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Multidisciplinary design professional with over 20 years’ experience across architecture, interiors, furniture, production design, and creative direction. My practice is shaped by cultural sensitivity, technical rigor, and a strong commitment to design integrity, with projects grounded in site, history, and community. With a theatre background, I bring a collaborative, adaptive approach to problem-solving and multidisciplinary coordination. I also support inclusive, future-oriented design and enjoy connecting visual storytelling with practical delivery across residential, retail, editorial, and theatrical environments.…Multidisciplinary design professional with over 20 years’ experience across architecture, interiors, furniture, production design, and creative direction. My practice is shaped by cultural sensitivity, technical rigor, and a strong commitment to design integrity, with projects grounded in site, history, and community. With a theatre background, I bring a collaborative, adaptive approach to problem-solving and multidisciplinary coordination. I also support inclusive, future-oriented design and enjoy connecting visual storytelling with practical delivery across residential, retail, editorial, and theatrical environments.

Gwyn Guanzon

Architect, Interior Designer, Production Designer, +4

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Multidisciplinary design professional with over 20 years’ experience across architecture, interiors, furniture, production design, and creative direction. My practice is shaped by cultural sensitivity, technical rigor, and a strong commitment to design integrity, with projects grounded in site, history, and community. With a theatre background, I bring a collaborative, adaptive approach to problem-solving and multidisciplinary coordination. I also support inclusive, future-oriented design and enjoy connecting visual storytelling with practical delivery across residential, retail, editorial, and theatrical environments.…Multidisciplinary design professional with over 20 years’ experience across architecture, interiors, furniture, production design, and creative direction. My practice is shaped by cultural sensitivity, technical rigor, and a strong commitment to design integrity, with projects grounded in site, history, and community. With a theatre background, I bring a collaborative, adaptive approach to problem-solving and multidisciplinary coordination. I also support inclusive, future-oriented design and enjoy connecting visual storytelling with practical delivery across residential, retail, editorial, and theatrical environments.

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Multidisciplinary design professional with over 20 years’ experience across architecture, interiors, furniture, production design, and creative direction. My practice is shaped by cultural sensitivity, technical rigor, and a strong commitment to design integrity, with projects grounded in site, history, and community.

With a theatre background, I bring a collaborative, adaptive approach to problem-solving and multidisciplinary coordination. I also support inclusive, future-oriented design and enjoy connecting visual storytelling with practical delivery across residential, retail, editorial, and theatrical environments.

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Work Experience

Colour Consultant (Contract Role) at Wattyl - Hempel Paints (Mitre 10 stores)

November 1, 2024 - Present

Provided tailored advice to customers across multiple Mitre 10 stores in selecting paints for residential and commercial projects, aligning colour palettes with lighting conditions, surface types, and design preferences.

Colour Consultant (Contract Role) at Wattyl - Hempel Paints

November 1, 2024 - Present

Provided tailored advice to customers across multiple Mitre 10 stores, selecting paints for residential and commercial projects. Recommendations aligned with lighting conditions, surface types, and customer design preferences.

Colour Consultant at Wattyl - Hempel Paints

November 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025

Provided tailored painting colour guidance to Mitre 10 stores, aligning palettes with lighting conditions, surface types, and design preferences for residential and commercial projects.

Architectural Technician at Gravity Architecture

September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022

Prepared comprehensive drawing packages for resource and building consent applications, ensuring full compliance with the New Zealand Building Code and relevant standards. Developed detailed construction documentation for Kāinga Ora single-detached and multi-unit housing projects, supporting planning, coordination, and regulatory approval across all stages of the consent process.

Architectural Technician at Gravity Architecture

March 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022

Prepared comprehensive drawing packages for resource and building consent applications, ensuring compliance with the New Zealand Building Code and relevant standards. Developed detailed construction documentation for Kāinga Ora single-detached and multi-unit housing projects, supporting planning, coordination, and regulatory approval across all stages of the consent process.

Interior and Production Designer at Freelance

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Developed interior design concepts for residential and commercial spaces, tailoring spatial solutions to client needs from initial concept through construction and final handover. Led multiple design projects across film, television, and theatre, overseeing creative direction and managing teams of art directors, props specialists, costume designers, and makeup artists to deliver cohesive visual narratives aligned with each production’s vision.

Lecturer, Interior Decoration and Styling at School of Fashion and the Arts (SOFA)

December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Designed and delivered a two-semester syllabus on historical period styles and contemporary design trends for a class of twenty students, integrating theoretical frameworks with practical applications. Lectured on interior styling techniques for both photographic staging and live set environments, emphasizing composition, lighting, and spatial storytelling.

Lecturer (Interior Design and Styling) at School of Fashion and the Arts (SOFA)

January 1, 2013 - Present

Designed and delivered a two-semester syllabus on historical period styles and contemporary design trends for a class of twenty students, combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications. Lectured on interior styling techniques for photographic staging and live set environments, focusing on composition, lighting, and spatial storytelling.

Creative Director at Real Living Magazine, Summit Media

October 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012

As Creative Director from 2009, oversaw the magazine’s visual identity and editorial quality across all stages—from concept development and research to production and print—while mentoring junior staff.

Art Director at Real Living Magazine, Summit Media

June 1, 2009 - June 1, 2009

Established and evolved the visual identity of a leading glossy décor magazine, ensuring visual consistency and editorial quality across all stages—from concept development to final print—while mentoring junior styling staff.

Creative Consultant at Good Housekeeping Magazine, Summit Media

August 31, 2008 - August 31, 2008

Partnered with the Art Director of the Philippine franchise to rebrand the magazine in alignment with the Good Housekeeping US style guide from Hearst Communications, ensuring visual consistency and editorial integrity. Led the creative direction, production, and execution of multiple photo shoots to establish and reinforce the refreshed brand identity across print and promotional materials.

Creative Director at Good Housekeeping Magazine (Summit Media, Philippine franchise)

April 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008

Partnered with the Art Director to rebrand the magazine in alignment with the Good Housekeeping US style guide from Hearst Communications, ensuring visual consistency and editorial integrity. Led creative direction, production, and execution of multiple photo shoots to establish and reinforce the refreshed brand identity across print and promotional materials.

Interior and Production Designer (Freelance)

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2017

Interior and Production Designer (Freelance) at Freelance

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2017

Developed interior design concepts for residential and commercial spaces, tailoring solutions to client needs from initial concept through construction and final handover. Led multiple design projects across film, television, and theatre—overseeing creative direction and managing teams (art directors, props specialists, costume designers, and makeup artists) to deliver cohesive visual narratives aligned to each production’s vision.

Creative Director at Real Living Magazine (Summit Media)

June 1, 2003 - October 31, 2012

Established and evolved the visual identity of a leading glossy décor magazine in the Philippines. As Photo Editor (2003), Style Editor (2005), and then Creative Director (2009), oversaw visual consistency and editorial quality across concept development, research, production, proofing, and final print while mentoring junior stylists in photo shoot execution and set design.

Interior Designer at Budji Layug Design Architects

September 1, 2001 - October 31, 2002

Led the design and management of diverse interior projects, overseeing concept development, execution, and client coordination. Specialized in soft furnishings including fabric selection, wallpapers, and window treatments, and directed staging across all firm-led projects. Curated visual merchandising and window displays for retail environments, enhancing brand identity and spatial storytelling.