My name is Brenna Cromwell, and I am from Middletown, OH just north of Cincinnati. As a kid, I loved rearranging furniture around my room and creating hand-drawn floor plans using Crayola markers. The advice to find a job that doesn't feel like work resonated with me, leading me to discover the interior design field in high school. Ohio University impressed me with its comprehensive program during a tour and presentation, ultimately influencing my decision to pursue this exciting major. In addition to my major in Interior Architecture, I've chosen to minor in Studio Art, Spanish, and Sociology. Each of these minors plays a unique role in enhancing different aspects of my education. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to broaden my knowledge across these diverse departments. After graduation, I plan to return to Cincinnati and pursue design within the sectors of higher education and healthcare. My goal is to become a certified designer and eventually return to the higher ed or high school setting to teach about design and the ways that design can influence people and our well-being. 

My thesis project is titled, "BALANCE: Lupus Healthcare Facility". This project aims to investigate and identify design solutions to address gaps in healthcare and enhance patient well-being, specifically for individuals with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. The objective was to integrate the research findings into an existing building located in an area with a high population of people affected by Lupus. Individuals with Lupus experience diverse and challenging symptoms that can differ from one patient to another. Conducting this research is crucial to discovering evidence-based design methods that can support the treatment process and increase the well-being for those living with this autoimmune disease.

My Senior Thesis

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