking better than ever! (more on that under “The Business of Meade Design Group”).

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