Decanthropy

06/12/2024

Innovation is the driving force behind progress, but it requires strategic intervention to be impactful.

We simplify the innovation process, making it more effective and aligned with your business goals. Our strategies support the work of innovation that unlocks new possibilities for your organization.

Connect with us today to drive your innovation forward!

06/04/2024

Build Resilience for Sustained Success

Resilience is essential in a rapidly changing world. Decanthropy makes what matters most resilient to uncertainty. We reimagine value through innovative systems, business, and design thinking, helping you develop future-informed responses that provide the meaningful market advantages you need.

Strengthen your organization’s resilience with our tailored approaches.

➡️ https://loom.ly/JgvOWMQ

05/29/2024

📢 Exciting news!
Decanthropy is featured in the latest issue of I+S Design magazine. We are deeply grateful to the I+S team for the opportunity to share our vision and approach to systemic challenges by way of strategic interventions. Let’s continue to transform systems, strategies, services, and spaces together.

You can read the article here ➡️ https://loom.ly/O7GuE6E

05/07/2024

We're committed to building future leaders.

Decanthropy's U: BY Design Studio Workshop is a transformative experience tailored for underrepresented youth aged 8-18. Through immersive design thinking sessions, we empower young minds to envision and shape their futures.

Our recent session, hosted in collaboration with the CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals, was an inspiring fusion of creativity and empowerment. Witnessing the enthusiasm and talent of these young individuals was truly remarkable.

🙏🏾 None of this would be possible without the invaluable support of our partners. A heartfelt to , , and our esteemed partnership with the . Together, we're making a meaningful difference in our communities. Let's continue to uplift and inspire!

To find out more about U:By Design ➡️ visit https://loom.ly/9zRyvbY.
Reach out to us. The next session could be with you!
📸 event images by Yianni Tong - Photographer

04/18/2024

We're at it again...!
DISRUPTING DESIGN with JENNAIR at

Decanthropy's Ian Rolston will be joined by Brenda Danso Interior Design and Kassam (Aleem Kassam) to discuss by considering its contribution to social impact and
inclusive spaces. It's sure to be lively as they discuss the evolution of the luxury design industry, the importance of ensuring diverse representation, and the benefit those perspectives bring to both the industry and society.

🎟️Join us LIVE at the Living Luxe Design Show.
Friday, April 19 at 1:00 PM EST.

For more information about the show, visit ➡️ https://loom.ly/p82y-2E.
See you there!

04/04/2024

Set your youth on their design career path today!
Decanthropy's U:By Design Studio Workshop

🗓️ April 13, 2024
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals

Developed and led by Decanthropy's Ian Rolston, the program engages underrepresented youth aged 8-12 in developing a vision for their future through activities in design thinking. They will learn the practical, everyday application of the process and create action plans for life.

The equity-focused workshop introduces our community's youth to the interior design profession, inspiring the next-generation of industry professionals.

Register today at IDC!
https://loom.ly/LOkFTOo

🙏🏾 The event is being held thanks to the generous support of Scotiabank, and in partnership with the Interior Designers of Canada .

10/17/2023

Our research, foresight, and design work are underway at CIDA -The Council for Interior Design Accreditation!

Last week, Decanthropy facilitated engagements with CIDA's Accreditation Commission and Executive Board. CIDA: Futures 2065 explores the desired future of the world’s only interior design education accreditation body.

We look forward to supporting the association and its programs as they influence a future full of opportunities for interior design professionals.

Thank you to MillerKnoll in for hosting!

08/03/2023

Looking to inspire change and distinguish what innovation means for your business or brand?

Decanthropy's Ian Rolston is a respected speaker, design strategist, and thought leader who dismantles traditional design paradigms to influence a project's vision and language, to shape innovation that reimagines equity.

He speaks a language that changes how you see the world around you. Ian's talks reignite the value of design, offering fresh perspectives on how intentional and Life-centered approaches can unlock possibilities and create positive change.

Visit www.decanthropy.com/speaker to learn more about Ian and book him to lead a team workshop, corporate consultation or to speak at your next event.

06/23/2023

Watch this thought-provoking discussion where Canadian Positive Psychology Association's President, Louisa Jewell, interviews Ian Rolston. This interview is part of CPPA’s Improving Well-Being in the Workplace interview series, providing some food for thought.

In the interview, Ian and Louisa discuss topics such as, keeping people connected in a hybrid working environment, designing workspaces that promote well-being and productivity, and what innovative design trends companies are moving towards.

https://loom.ly/vwqzmH0

06/13/2023

We couldn't have said it better, Felice Silverman!

We are excited to announce the NeoCon Virtual CEU Session - CIDA Future Vision: Closing the Gap Between Interior Design Values and Practice. Panelists Khoi Vo, Ian Rolston, and Felice Silverman examine CIDA's Future Vision findings, and discuss how closing the gap between interior design values and practice may require disrupting the whole ecosystem. Jennifer Busch serves as moderator. The session is $35 to attend, and more information can be found here on NeoCon's website - https://neocon.com/programming/ceu-seminars.

06/12/2023

We're thrilled to be presenting a virtual at NeoCon Shows this year!

Tune in as 's Future Vision presents a thoughtful look at what interior design practitioners, educators, and allies think about the evolution of the profession and the perceived gap between interior design values and the practice. Join American Society of Interior Designers/ASID's CEO Khoi Vo, CIDA -The Council for Interior Design Accreditation Chair and STA Design, Inc. Principal Felice Silverman, and Decanthropy's own Ian Rolston for a virtual CEU session titled “CIDA Future Vision: Closing the Gap Between Interior Design Values and Practice,” on the NeoCon Programming Hub.

Register today ➡️ https://neocon.com/register
Tune in during the show ➡️ June 12 -14