principal, Studio OdeABOUT NIKE
Nike Onile, a Canadian of Nigerian descent and founder of Studio Ode, died of breast cancer in the summer of 2023, leaving an indelible mark on the world of art and design.
Nike Onile was a spatial artist/designer + master of holistic design. Believing that good design is created for all the senses, her keen eye + relentless passion to explore the humanity in design earned her a reputation amongst a new generation of placemakers shaping Canadian cities, as hailed by FLARE magazine.
As Principal of Studio Ode, formally 800 SQ FT, her unique approach was underpinned by storytelling + an obsession with honouring the history of the objects she works with. A world-class traveler, Nike is known for bridging design elements with the stories of her clients; capturing simple human essence + evoking the most wondrous of emotions in the spaces she creates. Ensuring that no matter where someone’s house is, they feel “at home,” Nike stops at nothing to get to the root of what brings her clients the strongest sense of belonging.
Frequently featured in magazines, she also shines as a regular on Cityline, Canada’s longest running daytime talk show. With notable brand collaborations, she shares additional expertise on holistic design, small spaces + the art of slow living.