PERSONNEL
Larry Ward

With over thirty years of experience Larry is CEO of WHL Design Group and is responsible for business development, management and the creative direction of WHL’s design studio. Larry contributes extensive knowledge to the production of the firm’s diverse interior projects that are prepared with a commitment to integrity and quality design. He is currently a regular adjunct faculty at UNLV’s Interior Design Program.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and Planning - La Roche College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Architecture Studies - Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design Certificate # 018-ID
Appointed Member of the State Board Enforcement Advisory Committee
National Council for Interior Design Qualification Certificate # 9192
Illinois State Department of Professional Regulation License #161-003046
Florida State Board of Architecture and Interior Design License #ID5158
Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers Certificate #1276
Texas Board of Architectural Examiners Registered Interior Designer #10856
State of Utah Department of Commerce - Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing - Certified Commercial Interior Designer #11651276-0401
International Interior Design Association Past Southwest Regions Vice President of Commercial Forums
PUBLICATIONS, PRESS & MEDIA
"COVID means restaurant designers also have to do things differently", Las Vegas Review Journal, 14 September 2020
“A Look At Building and Design Trends For 2016”, Las Vegas Golf and Leisure Magazine, Winter 2015.
“Recreate the Space” Fox 5 KVVU Las Vegas “More Morning Show” Design Segment, 2012.
“Cognitive Ergonomics in the Workplace”, Nevada Hospitality Magazine, 1997.
“Design Talk”, Impact Magazine, 2007.
With over thirty years of experience Larry is CEO of WHL Design Group and is responsible for business development, management and the creative direction of WHL’s design studio. Larry contributes extensive knowledge to the production of the firm’s diverse interior projects that are prepared with a commitment to integrity and quality design. He is currently a regular adjunct faculty at UNLV’s Interior Design Program.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and Planning - La Roche College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Architecture Studies - Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design Certificate # 018-ID
Appointed Member of the State Board Enforcement Advisory Committee
National Council for Interior Design Qualification Certificate # 9192
Illinois State Department of Professional Regulation License #161-003046
Florida State Board of Architecture and Interior Design License #ID5158
Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers Certificate #1276
Texas Board of Architectural Examiners Registered Interior Designer #10856
State of Utah Department of Commerce - Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing - Certified Commercial Interior Designer #11651276-0401
International Interior Design Association Past Southwest Regions Vice President of Commercial Forums
PUBLICATIONS, PRESS & MEDIA
"COVID means restaurant designers also have to do things differently", Las Vegas Review Journal, 14 September 2020
“A Look At Building and Design Trends For 2016”, Las Vegas Golf and Leisure Magazine, Winter 2015.
“Recreate the Space” Fox 5 KVVU Las Vegas “More Morning Show” Design Segment, 2012.
“Cognitive Ergonomics in the Workplace”, Nevada Hospitality Magazine, 1997.
“Design Talk”, Impact Magazine, 2007.