Interior Design Portfolio

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EDUCATION

Florida State University

Bachelor of Science, May 2022

GPA: 3.993/4.0

Summa Cum Laude with Honors

HONORS & AWARDS

Selected for the Metropolis Future 100 | Spring 2022

ORGANIZATIONS & ACCREDITATIONS

ASID Student Representative, FL North Chapter | Fall 2021

ASID Florida North Student Design Awards - Second Place in Student Healthcare | Fall 2021

ASID Florida North Student Design Awards - Scholarship | Fall 2021

ASID Florida North Student Design Awards - First Place in Student Residential | Fall 2020

Honors Thesis: Applying Design Theory to Reimagine Adult Oncology Waiting Rooms | Spring 2021 - Fall 2021

Nominated for Humanitarian of the Year for the FSU Department of Interior Architecture & Design | Spring 2021

Interior Design Student Organization (IDSO), Member | 2018—2021

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Member | 2018—2022

LEED Green Associate | December 2023—Present

FSU Design Charrette - Second Place | Spring 2021

NEWH Sunshine Chapter Scholarship | Summer 2021

The Advisory Council Undergraduate Scholarship | Summer 2021

President’s List | Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022

Dean’s List | Spring 2019

SKILLS Adobe Suite

WORK EXPERIENCE

Revit AutoCAD

SketchUp

BlueBeam

Summer 2021 Internship | Baskervill D.C. E-Xperience

This virtual internship focused on the schematic design and design development phases of three different project types: Corporate, Healthcare, and Hospitality. Each project was three weeks in length, and about 30-35 hours of work were dedicated to each week. Process involved receiving feedback and working closely with practitioners within the firm and delivering presentations of the final product. Conducted preliminary research, selected finishes, derived space plan options, designed custom millwork, and conceptualized and executed project vision.

Summer 2022 - Present | Designer at Gensler Atlanta

Retail

Spearheaded development of construction documentation for retail projects and coordinated consultant calls. Delegated responsibilities within team and trained new members on brand standards of retail projects. Guided creative direction of interior design projects and design options for space planning, storefront design, and branding for schematic design presentations. Conducted zoning studies and code analysis on initial client floor plans and learned and applied building code standards in various cities. Produced Tenant Improvement reports to document existing conditions. Provided solutions for accessibility.

Workplace

Piloted interior fit-outs and derived space planning options to present to clients. Utilized design strategies to maximize space and meet client requirements for seat count and program. Facilitated team organization to create efficient project work flow.

Hospitality

Performed FFE checks on site visit and provided notes and photo report.

JENI’S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS

CITY OF ATLANTIS KIOSK

PARK POP-UP: WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS

PETE’S ASK CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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STEAM-E PETE’S

Recent events have demonstrated the need to eliminate barriers to learning, and social inequalities, via innovative, immersive STEM-inspired toys. STEAM-E Pete’s, a hypothetical company, aims to fill this need. With a mission to empower through play, inclusivity is written into the company’ DNA, and many of their products seamlessly accommodate a range of neurodiversities.

The process of neuroplasticity will serve as the driving concept. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections and its ability to adapt, learn skills, and store memories. Modular seating, a varied use of color and form, and flooring changes will represent these connections and destinations within the brain. These elements will offer an immersive experience that prompts users to explore, discover, and create.

STEAM-E PETE’S | MAIN ENTRY

ELEVATION | MERCH WALL

An illuminated resin wall and architectural elements highlight the products on display. In the center of this wall is a motionactivated digital screen where children can interact with the company mascot P3-T3 and explore 3-dimensional digital models of the packaged toys.

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STEAM-E PETE’S | LEVEL 01

STEAM-E PETE’S | MEZZANINE

LA2 LED Resin Light, 17’ - 6”

3Form Illuminated Resin Panels, 8’ - 0” AFF

ACT, 10’ - 0” AFF

Armstrong ACOUSTIBuilt Seamless Ceiling, 17’ - 10” AFF

LA2 LED Light Wrapped in Felt, 17’ - 6” AFF

Custom Metal Pipes, 14’ - 0” AFF

Armstrong ACOUSTIBuilt Seamless Ceiling, 8’ - 6” AFF

Armstrong ACOUSTIBuilt Seamless Ceiling, 18’ - 0” AFF

Armstrong ACOUSTIBuilt Seamless Ceiling, 19’ - 0” AFF

STEAM-E PETE’S | REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

The theme of the main floor is robotics; along the eastern wall, users are able to customize robots and race cars. With highly advanced technology, users are able to put the speed of their customized cars to the test.

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STEAM-E PETE’S | MAIN FLOOR

The Observatory focuses on outer space; here, users are able to build solar systems, customize spaceships, and view a projection of the changing galaxy as they create. The customization spaces offer movable furniture to support flexibility and comfort while also affording users a sense of control as they personalize their products.

