Strong design lives at the intersection of intellect and imagination. As an emerging designer, I aim to create inclusive, accessible environments that merge storytelling and design to foster meaningful, emotional connections. I approach each project with curiosity and discipline, pushing creative ideas while maintaining a meticulous eye to detail. I seek a commitment to excellence in my work and environments that value artistry and intentionality.
My path to interior design has been unconventional and deeply formative. After high school, I moved to Atlanta to work in the film industry within the art department, where I experienced firsthand how environments shape narrative, emotion, and perception. The work demanded adaptability and resilience, so whether I was wrangling noisy donkeys, relabeling over 500 custom food cans, or quietly smashing rocks in my apartment at 4 a.m. to create the perfect prop, I was constantly learning and growing.
Through this experience, I realized that what captivated me most was not just storytelling, but the environments that make stories believable. That realization led me back to my first passion of interior design, where I now view space as a powerful narrative tool for shaping behavior and experiences. I am especially drawn to hospitality, restaurant design, themed environments, and brand-driven spaces because they allow for immersive, experience-driven design that balances function with identity.
I bring a combination of creativity, discipline, and lived experience to my work, and I am motivated by the opportunity to contribute meaningfully while continuing to improve as a designer. More than anything, I am someone who thinks critically, and believes every space tells a story worth shaping.
WYNNE SWICK
CREATIVITY IS INTELLIGENCE HAVING FUN! Albert Einstein
wswick@purdue.edu
765.479.1844
EDUCATION
B.F.A. INTERIOR DESIGN | PURDUE UNIVERSITY
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN | AUG 2022 – MAY 2026
Minor | Design and Construction Integration
• CIDA Accredited Program
• Dean’s List and Semester Honors Spring 2023 – Fall 2025
FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA CERTIFICATE |
CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY
ATLANTA, GEORGIA | JAN 2020 – OCT 2021
• Film program made up of 3 sections: pre-production, production, post-production.
• Worked closely with a team to create 3 short films over the course of the program.
Specialized in set design, graphic props, and costumes, but have experience in marketing, budgeting, scheduling, administration, scene lighting, direction of photography, and video editing.
FILM EXPERIENCE
“LOST CAUSE” 2023
PRODUCTION DESIGNER | ART DIRECTOR | SET DECORATOR | PROP MASTER | SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTIST | COSTUMER
“LANDSCAPE WITH INVISIBLE HAND” 2023
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
“THE LADY MAKERS” 2022
SET DECORATOR ASSISTANT | PROP MASTER ASSISTANT
“THE SERVICE” 2022
SET DECORATOR
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
CORGAN
INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN | CHICAGO, IL | MAY 2025 – AUG 2025
Part of the Workplace Interiors team producing extensive work on construction documents and presentations.
• Attended company-wide design meetings, communicated with vendors scheduling material presentations, attended Lunch & Learns, and greeted visitors.
Maintained material library and selected materials and finishes for projects.
LAFAYETTE CUSTOM INTERIORS
INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN | WEST LAFAYETTE, IN | MAY 2024 – MAY 2025
Worked closely with other residential designers to create floor plans, elevations, and furniture layouts for custom built homes and renovations.
• Sourced materials and furniture from a variety of vendors.
• Created quality presentations of construction documents and design proposals for client and contractor meetings.
• Attended installations of furniture and fixtures.
WORK EXPERIENCE
GATHERING ACRES EVENT CENTER
EVENT DECORATOR | SHIFT LEAD | LAFAYETTE, IN | SEP 2022 – MAY 2025
• Organized event transitions from tear down to setup while constructing themed decor and centerpieces to fulfill each event’s creative vision.
FEDEX FREIGHT
DOCK WORKER | LAFAYETTE, IN | JUNE 2022 – SEP 2024
Worked with a team to unload and re-load semi-trucks each weekday morning from 4:30-9 am,w following a delivery plan for the day.
• Operated a forklift to conduct the work as well as physically lifting and re-couping fallen over or torn freight.
MUSS AND TURNER’S
SERVER | ATLANTA, GA | SEP 2019 – APRIL 2022
• Employee of the Year 2021
Lead caterer, prepped all parties and events, packing every food and serving item needed, as well as made labels for all items.
Catered events to high customer satisfaction, providing professional and detailed care.
AWARDS
Outstanding Senior in Interior Design
• Selected by Interior Design faculty
Outstanding Sophomore Award
Nominated by Interior Design faculty and selected by the Board of Art and Design
IIDA SHIFT Scholarship
Selected to represent Indiana at the SHIFT Conference 2025
NEXT Steelcase Competition – Top 26
Top 26 (1.7%) of 1,700 projects
ASID Student Competition 2025
• 3rd place winner
Patricia Recker Hartzell Undergraduate Scholarship Award
Selected by Interior Design faculty
INVOLVEMENT
National Association of Home Builders
• Las Vegas Custom Home Competition Team 2025 Design Department
Interior Design Club
• ASID & IIDA Purdue Chapter
Senior Mentor
IIDA Student Member
• IIDA Design Charette 2025 participant
SKILLS
Revit / Enscape
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Adobe Photoshop / Lightroom
Adobe Illustrator / Premiere Pro
Space planning
Project organization
Creative collaboration
Strong verbal / writing skills
Graphic design
ATTRIBUTES
Time management
Detailed / precise
Strong leader
Team player
Self-motivated
Strives for excellence
WYNNE SWICK DESIGN
NEXT LAW FIRM
Fall 2025
Los Angeles, California
Project Type - Commercial
Users - Employees and Visitors
Founded 70 years ago in New York City, NEXT is a law firm grounded in tradition while continually responding to change. As the ways in which people work continue to shift, the firm has evolved to meet changing client and workforce needs without losing sight of its legacy. The opening of NEXT’s 17th office in Los Angeles represents a deliberate response to this moment, addressing the tension between emerging flexible work modes and traditional office structures through a human-centered workplace that supports multiple work styles, well-being, and inclusivity, while still respecting established practices and professional heritage. Below is a depiction of such tensions:
COMMON GROUND
THE SPACE BETWEEN
NEXT Law Firm seeks to bridge the gap of prestige and legacy. The space between these tensions is not empty, it is a zone where values can coexist and evolve.
ON THE SAME LEVEL
In law, common ground signifies mutual understanding, shared purposes, and the ability to “meet others where they are,” between clients, and colleagues.
BALANCING FORCES
NEXT’s design doesn’t draw a line between the traditional and new, it overlaps them, joining professionalism and modern values, finding true Common Ground.
PRESTIGE
PROJECT GOALS
ROW DTLA - LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Sun diagrams // Building map
JUNE 21ST, 12 PM
DECEMBER 21ST, 12 PM
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
EMPLOYEES AND GUESTS
EMPLOYEE FOCUSED
EXTERIOR OFFICES
“COMMON GROUND” AREAS, CONVERGENCE OF PATHS, FOR EVERYONE TO USE EQUALLY
ROOM LEGEND
1. RECEPTION
2. MEDIUM CONFERENCE ROOM
3. FOCUS ROOM
4. RESOURCE ROOM
5. LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM
6. LACTATION ROOM
7. VIRTUAL HEARING ROOM
8. SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM
9. CASE ROOM
10. HUDDLE ROOM
11. COMMON LOUNGE - WILDCARD
12. MANAGING PARTNER OFFICE
13. WELLNESS LOUNGE - WILDCARD
14. WORK CAFE
15. TOWN HALL
16. WORKSTATION AREA 1
LOCATION
Each department consists of its offices, whether exterior or interior, with close adjacencies to its corresponding support workstations. Associate and Partner offices are located along the exterior walls to take full advantage of the natural light.
LEGEND
TOWN HALL
RECEPTION This welcoming entry immerses clients, guests, and employees in the firm’s culture, balancing professionalism and innovation. The reception seating area creates a comfortable first impression, while a digital display showcases firm messaging and media.
An open ceiling, grounded by suspended metal arrows, references the building’s industrial character and complements the warm, colorful finishes that express the firm’s values.
WORK CAFE Provides a variety of seating height options. The hallway to the right functions as a service corridor with access to restrooms, pantry, Town Hall, and table storage.
LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM
This space serves as a prestige-driven setting for collaboration, client meetings, and formal presentations. Integrated screens support hybrid meetings, while adjustable direct and indirect lighting enhance comfort and functionality. Built-in cabinetry and a mini-fridge elevate the user experience.
Additional bench groups and varied
bench seating accommodates larger varied work styles.
SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM This conference room is acoustically sound and has a home-like design, making it ideal for confidential conversations. It supports both in-person and hybrid collaboration for focused work.
TRADITIONAL COLORS IN LAW
BURGUNDY - CONFIDENCE, ACTION, URGENCY
NEXT’S NEW VALUES IN COLOR
PURPLE - INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, CREATIVITY
BLACK - POWER, ELEGANCE, SOPHISTICATION
CORAL - POSITIVITY, INDIVIDUALITY
BLUE - TRUST, LOYALTY, RESPONSIBILITY
BEIGE - COMFORT, TRANQUILITY
GOLD - PRESTIGE AND SUCCESS
GREEN - GROWTH, ACCEPTANCE
TOWN HALL This multipurpose space supports lectures, training, and social gatherings. Frosted glass partitions bring in natural light while maintaining privacy and acoustic control.
