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About Jules Galloway:

Jules Galloway is known as an agitator and a change maker, and she wouldnsa国际传媒檛 have it any other way. As the founder/owner of Evolve Design| Build and co-owner of HUB Office Furniture, Jules ignores the status quo and is fundamentally changing the way the design industry does business. Having started her first business more than 25 years ago, Julessa国际传媒� continued success comes from knowing when to buck the trends and instead dig into the sa国际传媒榳hysa国际传媒� as a way to understand what her clients really want. Especially when they have no idea! Jules has vision and itsa国际传媒檚 not just about the right chairs to go with that flooring. She is passionate about function-first design and purposeful projects. She has a clear idea of what it means to be part of the community and she incorporates this into every aspect of her life. As an instructor at the Centre for Arts and Technology Design School, Jules encourages young designers to understand the fundamentals but to also be confident to take the risks. Her personal passion for child and youth mental health has led to non-profit organizations making up 80% of her design projects. Jules brings her heart into all she does. She is a relationship builder who has a savvy eye, strong business acumen and leads with her heart. She lives in Kelowna, B.C.with her two children, her dog and her fianc茅 sa国际传媒� soon to be husband, Lee!

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