Amanda S.

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About Amanda S.

Progressive, unconventional, and resourceful. Amanda Swain is a Nicaraguan-American interior and architectural designer who approaches each project through an artful, rebellious lens, crafting immersive, emotionally resonant spaces. By blending deep research, storytelling, and bold conceptual development, she helps brands craft unique spaces that authentically express their values and emotionally connect with their audience. By approaching FF & E and sourcing intentionally - partnering with local independent artisans and makers - she creates designs built to last, that have layers of story telling, and evolve alongside their users instead of following fleeting trends.Bay Area native now based in Los Angeles, Amanda brings over a decade of experience and a distinctive, inventive perspective shaped by her Nicaraguan heritage and training at RISD in sculpture and interior architecture. Her diverse portfolio spans branded workspaces, wine bars, tattoo studios, furniture showrooms, and thoughtfully crafted residences - each designed to reflect her clients’ values with depth and intention. Known for blending creativity with strategy, Amanda leads projects with a clear, compelling vision, guiding clients and teams seamlessly from concept to completion. Her designs not only elevate aesthetics but also enhance functionality, strengthening brand identity, and delivering a lasting impact. Using tools like diagrams, hand sketching, mood boards, and 3D modeling to communicate the design intent clearly helps move projects seamlessly from concept to completion - all while making collaboration engaging and inspiring for her clients and collaborators.Her personal works in furniture and sculpture have contributed to the Bay Area design community, and have been recognized by Sight Unseen, Dezeen, Nuvo Magazine, and Design Milk, Stireworld, KCRW, CA Home and Design, SF Gate among others.