We are colleagues, collaborators, & teammates.
We are friends.
We are designers.
We are creative souls who like to have fun.
We are part of the community.
We are responsible stewards of the environment.
We are passionate in our beliefs.
Tracy Dyck
Professional Interior Designer, Principal
B.I.D., PIDIM, NCIDQ
Tracy’s love for analyzing space and ‘figuring out the puzzle’ led her to a career in design. She received her Bachelor’s of Interior Design from Louisiana State University and is NCIDQ certified.
Tracy began S3 Interior Design in 2003 with the goal to grow a company that would make a difference in the industry by focusing on environmental friendliness, smart & functional design as well as giving back to the community.
One of Tracy’s favourite projects was the design of her own straw bale home, where she resides with her husband Kevin, daughters Camille & Peyton and dog, Jezebel.
“I believe in a purpose bigger than myself. I believe in a God that provides us with gifts and opportunities to use them.”
Carrie Robson
Interior Designer
B.Env.D. (Interior Environment), NCIDQ
Carrie’s design career path started in 2001 when she moved to Winnipeg to attend the University of Manitoba. She graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Environment design (B.Env.D) & obtained her NCIDQ certification in 2017.
Carrie joined the S3 team in 2009 with a working knowledge of both residential & commercial design. She currently leads the S3 residential department and her passion for design stems from her belief that interior design is meant to improve your lifestyle, health and well-being.
Outside of work Carrie is involved in the Young Construction Leaders of Manitoba group, and follows Sustainable Building Manitoba for events & learning opportunities. She is also very active in the summer and winter playing sports, traveling or spending time with her family & friends.
“I believe we are the designers of our own happiness.”
Janine Shwaluk
Professional Interior Designer
M.I.D., NCIDQ, LEED AP
Janine is an experienced interior designer, with a diverse portfolio in a wide range of commercial sectors. She brings a vast knowledge of space planning, detailing, and accessible design to the S3 Interior Design team and currently leads S3’s commercial design department.
Janine is a NCIDQ-certified interior designer, a LEED Accredited Professional, and a graduate of the Masters of Interior Design program from the University of Manitoba. She has a passion for designing sustainable interior spaces that are not only functional, but also enhance the health & well-being of both her clients and the local community.
Aside from design, Janine enjoys traveling, reading, baking and making memories with her husband and two kids.
“I believe the most successful interior spaces bring people together.”
Tia Friesen
Designer
B.Env.D. (Interior Environments)
Tia is a recent undergrad of the University of Manitoba’s Environmental Design program, where she graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in spring of 2018.
Tia’s love of people and bettering spaces occupied on a daily basis led her to interior design. Tia believes that having an influence of one’s immediate space, particularly the home, is a great privilege and opportunity. She has a passion to create spaces that encourage and engage community. As a young designer, she deeply enjoys learning from the other women in the office and gleaning from their wealth of knowledge and experience.
Apart from work, Tia loves spending time at her cabin in the Whiteshell, analyzing movies, and planning parties. She has a heart for children and enjoys volunteering at her home church. When asked, Florence is her new favourite city in Europe.
