About

A leading interior design partner of civic hubs.

Studio MI designs efficient environments that feel unmistakably like the organizations behind them, and effortless for the people who use them.

Thoughtfully guiding clients to make complex environments work beautifully.

We ask better questions to translate unique needs and complex technical constraints into clear decisions, guiding clients with calm.

Creating frictionless, on-brand spaces for civic hubs*.

We help organizations create spaces that easy navigate, and pleasing to be in.

*What is a civic hub? It’s the studio’s way of talking about it’s niche specialty: spaces for groups of people to work, rest, and move through.

Services

Workplace Trend Analysis

Test Fit Space Plans

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Preliminary Timelines

Concept Development + Design Direction

Space Planning + Renovation Design

Custom millwork design

Sourcing and specification for all design elements

Detailed Design Drawings for Permit, Tender and Construction

Furniture Standards and Procurement Administration

Project Schedule Development

Project Management

Construction Contract Administration

Sub-consultant Coordination

Close out Documentation

Signage, Artwork, Accessories

3D Rendering

Branding + Graphics Design

Accessibility Design

Sustainability / Wellness Design Consulting

Acoustic Design

Audio Visual Design

Process

    • Identify Objectives

    • Information Collection

    • Site Analysis

    • Preliminary planning

    • Space Planning

    • Concept Proposal

    • Furniture Sourcing

    • Material and Fixture selection

    • Preparation of Working Drawings

    • Liaise with Sub-consultants

    • Prepare Furniture Specifications

    • Permit Application Process

    • Tender and Bid Process

    • Contractor Recommendation

    • Contract Administration /Project Coordination

    • Project Close-out

Lisa Di Carlo, Principal

Lisa Di Carlo is the Principal of Studio MI Design, a Toronto-based commercial interior design and consulting studio focused on environments that balance form, function, and strategic vision—delivering spaces that elevate brand presence, support productivity, and run efficiently.

Diploma, Interior Design - International Academy of Design & Technology

Bachelor of Arts - University of British Columbia

ARIDO, Member

LEED AP, Interior Design & Construction

BCIN, Large Building – Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

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