November 11-12, 2026 | Toronto, ON
November 11-12, 2026 | Toronto, ON
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Alison Habermehl

Alison Habermehl

Owner/Creative DirectorHABERMEHL DESIGN GROUP INC.

Alison Habermehl is the founder and Creative Director of Habermehl Design Group, a boutique interior design firm known for creating thoughtful, highly personal interiors that balance beauty, function, and how people truly live.

With 30 years of experience in the design industry, Alison considers herself largely self-taught, with much of her design knowledge shaped through years of hands-on experience, continual study, travel and exposure to art, architecture and design. She is also a graduate of the Sheffield School of Interior Design, now part of the New York Institute of Art and Design, and has been mentored by celebrated New York designer Vicente Wolf.

Alison’s work has been featured in local, national and international publications. Her approach is rooted in creating interiors that feel collected, comfortable and individual, with a strong sense of character and a deep understanding of how her clients want to live.

Wed Nov 11•11:00 AM – 11:45 AM•Centre Stage

Regional Realities: How Great Design Responds to Place

Designers from British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Alberta walk into a room and quickly realize they’re not solving the same problems. Climate

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Designers from British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Alberta walk into a room and quickly realize they’re not solving the same problems. Climate, construction styles, client expectations, and access to products all shape how projects come toget

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Designers from British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Alberta walk into a room and quickly realize they’re not solving the same problems. Climate, construction styles, client expectations, and access to products all shape how projects come together, and what ultimately gets specified.

This candid, fast-paced conversation puts those differences on the table. What works, what doesn’t translate, and where do assumptions fall apart across regions

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Designers from British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Alberta walk into a room and quickly realize they’re not solving the same problems. Climate, construction styles, client expectations, and access to products all shape how projects come together, and what ultimately gets specified.

This candid, fast-paced conversation puts those differences on the table. What works, what doesn’t translate, and where do assumptions fall apart across regions? For designers taking on cross-country projects or looking to expand beyond their local market, it’s a clear, practical look at what changes when you leave your home base, and how to adapt without missing a step.

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Madeleine Sloback
Alykhan Velji
Jonathan Legate
Alison Habermehl
Madeleine Sloback
Madeleine SlobackFounder/Creative Director, Madeleine Design Group Inc.
Alykhan Velji
Alykhan VeljiCreative Director, Alykhan Velji Designs Inc.
Jonathan Legate
Jonathan LegatePrincipal, Jonathan Legate Interior Consultation
Alison Habermehl
Alison HabermehlOwner/Creative Director, HABERMEHL DESIGN GROUP INC.
Madeleine Sloback
Madeleine SlobackFounder/Creative Director, Madeleine Design Group Inc.
Alykhan Velji
Alykhan VeljiCreative Director, Alykhan Velji Designs Inc.
Jonathan Legate
Jonathan LegatePrincipal, Jonathan Legate Interior Consultation
Alison Habermehl
Alison HabermehlOwner/Creative Director, HABERMEHL DESIGN GROUP INC.
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