MEET FRANCESCA MAK

Based in Toronto, Mak is currently a third year candidate for an Honours Bachelor of Interior Design at Sheridan College and additionally holds a Bachelor of Arts from Western University. With an intensive background in the visual arts, she has developed a keen eye for art, art history, and design.

With a passion for the Interior Design industry, she has a strong interest in taking ordinary spaces and transforming it into an inviting, beautiful, and functional space, while also incorporating sustainability and wellness into all of her design work through her intuitiveness and innovative problem solving skills. Additionally, she is looking forward to diving deeper in her exploration of creating unique designs that can ultimately help people all around the world.

During her time at Sheridan College, Mak has acquired the skills and knowledge to successfully use professional design softwares, creating detailed technical drawings, and translating her ideas in two-dimensional and three-dimensional visual representations. She is committed to always producing outstanding work that considers inclusivity, while also meeting all industry standards. With a passion for hospitality and corporate design, she is ready to produce functional and beautiful interior design projects for users to enjoy.

AWARDS & SPECIAL RECOGNITION

2024 Beyond the Blueprint: Navigating Interior Design Careers, Speaker Panel Creator, Lead Organizer and Panel Moderator

2024 BID Activation Presenter, The Interior Design Show

2023 Staples Professional Corporate Design Award of Excellence Scholarship, Top Six Finalist

2022 Sheridan Award of Excellence, Rising Star

2011 Student Council President’s Gavel Award & Student Council Award

2011 JAYS Award, Visual Arts