1. Mir van der Linde
Vancouver, BC
604.506.7797
mvdl@shaw.ca
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mirvanderlinde
An Interior Design professional with a comprehensive education that covers all potential scenarios in the field
of commercial and residential interior design. Particularly interested in the efficient design of small spaces,
leading to the practice of architectural detailing and custom millwork, to enhance and add depth and interest.
Design Skills
• Experience in commercial and residential design
• Contemporary, modern, and traditional design
• Innovative conceptual development
• Efficient space planning
• Inspired lighting solutions
• Competent finish and material selection
• Creative furniture design
Computer Skills
• Strong 2D CAD skills
• Inventive 3D CAD and rendering ability
• Proficient millwork drawings
• Capable production of construction drawings & specifications
• Knowledgeable in building code and permit drawing requirements
Interpersonal Skills
• Strong organizational ability
• Focused attention to detail
• Positive team player
• Capable project management
• Skilled communicator
Education
Bachelor of Interior Design (B.ID), CIDA accreditation pending
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Graduated with Distinction
• The third and fourth year of the BCIT B.ID included instruction on cultural exploration and finished with an
amazing field study to Tokyo, Japan, where we were able to observe first-hand how culture informs design
• We received instruction on healthcare with a strong emphasis on universal and ergonomic design
• The program culminated in a Capstone project where these important skills were applied, together with
instruction on sustainable design, which consequently produced a superior design solution
• My Capstone project was a post-secondary school for interior design, the Interior Design Academy (idA), in
which the building itself modeled the sustainable ideology of the curriculum, in its very structure and interiors
2016
2013
1/2
Skills and Qualifications
Diploma in Interior Design (D.ID)
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Graduated with Distinction
• The second year introduced commercial design and the British Columbia Building Code (BCBC)
• There was a focus on office, retail, and restaurant design, digital drawing and advanced lighting courses
• The conceptual design of our work was further developed, proving valuable in the final self-directed project
• My project involved the design of a clinic called the Holistic Accord Wellness Centre, in which the seascape
and calm sentiment of the proposed site was carried throughout the design

2. Mir van der Linde
Vancouver, BC
604.506.7797
mvdl@shaw.ca
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mirvanderlinde
Freelance Design Projects: Commercial and Residential
The freelance design work below involved collaboration with building contractors and trades
• Conceptual 3D drawings for presentations
• Space planning and furniture layout
• Construction drawings
• Finishes, materials and furniture selection
• Colour scheme selection
• Millwork custom design
• Lighting design
• Kitchen and bath design
• Project management
Design Employment History
Other Employment History
In-Print Printing and Photography
Co-Business Owner
Worship Arts Coordinator (Music)
North Shore Alliance Church
Volunteer Capacity
Employment Capacity
Professional Associations
IDIBC
The Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia
Current
2000 - 2008
2011 - Current
2011 - Current
2000
2000 - 2003
2004 - 2008
2/2
Management Certificate in Interior Design
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Graduated with Distinction
• The first year introduced the theory of design, including the elements and principles of design, and the
history of furniture
• The focus was on the construction of residential buildings, and drawing with manual drafting and hand
rendering techniques
• An enjoyable project was a La Jolla Vacation Cottage, where I was able to use my acquired drafting
and rendering skills to represent a visually appealing design solution
2012
2010 - 2016
Associate of Arts Degree
Capilano University
Graduated with Distinction
• The Associate of Arts was pursued with the intention of completing a Bachelor of Art History
• The experience clarified that I was more interested in the interiors in which art was placed, than in the
art itself
• However, the experience of taking two years of university was valuable, and introduced the idea of
critical thinking, which has been of great benefit to me in life and in further studies
IDC
The Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia