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AVA YUSKA

B.F.A INTERIOR DESIGN IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Hello

My name is Ava Yuska. I recently graduated from Iowa State University Summa Cum Laude with a B.F.A. degree in Interior Design and a minor in Business. Growing up, I didn’t know anything about what it meant to be a designer, but I somehow knew deep down a career in this field was right for me. My experience and education have truly brought my passion for design to life. I have attended multiple job shadows and recently held an internship at a commerical design firm this past summer. My goals for the future are simple. I strive to use my creativity, passion, and dedicated work ethic to design spaces where people can be positively impacted.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design

CIDA Accredited

May 2024

Iowa State University Ames, Iowa

Summa Cum Laude - GPA 3.99

Dean’s List 2020-24

INVOLVEMENT

IIDA & Interior Design Student Association (IDSA) Student member / 2020-24

Kappa Delta Sorority

Sorority Member / 2020-24

Director of Scholarship / 2021-23

Standards Board Member / 2021-23

ISU Club Tennis

Student Member / 2020-23

Volunteer

Habitat for Humanity / 2021-24

Prevent Child Abuse Iowa / 2020-24

Girl Scouts / 2020-24

Ames Animal Shelter / 2023-24

SKILLS

Adobe Suite

Revit

Sketchup

AutoCAD

Enscape

2020 Design

Microsoft Suite

Procreate

Lumion

Hand Sketching

RECOGNITION

Featured in the ISU Foundation’s Forward Magazine for work in Aging-In Place Design Research

Residential Aging In-Place Design Competition Group Winner

Recommended/participated in CIDA Accreditation review for ISU College of Design

EXPERIENCE

CID Design Group

Summer 2023 / Internship / Naples, FL

- Researched, designed & put together graphic presentations

- Communicated w/ reps and designers daily to complete tasks

- Selected and organized materials and FF&E

Maureen’s LLC Kitchen + Bath Design Studio

Summer 2022 / Internship / Duluth, MN

- Built & designed 3D models in 2020 Design

- Assisted designers in design choices & materials

- Corresponded with clients and manufacturers

Downing Construction Inc.

Spring 2021 & Fall 2022 / Job Shadow / Indianola, IA

- Observed a professional interior designer’s day-to-day projects, encounters, and workload

Study Abroad Retail & Hospitality Design Focus

Fall 2022 & Spring 2024 / Study Abroad /London, UK & Rome, Italy

- Spent nine days experiencing the cities: architecture, history, & retail/hospitality design

IIDA Student Mentorship Program

Spring 2022 & 2023 / Mentorship / Hybrid

- Completed monthly meetings w/ mentor in interior design field

- Learned day-to-day experiences, tips, & more

maurices

Summer-Spring 2021-2022 / Sales Associate / Thief River Falls, MN

- Greeted customers, responded to questions, and provided exceptional customer service

- Operated cash registers, managed financial transactions, and balanced drawers

Custom Interiors & Design

Fall-Spring 2018-2020 / Job Shadow / Thief River Falls, MN

- Collaborated with the designer on various design choices

- Responsible for overall studio organization

- Managed specific daily projects to completion

RECOMMENDATIONS

Yongyeon Cho

Iowa State University

Assistant Professor

Phone: 515-294-1532

Email: yongyeon@iastate.edu

Ray Brand

CID Design Group

Sr. Interior Designer

Phone: 720-231-4370

Email: r.brand@cid-designgroup.com

Windy Point Hotel

Hospitality Design Project

Interior Design Studio V

Fall 2023 I 13 weeks

Revit I Enscape I Photoshop I Illustrator

The PARK

Higher-Education Design Project

Interior Design Studio IV

Spring 2023 I 14 weeks

Revit I Enscape I Photoshop

Escape Pod

Micro-Home Project

Advanced Visualization in Interior Design

Fall 2023 I 3 weeks

Illustrator I Procreate I Revit I Lumion

BlackBear Children’s Boutique

Retail Design Project

Interior Design Studio III

Fall 2022 I 6 weeks

Revit I Enscape I Photoshop

Traffic People

Tradeshow Booth Display

Interior Design Studio III

Fall 2022 I 6 weeks

Revit I Enscape I Photoshop

Live Luxuriously

Celebrity Dream Home

Residential Interior Design Studio

Spring 2022 I 7 weeks

Revit I Enscape I Photoshop

THE WINDY POINT HOTEL

WIND Y POINT HOTEL

PROJECT INTRODUCTION

Our team was tasked with designing a family-friendly oriented hotel located on Navy Pier, in Chicago, IL. We were given the existing floorplan but had freeedom to design beyond the structural integrity of the building. Out of my other three group members each of us were to design a feature space within the hotel as well as a guest room.

