It’s been a long time since our last newsletter, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t been up to exciting things. This has been another year of stimulating travel, new projects, candle releases and much more!
Read on to catch up on all the latest news and gossip with Meade Design Group in the Summer 2018 MDG Times.
As always, we look forward to your feedback – so feel free to get social with our newsletter!
Ivan Meade was recently featured on “Designed to Speak”, an inspirational video outlet that presents prominent creatives and designers of all disciplines.
Watch the video here.
Ivan Meade is pleased to announce the release of several new pillows. “Dia y Noche”, or Day and Night, is a beautiful silk pillow inspired by the one of a kind, hand-painted mirror hanging in the Meade Design Group studio. “Tinta” is a unique pillow composed of hand drawn ink patterns and washes by Ivan Meade. See the pillows here on Ivan Meade’s website.
Ivan was recently asked by Spruce Magazine to contribute a “Pro Tip” for their March 2018 issue. Click here to read the article.
Ivan Meade was recently featured by Switzer Cult Creative as one of the most influential local makers. The article discusses Ivan’s design work, ranging from his fabric line to his decadent collection of chocolates, to the brand new line of luxury candles.
Read the article here.
“Find luxury in what you light every day”
With the introduction of a new line of Luxury Candles named APAPACHO, Ivan Meade expands his personal narrative in design to encompass the complexity of light and scent to delight all your senses. “Apapacho” is a traditional Nahuatl word roughly translated as an “embrace of the soul”. The two variations express the multiple ways of expressing this sensibility.
APAPACHO CE soothes the soul; uniting top notes of vetiver and white amber into a heartfelt hug, it is perfect for intimate gatherings and reflective contemplation. On the other hand, APAPACHO OME lightens the soul through an exceptional blend of rosewood and citrus, kindling emotional renewal and stimulating conversation.
Launching on Valentines Day, these candles are the perfect romantic gift! Visit ivanmeade.com to learn more, or see the press release here on Modern Home Victoria.
Christmas is almost here, and that means it’s time to treat yourself! We’ve just ordered a fresh batch of Ivan Meade’s decadent chocolate bars for the studio and for a few select shops around Victoria.
We have Pretzel and Praline, Almond and Sea Salt, Matcha Green Tea & Lime, Salted Caramel & Fleur de Sel, Dark Chocolate & Mint, and Chost Chili and Nibs. After eating all six of the unique flavours, Ivan still couldn’t decide which was his favourite. We’ve also recently added whiskey
pairings here, so if you’re the debaucherous type, let us know which is your favourite!
Meade Design Group has a new look! We’ve re-designed our business cards, our website, and even applied new signage to our studio.
Another year of exciting travel, new projects, fabric releases and colleagues!
Catch up on all the latest news with Meade Design Group in our most recent MDG Times.
As always, we look forward to your feedback – so feel free to get social with our newsletter!
Well known furniture and mattress manufacturers (and repeat clients), Fawcett contacted Meade Design Group earlier this year for a redesign of their website which included an online store. The process was fun and we are so pleased with the clean results that work so well with their aesthetic.
Business is certainly shifting more and more towards e-commerce, so if your business is in need of a boost to their online presence, get in touch with us and we would be happy to discuss some options with you to get you to the top of your competition with a website that is easy to navigate, visually appealing and on-brand.
Check out the finished site here: fawcettmattress.com and take a tour of their latest updates and product offerings.
Reel Life Charters is a (cleverly named) new fishing charter business based out of Sooke, BC. A brief journey from downtown Victoria, delivers an amazing marine experience.
Reel Life Charters asked Meade Design Group to design a logo brand for the company that was both west coast inspired and refined. We applied a unique grey-scale texture, withintersecting gold bars to 3 Chinook salmon, making the logo mark stand out boldly. The typography is simple, but is both a subtle mixture of classical serif fonts and sans serif fonts, making it contemporary and distinctive.
We foiled the salmon with gold foil on top of a rough textured business card, making the final product truly elegant. Accompanying the beautiful business cards, Travis asked us to design the website, gift certificates, thank you cards, and water bottle labels that he can give out to fishing clients.
