One recent example of the impact interior designers have beyond the studio is the NIA Centre for the Arts niacentre , a Toronto-based, national not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting, showcasing, and celebrating arts from across the African Diaspora. The centre’s interior was designed by ARIDO Registered member Robin Fraser and was recently recognized with an ARIDO Impact Award. Robin’s work on the NIA Centre demonstrates how interior design can support community, culture, and belonging through the built environment. “The design celebrates the amazing history of artistry and performance. We use the concept of connection to heritage and collaborating with the past when selecting the finishes for NIA centre. “ - Robin Fraser, ARIDO, Fraser Design Studios As both a practitioner and educator, her leadership shows students and emerging designers how thoughtful, values-driven design can create lasting social impact and how professional excellence and responsibility go hand...