STEAM-E PETE’S | MEZZANINE

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JENI’S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS

Located in Dallas, Texas, this boutique ice cream shop is an interior-fit out of an existing single story building. Scope of work includes new electrical, lighting, plumbing, and rework of existing mechanical systems. Additional work in includes the construction of a new restroom, new interior partitions, millwork, doors, finishes, equipment, and storefront.

The initial schematic phase derived different space plans and design options for the interior finishes and storefront. Through color and finishes, the design draws inspiration from the warm, comforting culture of Dallas.

JENI’S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS | GRAPHIC WALL

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JENI’S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS | SPACE PLAN ITERATIONS

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JENI’S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS | INTERIOR DESIGN OPTIONS

Sage green paint and wood moulding bring a softness and warmth to the space. The idea of a tiled backwall uses a pattern reminiscent of the Dallas star. A gallery wall and neon signage activate the walls at the entrance.

JENI’S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS | STOREFRONT DESIGN OPTIONS

The final storefront design is a modernized, sleek reinterpretation on a typical Jeni’s storefront. Informed by the brand’s classic rainbow stripe awning, the new concept uses a horizontal canopy in a black anodized metal finish and rainbow stripe decal on the storefront glass.

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CITY OF ATLANTIS KIOSK

According to legend, Atlantis was an ancient civilization unlike any other, boasting amazing technologies and rich culture. As the legend goes, Atlantis was flooded by the ocean waves and consumed, becoming the sunken city that it is known as today. The kiosk is an “excavation” of this legendary city - a slice of its aesthetics and principles. Weathered stone pillars bear the writings of a dead language, majestic domes top the structure, and the waters that surround the city are reflected through the use of fiberglass. The kiosk will not only serve an informational purpose, but it will also provide users with a snapshot of a longlost culture brought back to the present.

CITY OF ATLANTIS | EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

CITY OF ATLANTIS | PERSPECTIVES

Designed to provide an educational experience for university students, this kiosk provides different interactive features. At one entry point, users encounter a film projection documenting the ancient city’s history. Touchscreens installed at various heights consider accessibility and universal design. At these stations, users are given translation options to learn the Atlantean language.

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PARK POP UP: WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS

During the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health and substance abuse-related issues escalated at alarming rates. In January 2021, 41% of adults and 56% of young adults experienced symptoms of anxiety and depression. Times of crisis and isolation negatively impact the mental, physical, and emotional health of all age ranges. Consequently, suicide rates are steadily increasing.

Where the Sidewalk ends is a pop-up park that responds to such issues, aiming users to heal and rebuild themselves. Taking inspiration from the Shel-Silverstein poem of the same name, this pop-up represents and imaginative, interactive space where people of all backgrounds can find respite.

WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS | CURVED LOUNGE SEATING

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Headphone rack

Piano steps

Large letters

Poem wall

Digital directory & bookshelf

Pergola

Digital game table

Planter seating

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Reclaimed wood poem wall

Recycled plastic oversized letters

LED light panels

Recycled bike rack

Digital directory connected to app

Reclaimed wood planter box

Recycled plastic chairs

UPM formable wood

WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS | FOSTERING COMMUNITY

The organic form of the pergola draws inspiration from an open storybook. Tables with built-in screens offer a selection of digital puzzles and board games to encourage relationship building and positive mental stimulation.

WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS | PLAY A TUNE

To encourage physical activity, colored LED light panels play notes when stepped on. Large-scale letters function as modular seating and provide a selection of reading material. Recycled bike racks carry headphones for audiobook options.

WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS | INFO ON THE GO

A digital directory is available on the other side of the quote wall and explains the different features offered. A QR code is provided for users who wish to view the information on their phones.

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ASK CANCER FOUNDATION

For the ASK Cancer Foundation, an organization dedicated to childhood cancer research, human wellness and comfort is a top priority. Located in Richmond, Virginia, this project proposal addresses space-saving solutions and fostering trust between healthcare workers and patients.

The North Star is a significant symbol to the ASK Foundation. The organization utilizes it as their goal marker as it represents stability, security, and hope. These ideas are present in abstract ways, such as using architecture and materials to establish a grounding element like the fixed north star. Free flowing lines emulate the sense of movement from other objects in the sky, and brightly illuminated spaces and color create openness and positivity.