Feel free to checkout the website for yourself at: reellifecharters.ca to see some of our work in action, and be sure to check them out for your next adventure fix!
Dodeka is a premium outdoor furniture manufacturer in Victoria BC.
Their furniture is locally made with fast lead times and customizable options such as designer fabrics.
The ‘Dodeka’ name is appropriately inspired by a dodecahedron – the perfect visual representation for their unique and multifaceted business. Meade Design Group recently designed a clean and geometric logo for their branded promotional material and new business cards.
Have you checked out the amazing interior design (and food!) at The Village Restaurant in Victoria BC?
Their newest location is in Torquay Village is a contemporary space with a West-Coast vibe. Raw cedar, concrete tiles on the walls, burlap tablecloths and injections of a saturated rust-orange brought it all together.
The recognizable and branded elements Meade Design Group designed for their other two locations were implemented in new ways to create as memorable space in its own right.
Custom background colours have been a huge hit for all our fabric clients, especially for interior designers wanting the perfect custom colour for their project.
One of our clients wanted to reupholster a set of beautiful Georgian mahogany dining chairs. They were family heirlooms and such a special dining set deserved the perfect custom fabric. Ivan created our newest custom background colour tierra to compliment the rich wood tones in the dining set.
Our background colours are only limited by your imagination. How will you make them your own?
You guys… We are SO thrilled to see what SwitzerCultCreative has done in their showroom using Ivan Meade fabrics!
As our primary showroom contact in Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada), we feel so honoured to be featured this well. From furniture upholstery to pillows and displays – this feature is available to be viewed on the regular people; it’s not even a temporary feature (In the words of the legendary Bruno Mars – “#blessed”).
If you’re a local, we encourage you to check it out for yourself at 1725 West 3rd Avenue (Vancouver, BC, V6J 1K7) and online at: http://switzercultcreative.com AND feel free to checkout our blog entry on LifeMStyle to view more drool-worthy pics.
It will be worth it, we promise.
These custom pillows and many more are now available at two new Canadian retail locations! They can be found at Switzer Cult Creative in Vancouver BC and Calla Design in Victoria BC.
Switzer Cult Creative will be promoting Ivan as their only West Coast fabric designer. Ivan’s complete fabric line and a selection of custom pillows will be available at their new Vancouver showroom. When you visit, peruse their exclusive furniture upholstered in Ivan Meade fabric. Maybe even rest your feet?
Calla Design also has a handful of custom pillows designed by Ivan. Say hello to Janice and Sue at their charming home furnishings store in Estevan Village!
These one of a kind pillows are made in small quantities by a local seamstress. Purchase a set while quantities last! I have my eye on the Mancha Carbon lumber pillow at Calla Design…
We are very eager to share this awesome post from MHV (Modern Home Victoria) Magazine featuring our west coast contemporary home redesign. An efficient layout with functional details creates a space that goes far beyond aesthetically pleasing.
We want to thank Jody Beck for capturing this home’s simple west coast design that compliments the beautiful scenery beyond.
Check it out for yourself at: modernhomevictoria.com
We hope you enjoy it as well!
For Meade Design Group, the new year brought many new and inspiring projects, people and experiences.
Catch up on all the latest news with Meade Design Group in our most recent MDG Times.
As always, we look forward to your feedback – so feel free to get social with our newsletter!
France, its people, and their way of life have always intrigued and inspired Meade. For the latest release of his eponymous fabric line, Meade continues his personal narrative with a distinct je ne sais quoi. To perfectly capture his vision, Meade used the Parisian influence to photograph this exciting new line in a beautiful French light.
Mariposa is an ode to Meade’s beloved mother, Maria Celia, and embraces her style of modern interpretations of old classics. The traditional toile-influenced motif when printed against a soft, Rosa background creates an unexpected beauty.
Vista Hermosa is inspired by the tile patterns in Meade’s grandparents’ neoclassical home in San Luis Potosi and is all at one geometric, feminine, and modern. Reminiscent of lace or leatherwork, it is a versatile, mid-scale pattern.
More details on the fabrics — including the new patterns and colourways — can be seen online athttp://www.ivanmeade.com.