CONCEPT STATEMENT

Our design’s purpose is to embody the essence of Chicago. By applying the municipal symbol of Chicago to the three towers, each represents multi-generational and functional spaces illustrating the most prominent aspects of the city – water, culture, and the people. In other words, our hotel’s design aspires to live up to the reputation of the “windy city” and welcome all of its visitors.

INSPIRATION

DESIGN DRIVERS

HOTEL SPACE PROGRAMMING

STANDARD KING GUEST

1 I DINING NOOK

2 I KING BED

THE PARK 02

The PARK

PROJECT INTRODUCTION

Our team was tasked with redesigning a monumental part of Iowa States’s campus: Parks Library. After nearly 45 years without renovations it is essential for the 3rd and 4th floor to meet a new requirement of needs for our ever changing society. The most important of these challenges include designing for a 21st century library, comfort for students, and most importantly inclusive design.

CONCEPT STATEMENT

Parks Library is a focal point for ISU’s campus. It’s at the CENTER of academics, socialization, and so much more. Our goal is to transform the 3rd & 4th floor into a space full of life and inclusivity. We hope to generate both a space of RETREAT and comfort but design spaces that allow for REJUVENATION. Our main focus will ultimately be to help design a space that fits in our ever changing society while being a place users are eager to visit.

LIBARIES IN THE 21ST CENTURY

INCLUSIVE DESIGN WELL

INTERVIEW RESULTS

- Most study alone but want others around

- Most visit between 12pm-3pm

- Most sit at open tables

INSPIRATION

The “outdoor” pergolas add an element of height, zoning, and interest to the space

3RD FLOOR SOUTH FLOOR PLAN

Parks Putt is a play element to allow for a break from studying and relaxation with friends

3 I SOUTH PERGOLA

2 I MINI GOLF

SOUTH WINDOW ELEVATION: Scale 1/4 = 1’-0”

Carpet Tile - “Turf”

Wood HDPE Plastic

HOM Sheet

Carpet Tile

PET Felt

The design displays the mix of work spaces but with elements of play seperated by a common path of travel

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS:

ESCAPE POD 03

ESCAPE POD

PROJECT INTRODUCTION

This project’s goal was to challenge our design capabilites with limited square footage. My class was tasked with developing a micro-home to accommodate a hypothetical young professional couple. We were encouraged to think outside of the box by focusing on current social, environmental, or economic issues.

CONCEPT STATEMENT

Everyone deserves but, more importantly, needs a place of retreat for their own recovery and relief. Individuals everywhere struggle with stress/anxiety, and many battle to manage this internal strain. Through the layout and application in the micro home’s design, factors like warm muted colors, curvilinear forms, movement, and filtration are all ways in which this small space can become an escape from the struggles outside the pod.

SEQUENTIAL CONCEPT DIAGRAMS

SITE PLAN

LEVEL 1:

KITCHEN - DINING - BATHROOM

LEVEL 2:

LIVING - BEDROOM

LEVEL 3: WELLNESS SPACE

BLACK BEAR CHILDRENS BOUTIQUE

BlackBear

CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE

RETAIL INFORMATION:

Location: Shorewood, Wisconsin

Owner: Emma Carollo

Date: Founded in 2017

Goal: “To offer a finely curated collection of baby and children’s clothing and accessories sure to please parents and children alike.”

SITE:

Ames:

- Located on Main Street in downtown Ames

- A family-friendly city with a growing population

- Few competitors nearby

- Convenient right off the corner of Kellogg Ave & Main St.

PROJECT INTRODUCTION:

The objective of this project was to design a retail shop located in a vacant space in downtown Ames, IA. My teammate and I were tasked with choosing a viable retailer to fit into this storefront while bringing a new store to life.

Inital Sketch

FLOOR PLANS

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVES

2 I WEST RETAIL WALL

I KIDS’S NOOK

TRAFFIC PEOPLE

traffic people

RETAIL INFORMATION

Location: London, UK

Date: Founded in 2002

Function: A women’s clothing brand featuring vintage, retro, and brightly patterned designs.

Sale: Mostly online but has products within major retailers and boutiques in the UK.

PROJECT INTRODUCTION

The objective of this project was to develop three varied trade booths for a brand selected by our instructor. My group consisted of one other interior design student and a graphic design student. Our goal was to design outstanding booths to not only generate profit but blend graphic and interior design together.

FLOOR PLANS

20x40 BOOTH FLOOR PLAN: NTS

20x20 BOOTH FLOOR PLAN: NTS

LIVE LUXURIOUSLY

SADIE ROBERTSON

Age: 24

Occupation: Author & Motivational

Speaker

Spouse: Christian Huff

Children: Daughter Honey Huff

Current Home: Monroe, LA

PROJECT INTRODUCTION

The objective of this project was to explore and address the challenges of luxury residential interior design. I was tasked with designing a luxury single-family vacation home for the celebrity of my choice.The location/design needed to reflect their interests, values, personality, and style.