Videx - the design event of the year!Join the Vancouver Island Society of Interior Designers for our signature event of the year that brings together the Vancouver Island Design Community of Interior Designers, Architects, and other industry professionals under one roof for a value packed day of events.
The morning starts off with three professional development CEUs with a line up of inspirational designers followed by a networking luncheon for attendees and exhibitors. The afternoon kicks off our industry tabletop showcase. A great opportunity to see the latest innovative products and connect with industry manufacturers & suppliers. The day wraps up with a cocktail party featuring a Q&A session with our keynote speaker. Join us for an exceptional event! When: Feb 27, 2026
Where: Delta Hotel Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort - 100 Harbour Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 0G1 |
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (subject to revisions)
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VIDEX 2026 SpeakerS
WANDA DALLA COSTA
BIOGRAPHY
Wanda Dalla Costa, FRAIC, AIA (she/her) is an architect, educator, and member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation. She is the founder of Tawaw Architecture Collective, a cross-border design practice licensed in both Canada and the United States, specializing in Indigenous Placekeeping and human-centered design. At Arizona State University, Dalla Costa is the founding director of the Indigenous Design Collaborative, a community-driven design and research center. Dalla Costa earned her Master of Urban Design Research from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) and her Masters of Architecture from the University of Calgary. Her work has been recognized nationally and internationally; she is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and a Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 100 Honoree, a distinction acknowledging cultural leaders reshaping design and social equity. Presentation: INDIGenOUS ARTISTs + AI: The Future of Interior Design
Exploring how Indigenous architecture informs interiors, Wanda Dalla Costa reveals how co-creation with artists and emerging AI tools can shape authentic, culturally grounded design futures. Rooted in Tawaw Architecture Collective's practice, this talk explores how an Indigenous architectural process—centered on story, relationship, and reciprocity—naturally extends into the interior realm. Drawing from collaborations with Indigenous artists and makers, Wanda Dalla Costa shares how co-creation shapes material, pattern, and atmosphere. The presentation also considers AI, asking how technology might amplify authenticity. Together, these threads outline a future of Indigenous interior design grounded in cultural authenticity and resilience. |
DARCY POITRAS
BIOGRAPHY
Darcy Poitras is an Accessibility Specialist with over 8 years of experience focusing on accessibility and inclusivity in the built environment. Darcy works with designers, architects, and organizations to help integrate practical solutions that go beyond code compliance and create spaces that work for everyone. PRESENTATION: BEYOND COMPLIANCE: Practical Strategies FOR ACCESSIBLE INTERIOR DESIGN
This talk looks at how interior design can go beyond just meeting building code requirements. We'll touch on Rick Hansen Foundation guidelines, common mistakes that design professionals make, and share practical ideas for making spaces more inclusive without sacrificing style. I'll include real examples—good and bad—and show how small design choices can make a big difference for a wide range of users. |
PAUL HAMMOND
BIOGRAPHY
Paul is a Principal Architect at LHRA, bringing 32 years of experience to his firm. He has collaborated with a diverse range of client groups, successfully completing numerous institutional projects, academic & community libraries, and high-performance affordable housing developments, including Crosstown Affordable Mixed-Use Development, Fort St. John Passive House building and Camas Gardens Supportive Housing. Paul’s work on the Indigenous Law Wing reunites him with Teeple Architects, where he was an Associate Architect prior to joining LHRA. Paul’s collaborative design approach seeks to link aspirational goals with meaningful contextual relationships and sustainable practices, creating spirited places to live, work and learn. PRESENTATION: New Indigenous Law Wing & Fraser Law Building Renovation, University of Victoria
The New Indigenous Law Wing transforms UVIC’s Fraser Law Building, providing a fully Integrated home for the University’s Canadian Common Law and Indigenous Legal Orders program (JD/JID), a joint common law/Indigenous law degree. Such a purpose-built space and program for the study of Indigenous laws are the first of their kind in Canada and globally unique. By expanding and renovating the Fraser Building, the university has created a national hub for dialogue, research, and knowledge transfer. The design process was a truly collaborative effort, and the architectural team itself was a collaboration of three firms (Two Row Architect – Prime, Teeple Architects, and Low Hammond Rowe Architects), brought together our shared expertise, values, and commitment to engage with and listen to the staff, students, and the Indigenous nations of the territory on which the university is built on. The design honours its host, the Coast Salish peoples, and key community members were consulted throughout the project, including Elders, Hereditary Chiefs, artists, and knowledge keepers from the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ communities. Key design elements emerged from these sessions, which formed the basis of guiding design principles. In this presentation, we hope to share our experience of listening and collaboration that resulted in the design of the New Indigenous Law Wing and Fraser Building renovation |
HOWARD KIM
BIOGRAPHY
PRESENTATION: New Indigenous Law Wing & Fraser Law Building Renovation, University of Victoria
The New Indigenous Law Wing transforms UVIC’s Fraser Law Building, providing a fully Integrated home for the University’s Canadian Common Law and Indigenous Legal Orders program (JD/JID), a joint common law/Indigenous law degree. Such a purpose-built space and program for the study of Indigenous laws are the first of their kind in Canada and globally unique. By expanding and renovating the Fraser Building, the university has created a national hub for dialogue, research, and knowledge transfer. The design process was a truly collaborative effort, and the architectural team itself was a collaboration of three firms (Two Row Architect – Prime, Teeple Architects, and Low Hammond Rowe Architects), brought together our shared expertise, values, and commitment to engage with and listen to the staff, students, and the Indigenous nations of the territory on which the university is built on. The design honours its host, the Coast Salish peoples, and key community members were consulted throughout the project, including Elders, Hereditary Chiefs, artists, and knowledge keepers from the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ communities. Key design elements emerged from these sessions, which formed the basis of guiding design principles. In this presentation, we hope to share our experience of listening and collaboration that resulted in the design of the New Indigenous Law Wing and Fraser Building renovation |
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A history of inspiring Speakers at VIDEXThe first Design Expo in 2010 featured renowned wood artist and craftsman Brent Comber. Eames Demerious grandson of the Eames design icons, followed in 2011. This vibrant interior design community continues to bring an inspiring mix of local and internationally recognized design talent to Victoria.
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VIDEX Opening Party
Platinum Sponsored and Hosted by Splashes
Connect with over 100 professional interior designers, design students and representatives from Splashes Bath & Kitchen premier brands.
It is the perfect chance to meet industry influencers, spark fresh ideas, and explore Splashes Bath & Kitchen stunning collections in their beautiful Victoria showroom - all in one memorable evening with tasty appetizers, exciting prizes and a lively photo booth.
It is the perfect chance to meet industry influencers, spark fresh ideas, and explore Splashes Bath & Kitchen stunning collections in their beautiful Victoria showroom - all in one memorable evening with tasty appetizers, exciting prizes and a lively photo booth.
VIDEX LAUNCH PARTY 2026
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Tickets will be available through Splashes Bath & Kitchen
EVENT DETAILS COMING SOON!
Tickets will be available through Splashes Bath & Kitchen
