Kate de Leon

Hi, I’m Kate de Leon — an interior design grad from OCAD University with a love for thoughtful, story-driven spaces. I’m passionate about cultural design, cozy interiors, and blending traditional ideas with a modern touch. I’ve worked on residential, hospitality, and community-based projects, and I also have a stationery and calligraphy business on the side. I'm always curious and always creating.

Kate de Leon is an emerging interior designer and OCAD University graduate. She has hands-on experience working on residential, hospitality, and community-focused projects through internships and academic work. Kate is a current ARIDO Intern and previously worked as an Interior Design Associate at Atena Construction, where she contributed to design development, space planning, and visualization for custom backyard structures and multi-unit projects. She also has freelance experience in graphic design, event styling, and calligraphy, and has led the design of event spaces and signage through her creative business, Cana Calligraphy.

Kate de Leon holds a Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Interior Design from OCAD University. Her academic work focused on spatial planning, cultural storytelling through design, and user-centered environments. She completed a thesis project centered on a Filipino community hub in Toronto, exploring the intersection of tradition, identity, and contemporary architecture.