Amanda Beaton Student Interior Design Portfolio

CONTENTS

Cherokee Studios

Workplace

West Loop

Restaurant

NEXT Office

Steelcase Competition

Elysian

Wellness Center

AMANDA BEATON BFA INTERIOR DESIGN

CONTACT

abeaton2000@gmail.com

(608) 513-9984

EDUCATION

B.F.A INTERIOR DESIGN, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - STOUT

- Menomonie, WI

- CIDA Accredited Program

- 3.6 GPA

SKILLS

- Revit

- AutoCAD

- Adobe Photoshop

- Enscape

-Adobe Illustrator

- Sketchup

- Adobe InDesign

WORK EXPERIENCE

Caregiver Through Care.com

Durand, WI, January 2023 - Present

- Assist children with school work, assigned reading, and other learning activities

- Create an engaging, educational, and safe environment for children

Manager at Burrachos Fresh Mexican Grill

Sun Prairie, WI, March 2017 – January 2022

- Hired and trained staff to the highest standards of customer service and educated staff on health and safety standards.

- Executed strong leadership skills, thrived in the fast- paced environment, and implemented creative problem solving.

Server & Hostess, Texas Roadhouse

Madison, WI, February 2019 – August 2019

- Demonstrated creative problem solving when conflicts arose.

- Successfully built and fostered relationships with customers.

HONORS & VOLUNTEER WORK

- Dean’s List for 5 semesters

- Volunteer through The Bridge to Hope, Menomonie, WI

PROJECT DESCRIPTION CONCEPT STATEMENT

I have been hired by a client to design the interiors of her new office space located on the first floor of an existing mixed use building, Cherokee Studios located in West Hollywood, CA. The client owns a graphic design firm that is well known for its print, digital, and environmental work in the music and film industries. The design of the office should reflect a creative and collaborative work environment. The exterior architecture of the building must remain unchanged. I will also be choosing an album cover as inspiration for the materials palette to pay tribute to Cherokee Studios rich recording history.

MATERIAL SELECTIONS

The design of Linear Studios will embrace the use of raw materials and clean lines for an urban yet warm feel. The contrasting cool and warm tones, as well as natural elements and hard lines, will spark creativity and encourage a sense of inclusiveness.

RENDERED FLOORPLAN

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

KEYNOTES: 1 2

ADA compliant multi-level seating was chosen for inclusivity for all users in this workplace

The living wall adds interest to the space while also providing natural air filtration.

Woodworks Grille Tegular at 12’

Woodworks Open Cell at 10’

LED Bar Lighting at 12’ Recessed Lighting at 12’

COLLAB & HUDDLE

KEYNOTES:

The spotlights help to illuminate work being shown on the corkboard, while the overhead pendant lighting creates a sense of boundary for the collaboration area.

The huddle area is semi private due to the wood partitian, allowing the user to focus but still feel connected to the rest of the space.

KEYNOTES: 1 2

The kitchen backsplash is a tile mosaic made from recycled materials. The mosaic adds color and texture while maintaining an urban feel.

A cafe area allows space for workers to socialize, relax, or do their work in a different environment.

KITCHEN & CAFE

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

I have been hired to verify the suitability of the site depicted in the plan provided for use as a restaurant. The client has asked that I develop a preliminary design that meets all requirements and includes a preliminary material palette. The design must be inspired by a specific artifact of my choosing. Reasearch of this artifact will be included for reference.

The Propaganda Against Prohibition

Article By Allan L Benson

This article was an opinion/persuasion piece. The writer, Allan L. Benson, was against the Prohibition and believed the media was manipulating facts in order to gain more followers of the Prohibition. The purpose of this article was to sort fact from fiction and to allow the public to make form their own decisions.

CONCEPT STATEMENT

Step inside Chicago’s alluring West Loop Tapas and Craft Cocktail Lounge for an exclusive speakeasy experience. Soft curves, gold accents, and florals will accompany geometric shapes and deep earthy tones for a sophisticated blend of masculine and feminine design. The concept of West Loop Speakeasy is inspired by the Prohibition era of the roaring 20’s, a time of jazz, art deco design, glamour, and rebellion.

MATERIAL SELECTIONS

DESIGN INSPIRATION

NEXT Steelcase Competition

NEXT, a leading global consumer robot company, has decided to invest in a new Research and Development Hub in the Seaport in Boston, Massachusettes. The colorful and bold geometric sculptures located around the district have inspired the design for this new Hub. The sculptures, paired with NEXT’s core values, will encourage creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration throught the use of color psychology and innovative wayfinding. NEXT’s employees are encouraged to be bold, and the vibrant color scheme awakens the drive to break barriers and take risks. The consideration of color psychology will also allow employees to organically foster connections, collaborate, and flourish in an engaging environment. The design of the Hub provides NEXT employees with the essential building blocks needed to ‘think big and be the next’.

Workplace 12,000 SF

Boston, MA

SPACE PLANNING RENDERED FLOORPLAN

INTENTIONAL DESIGN

In the design of NEXT’s office, I strived to incorporate the principles of color psychology and wayfinding, recognizing their proven ability to enhance productivity and overall satisfaction for employees and customers alike. To achieve this, each designated area within the contracted design space was carefully assigned a specific color scheme that aligns with its intended purpose.

