Taktik Design

What Taktik Design does

Taktik Design is a Montreal-based multidisciplinary design studio founded in 2005 that operates as a vertically integrated provider of interior design, exterior landscaping, industrial design, graphic design, custom furniture manufacturing, and project management services. The firm operates from a headquarters at 2565 rue de Bellechasse and a fabrication atelier at 5500 Fullum in Montreal, employing approximately 20 multidisciplinary professionals including interior designers, industrial designers, graphic designers, project managers, workshop technicians, and on-site carpenters/installation staff. Its client base is concentrated in educational institutions (Collège de Maisonneuve, Externat Sacré-Cœur, Collège Beaubois, Villa Sainte-Marcelline, Collège Saint-Hilaire, Académie Sainte-Anne, Collège Sainte-Anne) with adjacent work in commercial (Transit, National Film Board of Canada, Dumoulin Bicycles) and senior living (Cloria Beloeil) sectors.

The studio's core offering is a turnkey design-to-installation service supported by an in-house proprietary furniture collection. Notable technical components include the Taktik Clik modular steel structure system (tubes and connectors in steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, or aluminum enabling custom tables, counters, wall shelves, and cabins) and a catalog of 16+ SKUs such as the Picnico (Domestique, Sauvage, Garou), Banc Pigeon, Banc-comptoir Bantam, Ilôt Rabaska, Table Tiktaktoe, Table de ping-pong Météore, Tableau Racine, and Bac (Buisson, Lopin, Récif) lines — all offered with 60+ material and color options and built primarily from Douglas fir and steel. Taktik is also the official Canadian distributor of Umbrosa parasols (Spectra, Versa, Icarus, Infina, Paraflex, Eclipsum, Ingenua lines).

The business operates on a project-based, sales-led GTM with direct client engagement through its website, email ([email protected]), and phone. Revenue is generated through professional design services fees (interior, graphic, industrial, landscape design), custom furniture sales manufactured in-house at the Fullum atelier, and hardware distribution margin on Umbrosa parasols. Pricing is fully quote-based with no public price list. The firm has accumulated industry recognition including 8 Grand Prix du Design awards between 2011 and 2020 and international design press coverage, and serves primarily the Quebec market with project work extending into Ontario. Ownership is private and founder/management-led under President and CEO Nicola Tardif-Bourdages, with no external investors disclosed.

Name

Taktik Design

Legal name

Taktik Design

Website

https://taktikdesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Taktik Design is a Montreal-based multidisciplinary studio founded in 2005, providing interior design, custom furniture fabrication, graphic and industrial design, and project management services primarily to educational institutions, with additional work for commercial and senior living clients in Quebec and Ontario.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interior Design Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141), Industrial Design Services (541420), Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372)

SIC

Household Furniture (2510), Wood Household Furniture, (No Upholstered) (2511)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM), Custom Cabinet Design & Build (HSAPAIAA), Custom Built-Ins (Shelving, Entertainment Centers, Mudrooms) (HSAPAIAH)

Keywords

• Interior design services
• Custom furniture manufacturing
• Commercial space design
• Educational facility design
• Project management design

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Design Services: Comprehensive interior design, exterior landscaping, graphic design, and industrial design services for institutional, commercial, and residential projects. Revenue generated through design fees and project management.
2. Custom Furniture Sales: Design and manufacture of custom furniture including outdoor furniture, interior fixtures, and modular structures. Direct sales of proprietary product line including tables, benches, planters, and structural elements.
3. Furniture Distribution (Umbrosa): Official distributor of Umbrosa parasols in Canada, offering Spectra, Versa, Icarus, Infina, Paraflex, Eclipsum, and Ingenua models with installation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Taktik Design is a multidisciplinary design studio offering integrated interior design, exterior landscaping, graphic design, industrial design, and project management services for educational institutions, commercial businesses, and residential clients in Canada. The firm operates an in-house furniture manufacturing workshop producing a proprietary catalog of custom furniture, including the Taktik Clik modular steel structure system, picnic tables, benches, planters, and outdoor structures, and serves as the official Canadian distributor of Umbrosa parasols.

Product overview

Taktik Design is a multidisciplinary design studio offering integrated services including interior design, outdoor arrangements, project management, graphic design, industrial design, and custom furniture manufacturing. The company operates a comprehensive furniture catalog featuring outdoor tables (Picnico line in Domestique, Sauvage, and Garou variants), benches (Banc Pigeon, Banc-comptoir Bantam), decorative planters (Bac Buisson, Bac Lopin, Bac Récif), ping-pong tables (Météore), outdoor boards (Tableau Racine), counter tables (Ilôt Rabaska), side tables (Tiktaktoe), and the modular Structures Taktik Clik system. As official Umbrosa distributor, they also offer premium parasol products. Their furniture emphasizes local materials, durability, repairability, and customization with over 60 material and color options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Taktik Clik: A modular structural system made from steel tubes and connectors for creating custom tables, structures, counters, and wall shelves. Available in steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, or aluminum with a wide range of color options.

