Our Studio
We’re Design360, an award-winning interior design studio based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Our interior designers are intelligent, collaborative, experienced and passionate with grounded and warm personalities.
Our designs are honest, inspired and appropriate. We look outward for research and context but believe the best designs are achieved by focusing inward with our clients. We are ‘out-of-the-box’ thinkers who feel design is all about understanding our clients’ needs and coming up with customized solutions that cater to their specific challenges.
Our Team
Melissa Cummings
Principal, Interior Designer
DID, IDNS, NCIDQ
Fitwel Ambassador
Melissa is a co-founder of Design360 and has been a practicing commercial interior designer for over two decades. Melissa lives and breathes design and is exceptional at capturing all the details. She has been the lead designer on many award winning Halifax restaurants and Atlantic Canadian hotels and resort properties. She is known for her high level of responsiveness and going above and beyond for our clients.
Melissa is also known for her warm, engaging and spirited personality, perhaps due in part to her Newfoundland heritage. She has an expressive quality and warm disposition that endears her to our clients.
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Keri Koch
Principal, Interior Designer
BA, BID, IDNS, IDNB, NCIDQ
Fitwel Ambassador
Keri is a co-founder of Design360 and has been a practicing commercial interior designer for over two decades. Keri’s ability to inspire and lead our clients to abandon the obvious has enabled their businesses to soar to new heights, leading to some of the most inventive and successful interior spaces in the region. Keri’s passion is understanding what makes businesses tick and developing insightful interior solutions that address their individual challenges.
Keri is known for her dynamic leadership ability, quick mind, and witty personality. She has received recognition for her leadership and team building capabilities. Keri uses these skills to keep the team focused and projects running smoothly.
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Lori Rafuse
Associate, Interior Designer
BID, IDNS, NCIDQ
LEED AP, Fitwel Ambassador
With over two decades of interior design experience to draw on, Lori brings a wealth of knowledge but also still loves to explore new ideas and creative approaches.
Her eagerness to learn is exemplified as she quickly dives into projects with confidence and enthusiasm. Lori has tremendous talent in assessing client’s needs and providing creative and appropriate design solutions. Lori has worked as a practicing designer in Toronto, Brisbane and Halifax.
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Stephanie Black
Interior Designer
BA, BAA, IDNS, NCIDQ
Fitwel Ambassador
Stephanie is a highly confident, organized, and capable interior designer with over a decade of commercial experience under her belt. During this time, she has attained a strong expertise in corporate and dental design projects and also proven her capabilities on hospitality projects. She is a great communicator who is able to design and manage projects of varying sizes and complexities with ease. Stephanie’s ability to research and source the perfect product for any job, explore new details, or resolve complex challenges make her a highly valued and instrumental member of our team.
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Katie Flewelling
Project Designer
B.COMM, BID, IDNS Intern
Katie joined our Design360 team in the spring of 2023 as an interior design student and quickly made her mark. As soon as she neared the end of her interior design degree, we knew that she was the perfect fit. Her background in marketing and interior design give her a unique perspective and ability to create meaningful and engaging spaces that meet our client’s business needs. Katie approaches every design challenge with enthusiasm and positivity. She has a keen eye for aesthetics and is eager to learn something valuable from every client she works with. She is committed to contributing creative solutions that elevate interior spaces.
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Katie Carter
Project Designer
RMT, BID
Katie is just beginning her interior design journey after working as a registered massage therapist. Katie joined the Design360 as a student intern and her passion for design led her to a full-time position after graduation. She has already proven her dedication and strong ability to multi-task while working as a massage therapist and putting in the hard work to complete her interior design degree. Katie brings an optimistic and sunny outlook to everything she does. Her love of learning is demonstrated by her eagerness to dive in to complete any task she’s given.
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