Nike's family and friends, including her siblings author and musician Doyin Onile and product designer Olu Onile officially launched the NO-AD Foundation on January 18, 2024, at the opening of the Interior Design Show (IDS) Toronto.

Inspired by Nike’s design ethos of joy, wellness and beauty in the home, designers and HGTV personalities Tommy Smythe, Danielle Nicholas Bryk and Samantha Pynn will create a booth for the NO-AD Foundation at IDS Toronto. 

On opening night, a celebration at the booth marked the launch of the NO-AD Foundation, and included a musical performance of African indigenous drumming, dancing and chanting arranged by foundation members Shereen Ashman, Lianne Hannaway and Karlyn Percil.

Throughout the three-day event, members of the design community continued to be present at the booth. Notable attendees included architect Camille Mitchell, Chair of Black Architects and Interior Designers Association; Sebastian Clovis and Ayanna Augustine of HGTV; and Arren Williams of Cityline and Style at Home.  

At the booth, show attendees learned about Nike’s legacy and the NOAD Foundation’s mission, which is to support diverse Canadian artists and creatives as they embark on their careers.

NOAD’s presence at IDS Toronto 2024 exemplifies a collective commitment to celebrating Nike Onile's enduring influence on design while laying the groundwork for a vibrant and inclusive future for emerging talents in the Canadian creative landscape.