Driven designer with 4+ years of experience in luxury residential and commercial projects. Graduate of the Interior Design program at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson), with proven creative and technical abilities from concept to completion. Quick to adapt, eager to learn, and detailoriented with a passion for thoughtful spaces.
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DESIGNER & OFFICE COORDINATOR
TASSE DESIGN INC
January 2024 - Current
Currently the sole designer and drafter across all projects, with a focus on millwork and related finishes. Lead client meetings, manage project timelines and communication, and support external designers with technical drawings and millwork details. In addition to overseeing the design department, also handle general office operations, manage social media, and recently collaborated with a marketing team to design and launch a new website.
JUNIOR DESIGNER
MADISON TAYLOR DESIGN
September 2021 - September 2023
Worked under ARIDO-certified interior designers to provide clients with full construction packages. Used Revit to support project leads with technical drawings, 3D modelling, schedules and further client deliverables. Projects ranged from luxury residential to commercial and workplace design. Often worked with the furniture team to create custom furniture drawings and 3D models.
Participated in client meetings and provided visual aids to best support design concepts and ideas. Have experience working in all design phases including construction administration where I have been responsible for coordinating with contractors and trades.
DESIGN ASSISTANT
MADISON TAYLOR DESIGN
April 2021 - September 2021
Served as office administration while aiding the interior design team with drawings, renderings, sample boards, etc. Organized continuing education unit lunch and learns for the design team, organized client meetings and spoke with suppliers and trades regarding projects. Multi-tasked two roles while answering and directing all incoming inquires.
References Available Upon Request
Education
Bachelor of Interior Design
Toronto Metropolitan University 2017 - 2021
Skills
Revit
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Lumion
Enscape
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Workspace
Social Media
Related
Work shown in The Good Life Magazine
Wilson Art Annual Student Chair Competition Winner, 2019
Work displayed at IDS Toronto 2019
IN THE VALLEY Beaver Valley, ON RAINBOW ROAD RESIDENCE Springwater, ON SUNNIDALE LAUNDRY Barrie, ON OLD MILL CONDO Toronto, ON
FORT ERIE COTTAGE Fort Erie, ON VETTA SPA Oro-Medonte, ON MTD HEADQUARTERS Midhurst, ON 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
All projects shown were completed in collaboration with Madison Taylor Design and/or Tasse Design Inc., and are the property of their respective firms. All inspiration images sourced from publicly available online resources.
PHOTOGRAPH: KITCHEN
PROJECT: In the Valley
CONTRIBUTIONS:
• Collaborated with external designer
• Created shop drawings
• Designed custom barn door
• Designed upstairs closet and vanity
• Led meetings with clients
• Communicated with clients and contractor/trades
STATUS: Completed
Project property of Natalie Jones Designs and Tasse Design
PHOTOGRAPH: PANTRY
3D VIEW: KITCHEN
ELEVATION: KITCHEN/PANTRY WINDOW WALL
PHOTOGRAPH: BUILT-IN CLOSET/ PRIMARY OFFICE
DETAIL PLAN: PRIM. CLOSET
ELEVATION: PRIMARY CLOSET
PROJECT: Rainbow Road Residence
CONTRIBUTIONS:
• Collaborated with external designer
• Created shop drawings
• Provided millwork detail suggestions
• Coordinated with contractor/ trades
STATUS: Under Construction
Project property of White House Designs and Tasse
DETAIL PLAN: PANTRY
SIDE ELEVATION: PANTRY END PANEL
ELEVATION: PANTRY WINDOW WALL
HATCHES: PANTRY
FRONT ELEVATION: PRIMARY VANITY
DETAIL PLAN: PRIMARY ENSUITE
PROJECT: Sunnidale Laundry
CONTRIBUTIONS:
• Designed millwork and selected finishes
• Created shop drawings and 3D views
• Led client meetings and design reviews
• Organized and ordered samples
• Created and managed schedules
STATUS: Under Construction
CLOSED ELEVATION: WORKING WALL
FINISHES: LAUNDRY ROOM
OPEN ELEVATION: WORKING WALL
INSPIRATION IMAGE: VENTILATION HOLES
DETAIL ELEVATION: VENTILATION HOLES
SIDE ELEVATION: WORKING WALL
PHOTOGRAPH: KITCHEN
PROJECT: Old Mill Condo
CONTRIBUTIONS:
• Created drawing package and meeting materials
• 3D modeling for package and rendering
• Created drawings and visuals to support concepts
• Assisted in client meetings
• Drawing and modelling custom furniture orders
• Ordered and organized samples
• Managed schedules
STATUS: Completed
PHOTOGRAPH: POWDER ROOM
PHOTOGRAPH: PRIMARY BEDROOM
SHOP DRAWING: CUSTOM NIGHTSTAND(S)
RENDERING: DINING & KITCHEN AREA
DETAIL PLAN: KITCHEN
RENDERING: KITCHEN
PROJECT: Fort Erie Cottage
CONTRIBUTIONS:
• Created conceptual drawing package and client meeting materials
• 3D modeled for package and rendering
• Assisted in client meetings
• Ordered and organized samples
• Managed schedules
STATUS: Under construction
CONCEPT PLAN: MUDROOM
CONCEPT ELEVATION: MUDROOM HOOKS
CONCEPT ELEVATION: MUDROOM BENCH
LIGHTING: MUDROOM BENCH FABRIC: MUDROOM
INSPIRATION IMAGE: MUDROOM
INSPIRATION IMAGE: MUDROOM
CONCEPT PLAN: DINING ROOM
INSPIRATION IMAGE: DINING ROOM MILLWORK
PROJECT: Vetta Spa
CONTRIBUTIONS:
• Designed millwork and selected finishes
• Designed add-ons to existing millwork
• Created shop drawings and finish selections
• Designed Signage
• Communicated with clients
• Led client meetings
STATUS: Ongoing
DETAIL PLAN: ENTRANCE INTO KOIVU RESTAURANT
ELEVATION: ENTRANCE INTO KOIVU RESTAURANT
3D VIEW: GRAB & GO SIGNAGE AND ADD-ONS
DETAIL ELEVATION: CUSTOM BAR LEGS
PARTITION BACKER:
RENDERING: RECEPTION
PROJECT: MTD Headquarters
CONTRIBUTIONS:
• Created concepts and completed concept revisions
• Revised renderings and 3D modeling
• Created drawing package for pricing
• Led internal reviews with construction team
• Communicated with mechanical engineer
• Ordered and organized samples
• Managed schedules
STATUS: Completed
DETAIL PLAN: RECEPTION DESK
ELEVATION: RECEPTION WALL TO SHOWROOM
RENDER: RECEPTION
CONCEPT BOARD: RECEPTION
DETAIL PLAN: SAMPLE LIBRARY
CONCEPT BOARD: OPEN WORK AREA/ SAMPLE LIBRARY
ELEVATION: SAMPLE LIBRARY, TILE AND CUBBIE STORAGE
ELEVATION: SAMPLE LIBRARY, CUBBIES, BINS AND OPEN STORAGE
ELEVATION: UNIV. WASHROOM SIDE WALL
ELEVATION: UNIV. WASHROOM VANITY WALL
INSPIRATION IMAGE: BUILT IN STORAGE
CONCEPT BOARD: UNIVERSAL WASHROOM
DETAIL PLAN: UNIVERSAL WASHROOM
SECOND FLOOR: PLUMBING PLAN
MAIN FLOOR: REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
