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BIO
"My mission is to elevate the standards of design through artistry and craftsmanship"
FRANCES BOYCHUK
CANADIAN REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNER, ARIDO, CIDQ #26574
Over the last 20 years, Frances has refined her designs to create striking spaces that you will not soon forget.
As a second time President for the Grand Valley Chapter of the Association of Registered Interior Designer’s of Ontario, she strives to educate the public about standards within the design community.
Recently having the pleasure of teaching at Conestoga College, Frances has returned to design concentrating on finding unique solutions for the vulnerable in communities.
Originally from Thompson, Manitoba, Frances Boychuk grew up with contrasts of wild landscapes, such as the Northern Lights and snowy covered lakes. Along with the rudimentary development of a mining town, both have paved the way for her outstanding talent and visionary design. Viewing interiors as a medium for her artistry, Frances uses the basic rules found from nature to inspire her concepts.
She is currently focusing on changing the dialogue of design to encourage social change.
Designing visionary and artistically driven interiors that addresses social challenges within institutional, medical, educational and other commercial and residential projects.
Frances is a proud graduate of the 1996 Fanshawe College Interior Design Technical Program in London, Ontario.
ABOUT ARIDO
ASSOCIATION OF REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNERS OF ONTARIO
The Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) is the only professional organization for interior designers in Ontario. First established as the Society of Interior Decorators of Ontario in 1934, then Interior Designers of Ontario, the name was changed to the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario in 1984 when the ARIDO Act was passed in the Legislature of Ontario. The act was amended by the passing of Bill Pr6 in 1999 to grant Registered Members who meet ARIDO standards exclusive use of the title Interior Designer in Ontario.
By giving legal standing to the designation of Interior Designer, the government bestows on the title a measure of respect and recognizes the high standards of education, training, and formal examination that professional interior designers meet. The act also safeguards consumers by ensuring that members are fully qualified and possess the most current qualifications. Any person in Ontario who is not a Registered member of the Association is guilty of an offense if he or she uses the designation Interior Designer or ARIDO.
As a professional body, ARIDO's mandate is to regulate the interior design profession in Ontario for the betterment of the profession and in the best interests of the public. ARIDO sets standards for admission into membership, including education and experience standards, Practice Standards, professional development requirements as well as adherence to a Code of Ethics and Practice Standards.
ARIDO counts more than 1,800 Registered and Intern interior designers as members, representing all areas of specialty including corporate, residential, retail, hospitality, healthcare and institutional. The Association has a total membership of over 3,300 in Registered, Intern, Educator and Student categories.
-ARIDO.ca
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