Nicole’s career spans over twenty years in the design world that began in the Prairies and became a thriving design studio in the Okanagan. She was raised in an environment of art, travel, language, and entrepreneurship which formed her love of culture, architecture, and art from around the world. Her wealth of experience, her business acumen and the fact that she’s just so likable, gives her the exceptional capacity to build long lasting relationships with her clients and the building community.

With a never-ending interest in exploring new directions in design, Nicole approaches every project with a new vision and ideas. This has cultivated a culture of creativity, innovation and collaboration, bringing the very best of her and her team’s ideas forward.

Nicole’s ability to create inviting, sophisticated spaces while diligently handling projects makes her and the BFD studio highly sought after.

Johanna settled in the Okanagan after completing her Business Finance program in Ontario. Johanna pairs her expertise in organization and numbers along with a love for design and creative solutions, making her the perfect fit to oversee all business operations.

Her approachable calmness and grace have kept BFD running smoothly for the past decade.

Christa developed a lifelong passion for architecture as a young girl spending time in her father’s architectural offices in Kelowna.

Previously an art educator, Christa graduated from Parsons in New York, then began her design career in LA. Back in Kelowna, Christa’s multifaceted skill set allows her to build relationships with our BFD clients and consultants – all while empowering our team to push the boundaries of design.

Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Korynn is a gifted designer with expertise across the disciplines of Interior Design, Graphic Design, Building Trades and Art. She utilizes her full skillset in our office focusing on commercial projects and sustainable building practices.

Korynn also teaches technical classes in 3D rendering, and hand drafting at her alma mater, CATO and is working towards completing her NCIDQ in the next year.

Tori’s nomadic upbringing sparked a lifelong interest in people and how they live. Her experiences living in Southern California, Melbourne, and Chicago, have culminated in a refined aesthetic that she brings to every project.

Tori first obtained a BA degree before completing her Bachelor of Interior Design at BCIT.

Never not busy, Tori is also a wedding planner, teaches at CATO, and is working towards her NCIDQ.

Kei was born in the Philippines and has been in Kelowna since 2015, when she began her Diploma in Interior Design. A background in Marketing, a family history in construction, and a passion for photography allow Kei to approach each design challenge with rigor and pragmatism.

Behind Kei’s honest and calm manner is a relentless precision and informed tenacity which she applies to all her projects.

Born and raised in the Okanagan, Cassidy’s infatuation with architecture and interior design stems from her exposure to the construction industry from a young age. Cassidy graduated from the Centre of Arts and Technology with her Advanced Diploma in Interior Design.

With a love of learning, and interest in sustainability, Cassidy is currently working towards her NCIDQ and is an instructor at CATO.

Cassidy is currently on Maternity leave.

Alex is a BC girl who was born in the Lower Mainland and raised in the Okanagan. Alex started at BFD in 2022 right out of design school, learning the industry from an operational side by assisting designers. She has since moved into a design assistant position, where she works directly with designers as she hones her technical and creative skills.

Dena relocated to the Okanagan from Northern Alberta. Pairing personality with a background in customer service and administration, her enthusiastic, get-it-done approach is contagious. When supporting the rest of the team, Dena brings an ease and confidence to any task or challenge at hand.