Laura Wiggins

VP, Design Development

Laura is a registered Interior Designer in the state of Texas, with 15 years specializing in multifamily and senior living communities. She graduated with a degree in Interior Design from Texas State University and has lived and worked in Austin since 2005.

Laura began her career working for a firm focused primarily on senior-living, where she developed a passion for designing inviting interiors inspired by hospitality and residential styles. Thereafter, Laura served nearly 10 years as Senior Associate Designer at PPDS, an Austin interior design firm. She has overseen the design of more than 30 multifamily communities alongside local and nationally recognized development companies. Her expertise extends beyond just designing interiors, as she’s managed multiple teams both in the office and in the field.

As VP of Design Development at Wayfinder, Laura spearheads design of the company’s project interiors, and beyond. She helps manage various third-party consultants, provides detailed plan analysis and quality control, and offers construction administration in the field. With her combined skills, Wayfinder can control the design process from start to finish while ensuring the highest level of quality at every one of its developments.

In her spare time, Laura likes to get out of the city and retreat to her family’s farm in the Texas hill country with her partner, Sallie, and their two big dogs, Luna and Barley. She also enjoys a good craft beer at nearby breweries with friends.