Behind the Designs

We design for real life

A good space isn't just nice to look at. It has to work for the people using it, whether that's a family winding down at night or a team getting through a busy workday. We pay attention to how you live and work, so the space feels right from the moment you walk in.

Meet the Team

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    Iman Stewart

    DESIGN DIRECTOR

    IMAN STEWART IS THE DESIGN DIRECTOR AT IS INTERIORS. SHE'S SPENT OVER 20 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY, WORKING ACROSS BOTH COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL SPACES. IT ALL STARTED AT 15, IN THE PAINT & DECOR DEPARTMENT AT RONA, THEN AS A COLOUR CONSULTANT AT BENJAMIN MOORE — MATCHING COLOURS BY EYE WAS BASICALLY HER SUPERPOWER. SHE STUDIED INTERIOR DESIGN AT FANSHAWE COLLEGE, GRADUATING IN 2009. OUTSIDE OF WORK, YOU'LL FIND HER COOKING & ENTERTAINING, EXERCISING, EXPLORING SOMEWHERE NEW, OR WORKING ON AN ART PROJECT WITH HER DAUGHTERS.

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    Kathryn Lawrence

    SENIOR DESIGNER

    Jamaican-born and raised, Kathryn Lawrence is a licensed Interior Designer with over seven years of experience delivering corporate, government, institutional, and workplace projects across Canada and the Caribbean. She is a member of the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) and serves as a Director on the Board of Directors for Interior Designers of Canada (IDC).

    Her twin passions for creativity and philanthropy led her to become Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer of Nobellum Enterprise, a Canadian social enterprise dedicated to supporting Black entrepreneurs and strengthening innovation ecosystems across Canada and the Afro-Caribbean region. These same passions also inspired her to establish The Ubuntu Creative Arts Project (UCAP), a Jamaica-based initiative focused on empowering young creatives through mentorship, skills development, and access to opportunities.

    Through her work, Kathryn is committed to creating pathways for creatives and entrepreneurs to thrive and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

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    Trevina Spence

    Trevina Spence, Design Coordinator with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from Sheridan College and experience across residential, commercial, hospitality, and healthcare projects. Growing up surrounded by the built industry, she developed an early appreciation for the relationship between design, construction, and the way people experience the spaces around them.

    Trevina brings a balance of creative thinking and technical expertise to her work, with experience spanning space planning, design documentation, FF&E specification, and construction administration. In her role, she oversees project coordination, client relations, and procurement, helping to carry projects seamlessly from concept through execution while maintaining attention to both the creative vision and the details that bring it to life.

    Passionate about thoughtful and purposeful design, Trevina enjoys finding the balance between functionality and visual impact. She approaches each project with curiosity and a commitment to continually expanding her knowledge, allowing her to adapt to the unique needs of each space, client, and project.

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    Josan Spooner

    Josan Spooner is our Junior Designer with a background in architecture and a strong appreciation for visual storytelling. A graduate of the Caribbean School of Architecture with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, she brings a thoughtful and creative perspective to the design process, with a particular interest in architectural drawing, visualization, and the built environment.

    Her creative practice extends beyond architecture, with a love for painting, sculpture, illustration, and other forms of visual expression. This multidisciplinary perspective allows her to approach design with curiosity and imagination, while remaining attentive to the details that bring a space to life.

    Outside of the studio, Josan continues to explore her creativity through drawing and painting.

  • Clarisa Buganan

    Meet Clarisa, our Business Development Director. She studied Business Analysis & Management from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Technical Diploma in Applied Information from a private college. Clarisa has worked within a variety of different customers in B2B and Public agencies and has been an Account Executive for over 15 years.

    She is focused on understanding current and prospective customers’ needs, business goals, and creating a roadmap to a meaningful outcome. Passionate about connecting people, with making a community impact. In her spare time, you can find her practicing yoga or her swing on the golf course, apart from spending quality time with family and friends.

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    Nadia Conte

    DECOR ASSOCIATE


    Meet Nadia, our Design Associate. She studied Interior Decorating at George Brown and has been part of the team for four years, handling staging, painting, and decor projects. Her energy is unforgettable, and her creativity shows in everything she touches. Outside the studio, she's usually singing karaoke or working on a craft project.