IDC bestows Sally Mills with Legacy Award

Sally Mills, a principal at Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning, has been honoured with the Legacy Award for Distinguished Service by the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC).

This accolade recognizes her contributions to the interior design profession as well as her commitment to advancing the industry. With more than 30 years of experience in the Vancouver market, Mills has been a pivotal figure in shaping interior design practices across Canada.

Since joining Kasian in September 2016, Mills has led the interior design team in Vancouver, focusing on workplace, multi-family, senior living and commercial sectors. She also emphasizes the importance of designing spaces that support communities. “I’m especially interested in imagining and creating something more for groups of individuals to have better places to thrive,” said Mills. “When I’m working with a client, it’s not my design—it’s their design. My goal is to impart my knowledge and experience to guide my client toward the best possible solution based on their needs.”

Beyond her professional practice, she has been an advocate for the interior design community, serving as president of the Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia (IDIBC) and the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC). Mills was also inducted into the IDC College of Fellows in 2022.

As a graduate of Kwantlen Polytechnic University with an associate degree in Interior Design, Mills has also taught interior design courses at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and has participated on the advisory committee for the BCIT Interior Design Degree Program.