We design commercial spaces and brands that shape the moment.

For Beauty

CONCEPT
art direction
logo
visual identity
brand collateral
website
social media

Sky-high dining destination

CONCEPT
ART DIRECTION
SPACE VISUALIZATION
LIGHTING DESIGN
FURNITURE DESIGN
MATERIALS & FINISHES

Branding and interior design that shape how people experience and remember your brand. We work across boutique hospitality, F&B, retail, and wellness.

Tardigrada is a branding and interior design studio founded in 2021 by Maria, Brand Director, and Shan, Interior Design Director. We guide brands and interiors for commercial projects from early ideas through fully realized branded spaces, so everything stays aligned within a single, collaborative team.

We work with a network of specialists, bringing diverse cultural perspectives, curiosity, and artistic rigor to every project.

Partners to
Change makers

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"Beyond the beautiful deliverables, Tardigrada’s thoughtfulness, adaptability, and steady guidance made every stage of the process feel supported. Their ability to distill complex ideas into intuitive solutions strengthened our work not only visually, but strategically."

Ian Rolston
CEO, Decanthropy

"Our peer reviews for our brand have been met with great appreciation and success. Overall we were very inspired and excited the artful approach they took to creating our brand and we feel it is truly world class."

Kelly Deck
Founder and Owner, Kelly Deck Design

"Tardigrada has a rare combination of design savvy, haptic intelligence and global influences. Their work is outstanding, their ability to work to tight timelines impressive, and their commitment to conceptual design is rare. They are a new gem in Vancouver's design landscape."

Sirish Rao
Co-CEO, Vancouver Art Gallery

"Just had a spectacular experience with Tardigrada Design Studio... if you're looking for someone, hands down this team just delivered brilliance. This was delivered on a crazy deadline with amazing quality. Couldn’t be more impressed."

Sandra Garossino
Journalist, Canada's National Observer

“Superb Graphic Design and Web Creation service! We love our new brand identity. It was a pleasure working with Shan, Maria and team.”

Michael Mortensen
Director / Founder, Liveable City Planning Ltd.

"I've worked with Maria and Shan for several years on public health campaigns and their work is top notch. Tardigrada Design Studio has raised the quality and level of engagement.
Overall the project has been very successful; they’re the first people we call when we outsource work."

Patrick Higgins
Communicators officer, Doctors of BC

“Innovative and envelope-pushing designs make this a studio worth watching.”

Derek Gaw
CEO, MakerLabs
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Ready to explore what your business could be?

Ready to explore what your business could be?

All Things
Design

Design thinking, exploration, and inspiration from our studio.
June 5, 2025

Per Aspera Ad Astra

Maria Sinisterra RGD, Tardigrada Design Studio for RGD.
April 19, 2025

City Design Tour: Vancouver

Maria Sinisterra RGD, Tardigrada Design Studio for RGD.