Shelley Pecha

Shelley Pecha is a Professor and serves as Department Chair of the Design Department and Program Director for the B.F.A. Interior Design program at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She holds an M.F.A. in Interdisciplinary Design from The University of Texas at Austin and a B.F.A. in Interior Design from UW-Stout. Her professional experience includes roles as an interior designer in Minneapolis and Austin, focusing on retail, hospitality, and large-scale workplace projects, as well as construction management. She is a maximalist designer passionate about color and concept creation.

• Education:
• M.F.A. Design, University of Texas at Austin
• B.F.A. Interior Design, University of Wisconsin-Stout

Her research and practice emphasize collaborative projects, including conference presentations and book collaborations. She is committed to strengthening the university’s design programs through academic leadership and industry connections. Her expertise spans both theoretical and applied aspects of design, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches.