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I'm Ken Swyt, a Creative Director, Event Producer, and Garden Designer with 25+ years of experience delivering high-profile corporate events, brand experiences, environmental design projects, and residential garden transformations. I specialize in turning big ideas into immersive environments through strategic planning, design excellence, and flawless execution. I'm trusted by Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, and private clients to bring creative ideas to life from concept to on-site delivery, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams, budgets, and timelines with a collaborative, hands-on approach.…I'm Ken Swyt, a Creative Director, Event Producer, and Garden Designer with 25+ years of experience delivering high-profile corporate events, brand experiences, environmental design projects, and residential garden transformations. I specialize in turning big ideas into immersive environments through strategic planning, design excellence, and flawless execution. I'm trusted by Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, and private clients to bring creative ideas to life from concept to on-site delivery, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams, budgets, and timelines with a collaborative, hands-on approach.

Ken Swyt

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I'm Ken Swyt, a Creative Director, Event Producer, and Garden Designer with 25+ years of experience delivering high-profile corporate events, brand experiences, environmental design projects, and residential garden transformations. I specialize in turning big ideas into immersive environments through strategic planning, design excellence, and flawless execution. I'm trusted by Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, and private clients to bring creative ideas to life from concept to on-site delivery, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams, budgets, and timelines with a collaborative, hands-on approach.…I'm Ken Swyt, a Creative Director, Event Producer, and Garden Designer with 25+ years of experience delivering high-profile corporate events, brand experiences, environmental design projects, and residential garden transformations. I specialize in turning big ideas into immersive environments through strategic planning, design excellence, and flawless execution. I'm trusted by Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, and private clients to bring creative ideas to life from concept to on-site delivery, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams, budgets, and timelines with a collaborative, hands-on approach.

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I’m Ken Swyt, a Creative Director, Event Producer, and Garden Designer with 25+ years of experience delivering high-profile corporate events, brand experiences, environmental design projects, and residential garden transformations. I specialize in turning big ideas into immersive environments through strategic planning, design excellence, and flawless execution.
I’m trusted by Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, and private clients to bring creative ideas to life from concept to on-site delivery, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams, budgets, and timelines with a collaborative, hands-on approach.

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Work Experience

Owner at Ken Swyt Design

January 1, 1995 - Present

Lead the creative direction and production of events and branded environments for corporate, nonprofit, and private clients. Translate concepts into floorplans, renderings, and fully realized installations. Oversee budgets, site inspections, logistics, and vendor coordination including furniture, lighting, florals, and custom fabrication. Select clients include Cisco, Samsung, Wells Fargo, UBS, Mastercard, BlackRock, Fidelity, Human Rights Watch, and the International AIDS Conference.

Real Estate Agent

January 1, 2023 - Present

Represent buyers and sellers across the Portland metro area. Guide clients through pricing strategy, negotiations, inspections, and closing. Coordinate with lenders, contractors, and escrow teams to ensure seamless transactions. Leverage design, staging, and space-planning expertise to enhance property value and marketability.

Owner at A Bit of Earth

January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995

Designed and maintained floral and plant installations for luxury hospitality and dining spaces in San Francisco. Produced custom arrangements, event florals, and product launch installations for high-profile venues and film events, including partnerships with Hotel Milano and the San Francisco International Film Festival.

Real Estate Agent at Portland, Oregon

January 1, 2023 - Present

Founder & Creative Director at KEN SWYT DESIGN

January 1, 1995 - Present

Lead the creative development and execution of corporate events, conferences, fundraisers, experiential environments, and residential garden design projects. Manage concept development, space planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, procurement, and on-site implementation. Design outdoor living spaces featuring planting plans, hardscape concepts, containers, lighting, furnishings, and sustainable Pacific Northwest landscapes. Selected clients include Cisco, Samsung, Wells Fargo, BlackRock, Mastercard, Fidelity, UBS, Chevron, Human Rights Watch, and the International AIDS Conference.