Nyla Free
Owner | Principal designer
Nyla Free is the Principal Designer and CCO (Chief Creative Officer) of Nyla Free Designs Inc., a company proudly built on relationships with both clients and suppliers, cultivated over the last 25 + years. A graduate of the Mount Royal College Interior Design program, Nyla brings extensive knowledge, experience and integrity to each project. Her design approach is always one with a high level of respect for clients’ needs and budget. With travel an immense source of inspiration, Nyla’s bags are always packed and ready for any adventure.
Jackie Wensley
Intermediate Designer
Jackie Wensley began her career at Nyla Free Designs Inc. as an intern during her studies in MRU’s Bachelor of Applied Interior Design, and joined our team full time, immediately after graduating. As an intermediate designer, Jackie works alongside our clients on new home builds and large renovations. With a high attention to detail and client collaboration, she brings a forward aesthetic and careful considerations to each project. Jackie has a love of colour and pattern, is French speaking, outdoor loving, and our resident cheese aficionado.
Ana Pena
office manager | client care director
Ana Pena brings over 20 years of executive administration to her role of office manager at Nyla Free Designs Inc. Client care is her top priority in the areas of communication, organization and facilitating a smooth project from start to finish. Her thoughtful approach to project management is what makes Ana an integral part of the design process. Ana has a newfound love of interiors, is Spanish speaking, a native Chilean, soccer lover and cheerleader for their two daughters who are on the field.
Brianna Powell
SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING coordinator
A graduate of Mount Royal University with a Bachelor of Applied Interior Design, Brianna Powell brings a youthful energy to our team. Brianna is inspired by the relationship between shape and form within interiors and has a keen eye for detail. She has a love for the outdoors, a green thumb and is our resident taco connoisseur. Brianna and her husband have recently purchased their first home and since welcomed a Golden Retriever puppy named Indie into their lives.
Jessie Wunsch
design assistant
As a recent graduate of Bow Valley College, Jessie brings an enthusiasm for design, and eagerness to be a part of the inner workings of an interior design studio. As a design assistant, Jessie will be working directly alongside, Nyla, Jackie and Alex, on all of our fabulous projects. This is a second career for Jessie, who previously fulfilled her creativity in the world of floral design. We're thrilled to welcome her to our team!
Alex Bonville
intermediate Designer
A graduate of Mount Royal University with a Bachelor of Applied Interior Design, Alex Bonville brings a fresh vibe and sophisticated eye to each project. As an intermediate designer with Nyla Free Designs and with a background in millwork, Alex takes on each project with passion, detail and a focus on the client. Keeping the NFDI aesthetic at the helm, she successfully infuses colour, pattern and the art of the mix, bringing "tension" to a room in the best possible way. Alex’s enthusiasm and excitement towards her work is contagious in, and out of the office.
Kerstin Daly
Administrative assistant
Kerstin brings a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a love of all things pattern & textile to our office. She has a passion for interior design and holds 16 years experience working as a seamstress in the industry. Kerstin is soft spoken, witty, and as an English major keeps us in top shape when it comes to our writing. Her focus on client care and administration is key to our success! In her spare time you’ll find her immersed in creative projects or watching her husband and sons jam out with their bands.
