# @aridontario on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXb60FLFI2D
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64464443-aridontario-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-22T13:50:30.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** ARIDO (@ARIDOntario) — https://gondola.cc/ARIDOntario

## Caption

This Earth Day, we look back to IDS 2026 and the BID Design Justice Charrette presented in partnership with ARIDO, inspired_learninglab and ojiibik at the ARIDO booth. ARIDO Interior Design students, with the help of their Intern mentors, took on a powerful challenge: designing with both the planet and people in mind.

Through a focused charrette, they explored how marginalized communities are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues - from poor air quality to limited access to green space - and reimagined how design can be part of the solution.

Their installations went beyond aesthetics:

✨ Interactive experiences that educate and engage the public on climate inequity
✨ Proposed solutions that prioritize healthy materials, improved air and water quality
✨ Sustainable and resourceful material usage, and thoughtful material choices sourced from IDS exhibitors and from our supporting sponsors, each telling a deeper story of origin, reuse, and justice

By prioritizing healthy materials, regenerative practices, and inclusive thinking, these emerging designers are shaping a future where sustainability and equity go hand in hand.

🏅 Winner Announcement 🏅

The winning project will be announced during the Design Connect event at Ojiibik Showroom on May 7th, from 4PM - 8PM in partnership with ARIDO, inspired_learninglab , ojiibik , and shawcontract_canada 
🔗You can register for the event via the link in our profile (in the ARIDO News tab)

Thank you to our industry partners for supporting the BID Design Justice Charrette

Design Justice Charrette Supporting Sponsors
darktoolsto 
shawcontract_canada 
benjaminmoore
miele

Design Justice Charrette Winner Sponsors 
sherwinwilliams 
teknion

Design isn't just about spaces—it's about impact. 💚

#EarthDay #SustainableDesign #DesignForChange #EnvironmentalJustice #InteriorDesignStudents

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earthday, interiordesignstudents, sustainabledesign, environmentaljustice, designforchange

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