LECTURE This lecture flexible reconfiguration. presentation areas, acoustic privacy when
TOWN HALL LAYOUTS
LAYOUTS
lecture layout supports intimate sessions with reconfiguration. A folding wall separates the food service and maintaining access when open and providing when closed.
EVENT This cocktail event layout supports evening gatherings and celebrations. Stored furniture clears the space, while a folding wall opens to connect the Café and Town Hall, creating an open, social environment with full movement and interaction.
WORKSTATIONS Workstations accommodate varied functional needs. Each station includes secure storage, personalization space, task lighting, and transaction tops.
Glass partitions maintain separation while allowing natural light in, and acoustic baffles with integrated lighting and carpet provide grounding and sound control.
SEATING AREA Adjacent to the workstations, two separate seating areas with integrated power offer choice in work style.
WORKSTATIONS
WORK CAFE
LEGAL ASSISTANT Task-intensive, detailoriented work with quick interactions.
PARALEGAL Task-intensive, detail-oriented work with quick interactions.
INTERN Focus legal work, virtual collaboration, adjacency to senior staff.
TOWN HALL
COMMON LOUNGE
Two main circulation paths converge at this corner, where ceiling planes from adjacent lines of offices intersect, symbolizing the meeting of different paths and lifestyles in the office. The intersection is highlighted rather than simply joined, opening up the ceiling to represent transparency and connection, not just horizontally but vertically, where structure and community meet.
MANAGING PARTNER OFFICE
An executive-level defined by a refined, spacious layout, with work zone at one end and a lounge with a at the other for hosting clients and team members.
executive-level office a dedicated media screen members.
Operable curtains provide privacy and support focused work, while pendant, cove, and sconce lighting offer layered control.
OFFICE CONFIGURATIONS
Offering choice in the workplace supports individual and neurodiverse needs, strengthening well-being and helping attract and retain talent.
THE
THE MERGER A balance of open/closed work time.
Open facing, welcoming.
THE FOCUS ZONE Privacy, shielded from outside distractions.
CONNECTOR
SOUTH WALL SECTION
Focus on well-being and engagement
Promote cross-functional collaboration
Support hybrid collaboration
Reflect emerging values
VIRTUAL HEARING ROOM
MEDIUM CONFERENCE ROOM LACTATION ROOM
Central Hub
LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM
RECEPTION
NEXT LAW FIRM From reception to lounge, the design supports collaboration, flexibility, and well-being. It transforms the firm from a rigid hierarchy to a community of shared purpose, honoring the past and embracing the future built on common ground.
ROOTED IN LAW, DRIVEN BY LEGACY.
MEDIUM CONFERENCE ROOM
INTERLACE DAILY CENTER
Spring 2025 Wanamaker, Indiana
Project Type - Commercial Users - Employees and Guests
Located outside of Indianapolis, Indiana, a re-imagined building turned into a day center will serve individuals in the local community.
Individuals experiencing homelessness and families in transition can use the day center to access resources that support their health, well-being, and overall quality of life, with privacy and safety serving as primary design considerations.
TRAUMA INFORMED DESIGN
CONNECTION Humans naturally want to feel connection, so that is crucial in spaces such as a shelter.
COMFORT Comfort in a space requires features that allow someone to regulate their physical, psychological, and social self.
CHOICE Choice in a space allows for people to feel charge of their own lives.
CONNECTION
A WOVEN COMMUNITY
Woven art, such as baskets and textiles, carries deep cultural and historical meaning across many traditions. Artists weave stories and emotions into their work, a practice seen in Indiana for hundreds of years.
Weaving also symbolizes unity and connection, making it a powerful metaphor for a community shelter. Though each person brings their own story and struggles, a woven community is stronger than any individual alone.
PROJECT GOALS
Support staff and clients alike through carefully considered design choices to promote physical and mental well-being.
Create autonomy and privacy while maintaining a safe environment for staff and clients.
Recognize clients right to choice, connection, and comfort.
Consider clients needs coming from all backgrounds, past trauma experiences, cultures, capabilities, and age range to accommodate all.
BRANDING
PARTI DIAGRAMS AND CIRCULATION SHAPES, FORMS, AND VOLUMES
FLEX SPACE The interlocking suspended PET system provides acoustical control while creating a more intimate atmosphere within the large Flex Space. Art displayed behind protective glass along the back wall and in the Dining Room showcases local artists, fostering community engagement. Designated large storage allows for flexibility within setups for different event needs.
