Canna is also the founder of the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), Ahmedabad chapter and also served as the chairperson for same.

[1] HCPID has successfully completed projects in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Indore & Gujarat.

[12] Patel's projects reflect a fine sensitivity to the Indian climate and social norms.

[12] In February 2015, she was appointed as a member of Academic Advisory Board for the School of Environment Design and Architecture at the Navrachana University.

[14] Canna is married to an academic Mukesh Patel who also runs an art management company.