judy henderson, bid, rid

Principal

With over 20 years of design experience, Judy Henderson leads the IDSI team through each project, from strong concept to innovative solution. Since starting Inside Design Studio Inc. from scratch in 1997, Judy has built an exceptional team of designers, who strike the delicate balance between creativity and responsible, sustainable design.

Her favourite part of the design process? Sitting down with clients to identify ways to maximize the potential of a project, whether it’s to boost business sales or to create a residential space that truly reflects the desires of those who live there.

Judy’s project experience spans from office, residential, and institutional to hospitality design. Along with working on five-star hotels in Australia, she has handled numerous urban hotel, destination resorts, and international hotel brand projects in Vancouver and throughout BC.

According to her personal design philosophy, great design has clarity. She is encouraged by the growth of environmental design and embraces its principles. Always the designer, Judy loves visiting major cities and absorbing their approach to design, architecture and urban planning. For her, however, inspiration doesn’t come only from the urban environment, she is also influenced by British Columbia’s boundless natural playground.

She has a Bachelor of Interior Design from University of Manitoba, and is a Registered Interior Designer accredited through the National Council for Interior Design Qualification.

lisa juan, bfa

Senior Interior Designer

With an artistic family background, Lisa Juan always knew she was destined for a career in design. After practicing years abroad her interior design career has brought her to Vancouver by way of San Francisco, Taipei, and London. En route, she has broadened her own view of design by experiencing a diverse array of design environments, concepts and styles.

Lisa believes in simple design with clean lines that both meet her clients’ needs and a modern design aesthetic. Her favourite part of the design process is moving from conceptual ideas to “seeing the reality of something created from nothing.” She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art in Interior Design from the Academy of Art University.

KATE KIM

Senior Interior Designer

An Inside Design Studio alumna who last worked with us in 2018, Kate Kim rejoins the team as a Senior Interior Designer with over 20 years of experience. Her extensive background in multi-family design honed her ability to bring various styles together in timeless harmony, while maintaining order and neatness to satisfy personal taste without going out of style.

She draws inspiration from everyday activities to ensure her designs are solution-oriented to improve the quality of life for the user, both mentally and physically. Despite her strategic approach at work, in her spare time Kate enjoys the spontaneity of road trips where she can enjoy nature without a set plan.

parisa merikh

Intermediate Interior Designer

Parisa has always been drawn to the hospitality industry for the creative freedom it allows when developing concepts that are both beautiful, and functional. Her background working with other prominent hospitality design firms equipped Parisa with valuable experience bringing brand standards to life in hotels and restaurants.

Currently, she is working on several projects where she is able to work with a variety of new people and gain experience through the in-depth project. When in need of inspiration for her work, Parisa spends time outdoors exploring new places with her dog Milo.

raymond rao

Senior Interior Technician

Raymond designs are constantly inspired by the world around him, be it the natural beauty of BC or the urban-built environment of Vancouver and the Pacific North West. “Design,” he says,” must have a good story for the details to be creative and expressive.” He believes design can inspire peoples dreams and change their lives.

While he appreciates all design styles and periods, including modern spaces, Raymond has a special place in his heart for luxury residential and hotel design. Raymond holds a Bachelor degree from Guang Zhou Art College and BCIT. His hobbies include painting, sketching and photography.

oriana guerrero

Interior Design Technologist

Oriana Guerrero brings multi-disciplinary experience to projects as an Interior Design Technician for Inside Design Studio since joining in February of 2023. Upon graduating from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra with a Bachelor of Architecture in 2015, Oriana worked on urban revitalization projects in the Dominican Republic with the Ministry of Public Works and Communication. Her further education at the Institute of Technology Development of Canada studying Interior Design led her to the hospitality design field where she strives to deliver functionality, comfort, and aesthetics in balance.

This diverse background of studies gives Oriana a unique perspective when problem solving, as she applies her knowledge to find the simplest, yet creative, approach to benefit the user. As someone who thrives in the holistic and collaborative design process, Oriana commits to continuing her learning in both architecture and interior design to leave a positive impact on the environment.

paulina Jaszczewska

Administrator & Design Intern

Paulina has supported the Inside Design Studio team since September 2022 as the office Administrator, maintaining the sample library and organizing learning sessions with vendors. She utilizes her prior marketing and business degree to oversee Inside Design’s marketing strategy including content creation, scheduling posts, and assisting with various public relations submittals.

As a current fourth year student of the Bachelor of Interior Design Honours program at the Wilson School of Design at KPU, Paulina learns from and supports the team with design projects as an intern over the summer. She looks forward to graduating in Spring 2025 and entering the industry to design for inspiration, belonging, and wellness.

In addition to her work and studies, Paulina volunteers her time with the NEWH Vancouver Chapter and IDIBC’s Emerging Professionals to create events for students and raise money for scholarships. She loves to spend time reading, playing board games, dancing, and hiking on the weekends!

step four

construction documentation

The devil is in the details and collaboration and communication are key to a successful project. Step Four is all about project management and documentation. Construction plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, etc. are finalized and documented. The project team works with a single plan, so everyone is on board with any changes that may arise. We’re working with every stakeholder, from mechanical to electrical to architectural to provide a fully co-ordinated construction drawing package. 

Every project we do builds on our knowledge and understanding of construction, team collaboration, and project management. There’s not much that takes us by surprise, and that’s good for your bottom line.

step five

construction administration

During Step Five, we keep popping in to make sure our shared vision isn’t getting derailed during construction. With the best will in the world, things do go wrong – a carpet is not woven in time or something gets lost in transit. We work on your behalf to calmly and effectively solve any problems that may arise during construction. We’re just as invested as you so we fiercely protect the intent of the design and make sure construction moves along as it should.   

Speaking of popping, now’s the time to uncork a bottle to toast a long and fruitful relationship with Inside Design as your trusted interior design team. Here’s to working together!