Dyonne Fashina

Principal Designer at Denizens of Design

Speaker

Dyonne Fashina is Founder and Principal Designer at Denizens of Design; an Interior Design Studio specializing in public and commercial spaces centered around building community – including spaces for dining, gathering, working, relaxing, learning, and creating. The aspect of community in her work begins with the design process itself. Her practice is built entirely on partnerships, working with independent practitioners, small and large firms on projects of all scales.

Her passion for design is rooted in her love for the arts, fashion, culture and architecture. Formally trained in both fine arts and interior design, she has achieved international recognition through a diverse range of projects.

Notable work includes adaptable gathering spaces in landmark cultural institutions, such as the Gardiner Museum and McMichael Canadian Art Collection. Recently, Dyonne completed a renovation to the event space inside the Arthur Erickson addition at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery.

Dyonne’s starting point is always the identity and history of each space, foregrounding cultural sensitivity and partnering with local makers. Deep research and empathy in her design strategy bring quantifiable business value to every project. Dyonne thrives on finding meaningful connections to inspire everyone involved throughout the design process. She designs with compassion for the human experience, creating spaces that are not only thoughtful, but thought-provoking.