CANCER FOUNDATION | RECEPTION

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Reception

Small Conference

Large Conference

Children’s Play Area

Office

Soft Seating

Manager’s Office

Print & Copy

Open Workspaces

Storage

ADA Employee Showers

Wellness Room

Galley

Program Space

Siena Broadloom Carpet

Flexco Rubber Flooring

Zandur Rubber Flooring

Bolon Vinyl Carpet

10' -6" AFF

10' -6" AFF

10' -6" AFF

10' -6" AFF

10' -6" AFF

10' -6" AFF

ASK CANCER FOUNDATION | REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

* RECESSED LIGHTING

* RECESSED LIGHTING

2 x 2 ACT Grid

2 x 2 ACT GRID

2 x 2 ACT GRID

FIBERGLASS CEILING

Fiberglass Ceiling

FIBERGLASS CEILING

Gypsum Board Ceiling

GYPSUM BOARD

GYPSUM BOARD

WOOD

Wood Ceiling

WOOD

Felt Baffle, 10’ - 4” AFF

FELT BAFFLE, 10' -4" AFF

FELT BAFFLE, 10' -4" AFF

2 x 2 LED Light

2 x 2 LIGHT FIXTURE

2 x 2 LIGHT FIXTURE

SUSPENDED PENDANT LIGHT FIXTURE

Suspended Pendant Light

SUSPENDED PENDANT LIGHT FIXTURE

36" PENDANT LIGHT FIXTURE

36” Pendant Light

36" PENDANT LIGHT FIXTURE

24" PENDANT LIGHT FIXTURE

24” Pendant Light

24" PENDANT LIGHT FIXTURE

TRACK LIGHT FIXTURE

Track Light

TRACK LIGHT FIXTURE

4" RECESSED CAN LIGHT FIXTURE

4” Recessed Can Light

4" RECESSED CAN LIGHT FIXTURE

6" RECESSED CAN LIGHT FIXTURE

6” Recessed Can Light

6" RECESSED CAN LIGHT FIXTURE

PENDANT LIGHT FIXTURE

PENDANT LIGHT FIXTURE

Pendant Light

COPYRIGHT

PROJECT

SUSPENDED POLYCARBONATE PANEL, 11' -4" AFF, 12' -4" AFF

Suspended Polycarbonate Panel

SUSPENDED POLYCARBONATE PANEL, 11' -4" AFF, 12' -4" AFF

KEY & FINISHES

KEY & FINISHES

SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"

SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"

ASK CANCER FOUNDATION | RECEPTION

The ceiling elements and carpet ground this particular zone; curved lines in the flooring and architecture guide users to move through the space. Colored glass panels add a playful element while also connecting the reception to the spaces beyond it.

ASK CANCER FOUNDATION | KITCHEN

The kitchen references colors and forms from the reception space. Materiality adds warmth, and the custom vinyl wall graphic on the upper wall takes a pattern directly from the ASK brand website. Various age ranges are also considered through seating.

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The wood materials and the upholstered interiors offer comfort and warmth. Fixed nooks are ADA-compliant and have privacy curtains and built-in lighting for more long-term usage. The felt baffling closes some of the vertical space, making this area feel closer and more home-like. The lighting above imitates a starry sky, prompting users to look up, similar to looking up at the North Star, evoking feelings of hope, security, and comfort.

ASK CANCER FOUNDATION | CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA

ASK CANCER FOUNDATION | ADA READING NICHE

ASK CANCER FOUNDATION | PROGRAM SPACE

As the heart of activity and learning, it is central to the space. The flooring and ceiling act as grounding elements. The bright, open space and varied seating creates an approachable environment. Colorful upholstery draws from the ASK color palette, and pattern creates a lively and playful space.

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ASK CANCER FOUNDATION | DONOR WALL ELEVATION

ASK CANCER FOUNDATION | GALLEY KITCHEN

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THE MOSAIC HOTEL

The Mosaic Hotel is a senior capstone project located in London, England. Situated on the banks of River Thames, London is a modern metropolis that experiences a large volume of overseas visitors. It is densely populated with historical architecture and diverse cultures. The following hotel design takes a holistic approach to the user experience, informed by the arts and lifestyle that characterize London. Scope of work includes amenities on level one: the public floor, level two: the hospitality floor, and levels three to eight: the sleeping floors.

THE MOSAIC | RECEPTION

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CONCEPT

London is central to many historical landmarks, significant architecture, and cultural events. One such event is called Sculpture in the City, an annual art festival where people can walk around the city and encounter these temporary installations. Characterized by the action of exploring and sightseeing, the idea of “art as a way of living” informs the design of the hotel. Architectural elements that are sculptural in nature, organic furnishings, and warm lighting provide an innovative, dynamic space that feels as if one is encountering works of art.

THE MOSAIC | PRE-DESIGN RESEARCH

An analysis of what attracts visitors to London defines user needs and purposes. The following research determines the programming of the space. The target demographic for The Mosaic Hotel are young adults on vacation and professionals on business ventures.

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THE MOSAIC | LEVEL 01: PUBLIC FLOOR

THE MOSAIC | MOUSAI MUSEUM

An art museum on the first floor with rotating exhibits celebrates the work of local artists. Muralists featured on the ceiling utilizes all planes of the space to create an immersive, unique experience. A mirrored ceiling emphasizes the verticality of the space, and organic seating offers a place to analyze and reflect on the artwork.

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Lighting and materials evoke a warm atmosphere in this cafe. Curvature of architectural features and movement in finishes and fixtures offer a funky, dynamic space for businesspeople to chat and work.

MOSAIC | ARTEM CAFE

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THE MOSAIC | LEVEL 02: HOSPITALITY FLOOR

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THE MOSAIC | DIONYSUS BAR & RESTAURANT

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THE MOSAIC | ROOFTOP

THE MOSAIC | SKY GARDEN

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