Design

Jocelyne Holland brings nearly two decades of experience to her role as Partner at Holland Licensed Interior Design. With a wealth of knowledge and experience across a range of industries, including wellness, hospitality, medical, residential, and corporate interiors, she is a highly sought-after resource within the industry for her diverse expertise and focus on human-centred design. Jocelyne’s impressive portfolio speaks volumes, showcasing an extensive list of loyal, repeat clients who have entrusted their projects to her unparalleled skills. A native of Alberta, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from Mount Royal University.

The core philosophy guiding Jocelyne Holland and her specialized team is fundamentally rooted in the profound understanding that built environments possess the capacity to radically transform industries. Her commitment goes far beyond mere function and aesthetics; she targets the critical intersection of design and human connection. This award-winning approach promotes well-being, participation, and a crucial sense of belonging within every crafted space.

The firm’s methodology is culture-led, carefully directed toward shaping and evolving an organization’s internal atmosphere in alignment with their values and overarching goals. By putting people first, Holland Licensed Interior Design ensures their services genuinely benefit people and enhance their overall quality of life. The design process is deliberately centered on the individual, considering the wide spectrum of the human experience. This comprehensive consideration includes critical elements like accessibility, diversity, and the unique culture of the organization, ensuring that all individuals feel seen, valued, and empowered within their daily environment.

A truly successful project, in the view of Jocelyne’s firm, is one that places empathy and equity at the forefront of every creative decision. The team aspires to champion talent, eliminate structural barriers, and foster inclusive and profoundly compassionate environments that truly enrich the lives of individuals and the wider communities they serve. Solutions emerge when the team applies empathetic research, active listening, and a deep understanding of human behavior to the unique needs, perspectives, and experiences of the end-users.

This human-centered process ensures that the workplace design solutions empower individuals to make meaningful choices, contributing to a positive change in their professional lives. The firm’s commitment to ongoing education and exploration means they remain at the absolute forefront of industry trends, continually honing their refined craft. Precision, meticulous attention to detail, and a relentless quest for exceptionally higher standards are absolutely integral to Holland Licensed Interior Design’s comprehensive process. They expertly aim to strike a delicate balance between ambitious imagination and practical feasibility, resulting in a stunning final design that is perfectly tailored to an organization’s specific, unique needs. Jocelyne’s leadership, often described as possessing emotional and sensory intelligence, guides the team in their mission to bridge evidence-based design thinking with tangible real-world outcomes.

The firm holds itself fully accountable to their esteemed clients, cherished colleagues, and the greater community, approaching every project and person with unwavering honesty and integrity. This accountability manifests through transparent communication, proactive, clear guidance, and exceptionally efficient project management expertise used to expertly handle complex timelines, navigate strict budgets, and consistently exceed all stated expectations. They are fundamentally committed to always doing what is right, even when the path is challenging.

Designing for people, with people, is the firm’s foundational mantra. From the very initial engagement to the complete final execution, the team prioritizes continuous, open communication and a deep, nuanced understanding of the organization’s requirements. Clients are assured they will feel completely seen, comprehensively heard, and fully represented throughout the entire design journey. The specialized expertise includes targeted Workplace Mapping to maximize office space utilization while strategically aligning the design with the organization’s unique DNA, ultimately creating a dynamic environment that dramatically strengthens the company culture, significantly boosts productivity, and actively sparks vital innovation. Jocelyne’s passion lies in creating comprehensive, whole-life design environments that support well-being, spark authentic connection, and perfectly reflect the core values of the people within them, often incorporating sustainable built environments and neurodiverse-friendly design practices.

The careful selection of eco-conscious interiors is an example of the firm’s dedication to design that is good for both the team and the entire planet.

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