Products and services

• Interior Design Services Creation and arrangement of unique interior environments tailored to client images and needs, combining design principles with space ergonomics for harmonious materials, lighting, biophilia, and creativity, targeted at institutional, commercial, and residential clients.
• Outdoor Arrangements (Aménagements extérieur) Design of dynamic and safe schoolyards, permanent or removable convivial terraces, welcoming gardens, entrances, and parks that emphasize tranquility and visual interest for institutional and commercial clients.
• Project Management End-to-end project management from design conception to realization, including procurement and storage, with durable installations sourced from local specialized suppliers to deliver quality-price ratio.
• Graphic Design Graphic design integrated into space creations including signage, visual wrapping, illustration, graphic interventions, and brand image alignment for institutional and commercial clients.
• Industrial Design Custom signage and valorization of emblematic materials, developing objects that enrich spaces through innovative design and production for institutional and commercial environments.
• Umbrosa Parasols (Official Canadian Distributor) Distribution and installation of Belgian manufacturer Umbrosa parasols including Spectra, Versa, Icarus, Infina, Paraflex, Eclipsum, and Ingenua models, offered as official Canadian distributor with consultation, configuration, and professional installation services.
• Picnico Domestique Picnic Table Picnic table available in lengths from 72 to 168 inches with rounded corners and clear legs for easy access, made from solid Douglas fir wood and steel, designed for outdoor institutional and commercial use.
• Picnico Sauvage Half Picnic Table Half picnic table designed for more intimate settings, lengths from 72 to 168 inches, constructed of solid Douglas fir wood and steel, includes footrest, for institutional and commercial outdoor use.
• Picnico Garou Oversized Picnic Table Giant oversized picnic table with lengths from 120 to 168 inches, solid Douglas fir wood and galvanized steel construction with marine grade HDPE feet, available in a wheelchair-accessible version for institutional outdoor spaces.
• Banc-comptoir Bantam Counter Bench Versatile counter bench with custom lengths from 60 to 144 inches, made of varnished or laminated plywood and steel with leveler feet, available in a wide color palette for institutional and commercial spaces.
• Ilôt Rabaska Outdoor Counter Table Outdoor counter table named after Algonquin bark canoes, available in increments from 72 to 120 inches, featuring a thick stainless steel top with solid Douglas fir legs for institutional and commercial settings.
• Table Tiktaktoe Side Table Small side table with diameter of 24 or 30 inches and height of 36 or 42 inches, wood or stainless steel top with steel base, includes hooks and footrest for commercial and institutional environments.
• Table de ping-pong Météore Outdoor ping-pong table inspired by Montreal's 1970s table tennis heritage, made of stainless steel and marine grade HDPE, with customizable perforations and logo insertion for institutional and recreational spaces.
• Banc Pigeon Public Bench Public bench inspired by urban sociability, custom lengths from 60 to 96 inches, solid Douglas fir wood and stainless steel construction for institutional and public spaces.
• Tableau extérieur Racine Mobile Board Mobile outdoor board with writable and magnetic surface, made of galvanized steel, aluminum, and Douglas fir, with swivel casters and brakes for flexible institutional and educational use.
• Bac Buisson Planting Box Versatile outdoor planting box produced in all dimensions, delineates space and generates intimacy zones, available in potted plant or direct planting versions for institutional and commercial landscapes.
• Bac Lopin Garden Bed Garden bed for growing vegetables, custom length from 36 to 192 inches, made of weathering steel, zinc-plated, or stainless steel with Douglas fir or white cedar for institutional gardens.
• Bac Récif Geometric Planter Reef-inspired geometric planting box with fully custom geometry and dimensions, weathering, stainless, or zinc-plated steel, creating tiered volumes for lush vegetation in commercial and institutional landscapes.
• Structures Taktik Clik Modular System Fully custom modular structure system using tubes and connectors for ultra-solid assembly, available in steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, or aluminum for tables, cabins, counters, and wall shelves.

Quantifiable outcome

• Award-winning projects across multiple years including Grand Prix du Design (2020, 2017, 2016, 2011) and WIN Awards finalist recognition

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UmbrosacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Umbrosa parasols including Spectra, Versa, Icarus, Infina, Paraflex, Eclipsum, and Ingenua models. Partnership based on shared vision for durable, aesthetic products with rigorous attention to detail. Taktik offers complete service including consultation, configuration, and professional installation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Steelcase: Global office furniture manufacturer with deep relationships in education and workplace markets. Represents the scale-incumbent benchmark Taktik competes against in furniture specification for institutional projects.
• Provencher Roy: Montreal-based architecture and interior design firm with institutional, cultural, and commercial interior projects. Comparable Quebec institutional vertical but broader portfolio and larger team.
• Lemay: Large Canadian architecture and design firm with strong Quebec presence across institutional, commercial, and urban design. Overlaps with Taktik in education and commercial interiors but at much larger scale and broader service offering.
• Burovision: Canadian office furniture dealership and workplace services firm offering furniture specification, project management, and installation. Comparable product-and-service model for commercial and institutional customers in Quebec.

Direct peers

• Cardinal Hardy: Montreal architecture and interior design firm with strong commercial and institutional project experience. Comparable Montreal footprint and design-led delivery for similar client profiles.
• Jean de Lessard Designers & Associates: Montreal-based multidisciplinary design firm offering interior design, custom furniture, and architectural installations for institutional and commercial clients. Closely comparable boutique scale, custom-fabrication ethos, and Quebec institutional client base.
• Bisson | Bruneau: Quebec-based architecture and design studio with institutional and commercial projects including schools and public spaces. Comparable boutique scale and Quebec institutional vertical exposure.
• Atelier Barda: Montreal architecture and design studio working on residential, commercial, and small institutional projects with bespoke furniture and built-ins. Comparable in size, integrated design-build model, and Quebec market focus.
• MU Architecture: Montreal-based architecture and design practice with a portfolio spanning commercial, cultural, and residential interiors. Comparable boutique positioning with custom material and product design expertise in Quebec.

Others

• Umbrosa: Belgian premium parasol and outdoor shade manufacturer that Taktik distributes in Canada. Strategic supplier and channel partner rather than competitor, but representative of the premium outdoor furniture category Taktik operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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