SUSPENDED PANELS
ACOUSTICAL
Felt (PET) + Metal
HANGING MESH FRAMES
CUSTOM
Mesh Pattern Metal + Brass
CEILING MOUNTED PANELS
ARMSTRONG
Shift - Almond, Mayer Fabrics
LOUNGE // SNACK BAR The coffee connection. The acoustical ceiling lines and metal mesh reference as perspectives shift, it becomes
coffee and lounge areas support individual use while maintaining a sense of ceiling extends into the bookshelves to create visual continuity, while intersecting reference a woven pattern. From a frontal view, the design reads as structured and linear; becomes more organic and imperfect, echoing the nature of weaving.
DINING // LAUNDRY The dining room offers flexible seating for individuals and groups, using durable, easy-to-clean materials suited for high-traffic use. The laundry room includes seating, a folding table, a community board, and ample storage.
AGING IN PLACE
Fall 2024
Nashville, Tennessee
Project Type - Residential
Users - Owners and Guests
Nate and Claire Johnson have been residents of Nashville, Tennessee for 30 years. Their children and grandchildren live there as well and they love the community they have been a part of for decades. As they are retiring and aging, they have decided to stay in Nashville, but their current house isn’t functional for their lifestyle and they want to prepare for the future.
The task was to renovate the house to a more open space they can enjoy their grandchildren in, while also designing with “aging in place” principles in mind so they can stay in it the rest of their lives. They want at least 3 bedrooms with an office, formal dining room, and sunroom while keeping it adaptable for future needs. The current laundry in the basement and the detached garage are problems that need addressed now rather than in the future.
AGING IN PLACE FEATURES
MOBILITY Design decisions prioritize ease of movement and physical accessibility throughout the home.
PREVENTION Proactive design measures reduce the risk of injury while allowing the home to adapt seamlessly.
INDEPENDENCE Everyday interactions are simplified to support autonomy and reduce physical strain.
CONNECTION OF HOME
The Musica Statue in Nashville’s Music Row celebrates music, art, and creativity while honoring the city’s past, present, and future, mirroring the Johnsons’ decision to continue their retirement in their family home. Its bronze and limestone inspire a warm, earthy palette, while the fluid human forms influence organic shapes and smooth circulation. The statue’s message of unity is reflected through open, welcoming gathering spaces.
PROJECT GOALS
Create transitional spaces that can adapt throughout the clients’ lifetime.
Create a space that is safe, comfortable, and functional for people of all generations and capabilities.
Incorporate elements of biophilia for a connection to the outdoors.
Design spaces that are luxurious and visually stimulating.
MATERIAL PALETTE
PARTI DIAGRAMS AND CIRCULATION
DINING ROOM
TRANSITION A custom partition allows for a sense of separation between the living room and the kitchen but still allows for light transfer and maneuvering clearance. The connected lines and curves promote unity and movement within the space.
BATHROOM Removable cabinets and a universal-use vanity support future accessibility. Task and motion-sensor lighting improve safety. Non-slip heated floors, a 34” countertop, and a roll-in shower with handheld, anti-scald features enhance comfort and usability.
KITCHEN The cabinets features handle pulls to prevent snagging, with base cabinets beneath the range and sink designed for future removal. Hidden lighting in the vent hood and under the island improves visibility, and the island height accommodates counter-height chairs instead of bar stools for more inclusive use.
Wynne Swick Design is an interior design firm located in Austin, Texas. The studio is comprised of six employees and provides design services across the country. Because the firm prioritizes functionality in its design work for their clients, this principle is also reflected in the design of the studio itself.
While workplace design has shifted away from closed off cubicles toward open office concepts, research has shown that open offices can limit privacy and personalization, making uncomfortable working atmospheres. Wynne Swick Design address these issues by maintaining an open-concept layout while offering a variety of indoor and outdoor work areas, allowing employees to have choice in their environments.
The building is designed to be adaptable as the business grows. Several spaces can be reconfigured to meet evolving needs, including a gala room that can host events or be converted into additional designer workspace in the future.
A TEXAS GEM
Texas spreads across a variety of landscapes, from forests, to beaches, to deserts resulting in a rich and diverse environment that produces many types of gems and minerals. Inspiration was taken from their array of geometric lines and shapes, while organic shapes were made to represent the natural Texas landscape they come from.
Deep, earthy, jewel tones were chosen for the space while still keeping the design light and bright with the use of large windows and natural materials. Art Deco can be broken down into the bold shapes and forms seen in jewelry, which inspired the motifs and patterns used throughout the design.
