Selena Nawrocki, Ph.D.

Professor of Art | Interior Design

Ph.D.
Mississippi State University
Master of Fine Arts
University of Memphis
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Mississippi University for Women

Dr. Selena Nawrocki is a Professor of Interior Design/Art at Valdosta State University. Dr. Nawrocki received a B.F.A. degree from Mississippi University for Women in Interior Design/Art, an M.F.A. degree in Interior Design from the University of Memphis, and a Ph. D. degree in Technology Education from Mississippi State University. In 2005, she received the 91吃瓜网 university-wide Excellence in Teaching award. She is a professional member the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). She has been accepted to present at IDEC regional and national conferences in Atlanta, New York, and Chicago focusing on collaborative studio, building codes, Biophilia, and the WELL Building Standard. She is certified by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ #020443).

Her artwork has appeared in over 190 state, regional, national, and international art competitions with 38 awards. Selected exhibitions include the 51st International Award Exhibition at the San Diego Art Institute (Best in Show); Dimensions 50th Anniversary Exhibition in Winston-Salem, NC (Best in Show); 17th Annual Rio Brazos Art Exhibition in Granbury, TX (Best in Show); and Digital Magic Juried Art Exhibition in New York. Her artwork is represented by Venvi Gallery in Tallahassee, FL.

Recent Scholarly Works:

Nawrocki, S. C., & Park, K. I. (2025, October). Student Perceptions of utilizing Ai as a Technique for Interior Design Visualization [Paper Presentation]. 2025 Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Virtual Symposium (National).

Park, K. I., & Nawrocki, S. C. (2025, March). Implication of Wellness: Integrating Biophilia through the Curriculum [Paper Presentation]. 2025 Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Annual Conference, Chicago, IL (National).

Park, K. I., & Nawrocki, S. C. (2025, March). Implication of Brand Identity on the Built Environment of a Bakery Café [Poster Presentation]. 2025 Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Annual Conference, Chicago, IL (National).

Nawrocki, S. C., & Park, K. I. (2024, October - November). Exploration of Research Process and Diagramming Methods in a Retail Design Project [Paper Presentation]. 2024 Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Virtual Symposium (National).

Park, K. I., & Nawrocki, S. C. (2024, October - November). Know Better WELL: Accelerating Wellbeing in the Interior Design Studio [Paper Presentation]. 2024 Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Virtual Symposium (National), BEST SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHING AND LEARNING PRESENTATION AWARD

Nawrocki, S. C. (2024, March). Expanding Cultural Awareness in Interior Design Education utilizing the Dubai, UAE Building Codes [Paper presentation]. 2024 Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Annual Conference, New York, New York (National).

Nawrocki, S. C., & Park, K. I. (2023, October). Enhancing Knowledge of Provincial Codes/Regulations within International Design Projects [Paper presentation]. 2023 Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Regional Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Park, K. I., & Nawrocki, S. C. (2023, October). Enhancing Experiential Learning Through Collaborative Studio [Poster session]. 2023 Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Regional Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Nawrocki, S. C. (2021, October). Ft. Stewart Bowling Center Alteration/Restoration: A Collaborative Project with IPG Architects. Poster presented at the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Virtual Fall Symposium (National).

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snawrock@valdosta.edu

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