Orange

• inspires activity and communication; increases appetite

• used in team spaces and the cafe

Green

• represents nature; symbolizes tranquility; enhances stability

• used in quiet individual spaces

Yellow

• inspires innovation; linked with cheerfulness and optimism

• used in team and individual work spaces

Blue

• promotes trust and dependability; builds customer loyalty

• used within customer oriented spaces

CAFE

WORKSTATIONS

Armstrong Ceilings Woodworks Open Cell

Steelcase Trunstone Shortcut

Steelcase Montara 360

Benjamin Moore Yellow Highlighter

Tile Bar HexArt Pop Orange 8” Porcelain Tile

Tech Lighting Brox Cube 12 Pendant

Benjamin Moore Citrus Blast Interface Carpet Plank

Steelcase Turnstone Bivi Height Adjustable Desk

Steelcase Think Office Chair Lumenwerx Indirect Pendant

Benjamin Moore Yellow Highlighter

TEAM SPACE

RECEPTION

Wood Partitian

Coalesse Sistema Lounge System

Lumenwerx Chandelier

Benjamin Moore Pacific Palisades Interface Carpet Plank

Benjamin Moore Yellow Highlighter Architex Sofa Fabric

Interface Carpet Plank

Steelcase Think Office Chair

Armstrong Ceilings Woodworks Linear Panels

ADA Compliant Reception Desk

PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION

Casey Roberts is the client and owner of the newly founded Elysian Spa and Fitness. It will be located in Colorado Springs, CO with stunning views of Cheyenne Mountain. Elysian will be an empowering safehaven for those who identify as women, and its purpose is for users to focus on the connection between mind and body, as well as their connection to nature. The spa will emcompass massage rooms, float tanks, and an area for nail services. The fitness center will contain an area for individual workouts, a yoga studio, and a pilates studio. There will be a locker room which will include a changing area, restrooms, showers, and a sauna.

DESIGN CONCEPT STATEMENT

The minimalistic and moody design of Elysian creates a feeling of tranquility and focus for its users. Linear forms, a neutral color palette, and dim lighting discourage outward distractions and urge the user’s to strengthen their connection between mind and body. Influence from traditional Japanese design result in a strong focus on wellness and mindfulness. Exterior curtain walls are utilized for social spaces, intending to energize user’s with the picturesque views of Colorado Springs, while private spaces feel quiet and relaxing due to dramatic accent lighting.

END USERS

• Arianna utilizes the spa

• Wants the spa to feel clean and relaxing

• Each spa experience should feel personal and private

• The nail salon is fun to enjoy with friends, so this space should be flexible for individuals and groups

• Loves the outdoors, working out, and meeting new people

• She wants to feel connected to nature, so large windows and natural elements are desired

• The fitness center should feel open and welcoming, to encourage socialization

• Likes interacting with members, but prefers keeping to herself during breaks and cleanings

• A back of house area that lets her easily move from space to space without interfering with customers is a must

• Plenty of storage and a private break room should be applied

El-ys-ian

(adj.)

Beautiful or creative; divinely inspired; peaceful and perfect.

EMPLOYEE - MILLIE

USER - PARKER

USER - ARIANNA

ROOM SCHEDULE

SUSTAINABLE GOAL: NATURE AND PLACE

Support occupant wellbeing by incorporating the natural environment throughout the project and integrating design strategies that celebrate the project’s unique identity.

(WELL M02)

- The koi pond, fireplace, and stone reception wall incorporate natural elements into this space FF&E

AESTHETIC GOAL: Large windows in the nail salon and fitness center will provide energizing visual interest, as well as natural lighting for the users.

SUSTAINABLE GOAL: Light Exposure - Provide indoor light exposure through daylight and and electric light strategies (WELL L01)

YOGA STUDIO

RECEPTION

AESTHETIC GOAL:

The reception area will have a statement wall featuring mountains as a nod to Elysian’s Colorado location.

- The reception wall is made of limestone, gneiss, sandstone, and schist; four commonly found minerals in Colorado’s mountains.

CUSTOM ADA COMPLIANT RECEPTION DESK

PIRLO PENDANT

FF&E

SUSTAINABLE GOAL: NATURE AND PLACE

Support occupant well-being by incorporating the natural environment throughout the project and integrating design strategies that celebrate the project’s unique identity. (WELL M02)

- Bamboo is used as a natural room partition between the nail salon and the rest of the spa.

PIRLO PENDANT MILAN WALL SCONCE BAMBOO LINER SWIVEL CHAIR TABLE DESK MODULAR CABINETRY

FF&E

LOCKER ROOM

PRIVATE ADA COMPLIANT RESTROOMS VANITY & SINK AREA

PRIVATE ADA COMPLIANT SHOWER STALLS

AESTHETIC GOAL: Private spaces, such as massage rooms and float tanks, will be quiet and dimmly lit through decorative and accent lighting.

FUNCTIONAL GOAL: The spa will be given the most attention in regards to acoustics. The yoga studio in the fitness center will also be given special acoustical value.

FF&E