PROJECT GOALS
Design solutions that lend to a functional, adaptable environment.
Create a space that promotes collaboration while maintaining privacy.
Design a space that incorporates biophilia through large windows, access to outdoor workspaces, and the use of natural materials.
BRAND IDENTITY
LOGO DEVELOPMENT
WYNNESWICKDESIGN
COLOR PALETTE
EXTERIOR DESIGN
MODERN ELEGANCE
The exterior design of the building was inspired by luxury jewelry stores. Molding details on the walls and roof overhang depict a classic style while the large windows give it a modern edge. A garden with a fountain provides an outdoor space to work or relax while referencing the role of water in gemstone formation.
PHYSICAL MODEL
OUTDOOR CAFE
FLOOR PLANS
DESIGNERS’ LOUNGE // STUDIO The designers’ studio gives each employee a personal workstation with shelving for storage and personalization, while the lounge supports informal collaboration. An adjacent resource room provides easy access to materials.
OTHER WORK
Fall 2022 - Spring 2026
Purdue University
Project Type - Varies
Throughout my time at Purdue, I have been exposed to many new software, techniques, and projects. From further developing my hand-making skills with wood-working, sculpture making, and drawing, to developing my digital skills through the use of Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, I have grown immensely as an artist and designer.
As well as digital drawings and presentations, I have developed proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Enscape completing many projects utilizing these softwares.
HAND-DRAFTING
WEARABLE SCULPTURE
GRAPHIC WORK
SUPERGRAPHICS
HISTORY The graphic depicts the evolution of the Boilermaker Special, Purdue’s mascot.
INSPIRE The graphic depicts accomplished alumni from various departments throughout Purdue’s history.
ABSTRACT The graphic provides movement through the space with subtle arrows leading an individual along
PROGRAM DOCUMENTS For a project for FaithWorks Community Center, graphics were developed for an extensive program document detailing the demographics, economics, and history of Gary, Indiana.
Conflicting land use patterns have resulted in unused land. Neighborhoods are right next to industrial plants (unwanted noise and pollution) and those plants have destroyed natural habitats. But these vacant lands provide future opportunities for parks and environmental recovery.
Since the population has declined, many school are not open for business and now stand in disrepair.
Many children charter to schools outside of Gary, which further hurts Gary’s economy.
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The median income is very low compared to the median household income of the United States as a whole, which according to U.S. Census Bureau was $74,580 in 2022. This makes generational wealth nonexistent and the cycle of poverty continues with children having to take out loans to be able to go to college.
There are many health risks that affect the residents of Gary, and with 26% of adults uninsured, many go without healthcare. Since Gary is a food desert and access to fresh food is difficult, residents lack a good diet and with destroyed parks and abandoned community centers, there is low physical activity making heart disease a main cause of death in adults. 10 9
WHY GARY?
Gary was a once prosperous and booming city full of music, creativity, life, and innovation. It can be again. It’s natural resources and environment can be revitalized, and the abundance of abandoned land provides ample opportunities for regrowth and a once again thriving community.
WHO IS THIS PROJECT FOR?
This community center will benefit every resident in Gary as FaithWorks Networks looks to foster collaboration, health and well-being, safety, network opportunities, and a sense of community
The majority of Gary’s residents come from low-income families with little job opportunities, and are surrounded by blight and environmental health risk factors. Minorities make up the majority of the city’s demographics with many families having migrated to Gary in the early 1900s when it became an industrial town. Through systemic racism and thus less opportunities, the cycle of poverty continues to this day.
This project seeks to promote a safe community space that values equality and will provide new support systems and professional help to ensure the people of Gary will be able to thrive in the place they call home.
WHAT WILL IT IMPACT?
This community center has many opportunities to affect change in Gary. By starting at the individual level and helping one person, that person may go on themselves to help other people and from there the community can grow and improve together. A prosperous city has many moving parts and systems and if one system can improve than that could provide benefits to others, and the chain of events will keep moving for the betterment of Gary and its residents.
This space will also provide jobs for citizens as well as show others that Gary is worth investing in. Gary needs people with the right intentions to help it reach its full potential and that is what FaithWorks is going to accomplish.
NAHB
The National Association of Home Builders is a network of craftsmen and innovators dedicated to building communities. Purdue’s chapter is the largest student sector and competes in the Builder’s Show yearly presenting a house design along with the market analysis, sustainability work, scheduling, estimating, marketing, and financial analysis.
Working with a team of construction management students, we designed the floor plans for a custom built home in Greeley, Colorado. As well as conducting research and pre-design with the team, I solely designed and completed the interior and exterior renderings for our selected lot, the Poudre Estate.
