Rebecca Swanner

Architect, Designer, Idea generator, Parent

As a Workplace Design Leader at HED—a national powerhouse in integrated architecture and engineering—Rebecca Swanner plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of workplace design. With a career devoted to crafting dynamic environments for some of the world’s most influential brands, her portfolio reflects a deep bench of industry giants and household names. A visionary with an intuitive grasp of how to translate brand identity into physical space, Rebecca delivers environments that authentically embody her clients’ values and culture. Her strength lies not only in design, but also in her ability to foster trusted, lasting relationships—ensuring that each engagement is as enriching as the spaces she creates. A passionate advocate for human-centered design, Rebecca is a frequent guest on workplace and strategy podcasts, where she champions approaches that prioritize well-being, balance, and employee engagement in the built environment. Most recently, Rebecca has created an actionable research-backed framework for designing office space for the AI-enabled workforce.

Atlas Shrugged (Ayn Rand), Mary Oliver, my children, living and leading with authenticity

Most organizations are making workplace decisions for a future that no longer exists. There is a better way!