Cécile Combelle is co-founder and director alongside Antonio Di Bacco of Montreal architecture studio Atelier Barda, established in 2013. For the duo, design not only reflects the singularity of a project and its context, but also the intrinsic character of a designer, reflected through an intuitive and responsive approach in the work. 

As of 2017, the studio designs, via its Foraine branch, simple and timeless furniture pieces. From the creation of unique pieces to the production of limited editions, it develops hybrid collections with a focus on usage, materials, the relationship between traditional and contemporary forms and references to craftsmanship.

Gabrielle Desmarais founded her eponymous jewelry line in Montreal upon graduating from Montreal School of Jewelry and the renowned Alchimia Jewellery School in Florence, Italy. 

After a few years primarily dedicated to the creation of unique sculptural pieces, in 2014 Gabrielle reoriented her practice, designing an inspiring and audacious jewelry line. 

By relying on quality materials, good design, and the appreciation of craftsmanship and durability, Gabrielle Desmarais captures the very essence of the slow-made process, quality over quantity. Gabrielle designs and develops her creations at her workshop, located near the water in Chambly, Quebec.

Josée Lepage, designer, curator and artistic director, has led several design projects in various major cities such as Montreal, Miami, New York, and Berlin. 

Throughout her various roles, she has always kept a forward thinking approach while ensuring that the experience remains captivating. Her projects have appeared in several international publications and her work can be found in several museums–‘Olympic’, marble weights designed in collaboration with SSSVL, is at the Musée National des beaux-arts du Québec and her ‘Times of New York’ candle at the Vancouver Museum. Josée lives in Los Angeles.

Mérida Anderson is a multidisciplinary queer artist, participating in communities in several cities, with a background in fashion, their main focus is on ceramic arts. Mérida opened, curated and directed an artist-run space in Vancouver, and is currently active as an illustrator, photographer and musician. As well, Mérida runs a roving supper club ‘VSS’ in Montreal, Vancouver and New York and is the author of Vegan Secret Supper: Bold and Elegant Menus [Rogue Kitchen, 2013]. Mérida lives and creates in Montreal, Quebec.

Paul Labonté is a multidisciplinary creator and consultant working as a photographer, writer, director, publisher, and curator. He is the author of several books, published under the nom-de-plume Paul 107, a nod to the bus line that ran through the Montreal neighbourhood in which he grew up. Paul lives in Montreal, Quebec.

Azamit is a Montreal style icon, brand builder and creative connector. With a distinct background in fashion, curation and events, she creates unique design encounters that transcend the senses and leave the viewer with an imprint of revelation. She is a champion of localness, wherever that may be.