Synthesis Design

How would you define your practice?

Founded in 1993, Synthesis Design Inc. is a talented and dedicated team of designers with degrees, from Masters of Architecture, Bachelor of Interior Design, to Psychology, Engineering, and Fine Arts, that specializes in residential projects from renovations and additions, to completing custom home and interior design.

Our design firm is a collaborative mix and brainstorming of ideas, concepts, and practical applications. We work in an environment that welcomes open dialogue and engagement. Projects at various stages are displayed in our studio as we collectively search and discover our client’s unique vision.

Our talented team of interior designers collaborate seamlessly to craft spaces that transcend the ordinary. From meticulously curated color palettes to bespoke furniture pieces, every detail is thoughtfully considered to create inspiring and delightful environments. With a commitment to learning and understanding our clients’ needs for beautiful yet functional homes, we are truly grateful for the time we get to design homes that reflect the personalities of the people who live in them. Our design team blends artistry with functionality to bring our clients' visions to life. At Synthesis Design, interior design isn't just about aesthetics – it's about crafting immersive experiences that enrich lives and elevate everyday living.

In our studio “crit” tradition, all brainstorming ideas are welcome, no matter how far out they may seem. From administration staff to designers, we have created a culture where everyone can collectively express ideas. We feel this best represents a cross-section of our demographic. Our team always walk away at the end of the day with a newfound sense of creative vision. Our extraordinary environment of constant creative stimulation and problem-solving empowers us and, ultimately, benefits all our client projects. A client’s project is always more defined, more creative, and more cost-effective after a studio crit.

Our extensive experience and diverse team all contribute to our fresh perspective and informed approach to design and sustainability.

How are you using Programa?

Here at Synthesis Design, we use Programa each and everyday!

Our in-house interior design team uses various Programa tools from the start of the preliminary design phase to construction documentation for each project. During the PD phase, we present conceptual images using the pinboard template, and we quickly add conceptual images from our image library for our client presentations. Programa has been essential when scheduling our project timelines and checklists for each home design. We use Programa Schedules for finishes, furniture, lighting, plumbing, hardware and appliance specifications. The specifications are shared with our clients through the Client Dashboard, which allows them to approve our selections. We also use the QR code generator, which is crucial for our construction documentation and live updates throughout the project for our contractors.

What challenges did the platform help overcome in a most recent project? Could you tell us about it?

The biggest challenge Programa has allowed us to overcome is that any changes made to our specifications before or during construction are automatically updated and shared with the contractors immediately through the online QR code and link. Another feature that has proven to be very efficient is our Product Library. The product library allows our team to expedite writing specifications that we frequently use. This feature will enable us to select the most used products from our Product Library according to the project specifications.