Our team of talented designers are eager to work with you to design and build your ideal home. Whether you’re building brand new, buying a quick possession home or looking to furnish your home, our team members are available to assist you!
Chantel Hupka
Client Interior Designer
“I spend every day meeting new people and helping them put their beautiful ideas together to bring their home to life. What more could you ask for?”
Chantel is an Interior Designer at designQ who has been in the design industry for 5 years. She graduated from the Residential Interiors program at the University of Alberta while working full time at designQ. She also has her Design Consultant Professional Certification.
When she isn’t helping her clients build their dream homes, you can find her at home listening to Elton John while pencil sketching with a glass of rose. Chantel’s favourite design style is anything monochromatic and organic. She loves the minimal contrast but creates interest by mixing textures and materials. She’ll never forget to include some greenery to freshen things up!
“When you don’t see my face on our social media accounts, I’m behind the scenes sourcing the hottest trends of interior finishes for your home.”
Chelsi is an Interior Designer at designQ, lover of antiques and all things green. She has been in the design industry since 2011, when she graduated from Interior Design Technology program at NAIT. Shortly after graduation, Chelsi started with designQ helping clients select the interior finishes for their homes. When designQ opened the showhome division, she expanded her scope to focus on designing and staging showhomes. Since then, she has transitioned to working with the marketing team at designQ as Visual Merchandiser.
Chelsi has a passion for antique furniture and unique décor pieces, and her all-time favorite design style is Mid-Century. Having worked with designQ since it’s opening back in 2013, she has acquired a vast amount of knowledge and experience in the construction of new homes, and the interior design aspects.
Chelsi Tellier
Visual Merchandiser & Social Media Specialist
Joscelyne Barry
Client Interior Designer
“I guide clients through the interior selections process where we collaborate in bringing their interior design ideas to life. When a client feels proud of what we’ve created for their future home, I know I’ve done my job.”
Joscelyne has been in the new home industry since 2013 after studying Design at Grant MacEwan and Yorkville Universities. Her design career has offered her opportunities to learn from some impressive mentors over the years. In 2020, she received an AVID Service Award, which is a home-building industry award evaluated by client ratings! She also has her Design Consultant Professional Certification. She started with designQ in 2021 and is inspired every day by the talented designers she works next to.
Joscelyne is a lifelong musician too! She can play multiple instruments and enjoys writing her own music. Her personal design style includes natural and classic design elements. She’s drawn to drifted, natural woods and handmade textures. She loves mixing contemporary with traditional components to create a timeless appeal.
“It gives me the gratification that we’re able to be a part of the design process for clients homes. I enjoy helping them personalize their space and ensure the selections help them come home to a relaxed environment.”
Kassandra has been in the design industry for 10 years after graduating from the Interior Design Technology program at NAIT. She started her career as a Cabinet Designer. She wanted to expand her knowledge and became a sales consultant for flooring and tile. She now helps clients put together the final touches for their home as our Retail Designer!
Kassandra has a love for folk music and an addiction to sour gummy candies. She loves a bohemian decor style as it’s inspired by layering bold patterns and rich warm earthy tones from across the world. She says it tells more of a story as it takes elements from different cultures to create a fun eclectic space.
Kassandra Yung
Retail Interior Designer
Kirsten Bonyai
Client Interior Designer
“I love working closely with our clients and helping them make their Pinterest dream home a reality! It warms my heart to know that the houses my clients build truly turn into their own personalized homes.”
Kirsten started her career in 2015 after graduating from the Residential Interior Design program at the University of Alberta. Prior to that she received her diploma from the Interior Decorating program from the QC Design school in Ottawa. More recently she has received her Design Consultant Professional Certification. Working at designQ is her dream job as she loves helping new home buyers with their interior selections.
Outside of design, Kirsten loves exploring the wilderness, camping and boating in the summer with her golden retriever/husky, Oaklee! She is a lover of many design styles but her current favourite is the iconic Studio McGee style! The mix of coastal, traditional and modern touches create a harmonious blend that she finds super cozy! Since beginning her career with designQ she has learned so much about new home construction and the trends that surface each year. She aspires to make her clients experience to the highest of standards to help make their home building process fun and memorable!
“I love being able to assist clients and our design team to ensure our appointments go smoothly. I take the time to go through our process with clients so they can prepare to design their dream home!”
Laurie-Anne started with Qualico in 2013 as an Administrative Assistant for Sterling Homes. After 5 years she showed interest in the Interior Design industry and transferred to designQ. She’s been here ever since, and has loved it! Throughout her years at designQ she has worked with all of the departments and has a greater understanding of how the company and processes work. Her biggest accomplishment is being cross trained to assist and help wherever she is needed!
Laurie-Anne’s life revolves around her Havanese pup named Leon. She is an “all-round nerd” who is obsessed with European and Asian history, marvel comics, period time dramas and KPOP. She enjoys spending her time cooking and trying out new recipes. She has a love for minimalist interiors that create a simple and uncluttered space. She believes less is more!
Laurie-Anne So
Client Care Coordinator
Madison Casson
Senior Showhome Designer
“I oversee all aspects of the showhome process from creating concepts, interior finishes and custom features, furniture and accessories, and the execution of staging the homes. My favourite part is creating the concepts, sourcing finishes that reflect the style and designing custom features.”
Madison graduated from Mount Royal University where she received her Bachelors of Applied Interior Design. She has been in the design industry for 7 years. She started her career working along side an independent Interior Designer who taught her the many aspects of the industry. In this role she worked on the Lottery Homes which gave her the knowledge for her future career at designQ. She began assisting clients with their selections, but soon transferred to the showhome team and in 2021 became our Senior Showhome Designer.
When she isn’t planning beautiful home concepts, she loves to paint landscapes and take her dog for walks in the river valley. Her favourite design style is mixing contemporary and traditional with organic natural elements. She also has a soft spot for vintage antiques and traditional wall moldings, but also appreciates the crisp clean look of contemporary furniture and interior finishes. Lastly, she loves the presence of natural elements within the home, such as plants or natural materials.
What I love most about my job is that it doesn’t feel like a job at all! It’s a creative outlet! I get to have fun and create beautiful homes.
Nicole has been in the new home industry for 15 years after graduating from the Residential Interiors Program at the University of Alberta. She has extensive experience in the field of home staging and everything that goes along with it. Since working at designQ she has been blessed to meet and work along so many talented designers.
Nicole could not function without blue jeans, music and laughter, making this a necessity when setting up her showhomes! Her favourite interior design style is Modern Organic. She mostly loves the warm wood, simple lines and raw textures to it. For her, there’s nothing more important than walking into a warm inviting space that feels like home.
