November 11-12, 2026 | Toronto, ON
November 11-12, 2026 | Toronto, ON
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Brenda Danso

Brenda Danso

Founder/Lead DesignerBD Interior Design

Brenda Danso is a designer, founder of BD Interior Design, and a design expert featured on Breakfast Television. Her residential and commercial work focuses on creating refined, functional spaces that respond thoughtfully to how people live, work, gather, and connect.

With a professional background in mental health and social work, Brenda brings a distinct people-centered perspective to design, considering how the built environment can influence well-being, comfort, culture, and everyday experience. This approach is especially relevant to kitchens and baths, where functionality, routine, accessibility, and personal experience intersect with design.

Through her design practice and media work, Brenda contributes a thoughtful perspective on evolving lifestyles, emerging design ideas, and the role well-designed spaces can play in supporting everyday life.

Wed Nov 113:30 PM – 4:15 PMCentre Stage

Beyond Aesthetics: Designing for Culture, Family, and Function

This session explores how population diversity is reshaping residential design from second kitchens and oversized refrigeration to prayer spaces, hidd

This session explores how population diversity is reshaping residential design from second kitchens and oversized refrigeration to prayer spaces, hidden prep zones, and bathrooms designed for multiple generations under one roof. Designers will share

This session explores how population diversity is reshaping residential design from second kitchens and oversized refrigeration to prayer spaces, hidden prep zones, and bathrooms designed for multiple generations under one roof. Designers will share how they’re asking smarter questions, challenging outdated design norms, and creating homes that reflect real life, not just aesthetic trends.

A candid conversation about designing beyond the algorithm

This session explores how population diversity is reshaping residential design from second kitchens and oversized refrigeration to prayer spaces, hidden prep zones, and bathrooms designed for multiple generations under one roof. Designers will share how they’re asking smarter questions, challenging outdated design norms, and creating homes that reflect real life, not just aesthetic trends.

A candid conversation about designing beyond the algorithm and why firms that understand culture, family dynamics, and function will have a major competitive edge moving forward.

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Brenda Danso
Brenda DansoFounder/Lead Designer, BD Interior Design
Eva Healy
Eva Healyowner, avenue design inc
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