Brianna Lynn Smith: Interior Designer

Hi! I am a recent graduate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2022) majoring in Iterior Design. I tranfered there after 2-years at The University of Akron. I am from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and am excited to start exploring the world of design. I favor commercial and hospitality design and hope to begin my career in those fields.

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~ MARKERS ~ COLORED PENICL ~ CHALK PASTELS

05 GLOSSIER IS A BRAND THAT WANTS TO HAVE THEIR CONSUMERS USE THEIR PRODUCTS IN THEIR DAILY ROUTINES. I TOOK THAT AS INSPIRATION AND CREATED AN OVERSIZED, RESIDENTIAL BATHROOM. IT INCLUDES A USABLE VANITY AND A PHOTO PROP BATHTUB FOR THAT INSTAGRAMABLE MOMENT.

GERIATRICS IS A MEDICAL BRANCH THAT FOCUSES ON THE ELDERLY. AS WE AGE, THE MORE COMPLICATIONS WE OBNTAIN. IT IS IMPORTANT TO CREATE A COMFORTABLE, SUPPORTIVE, AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE SPACE FOR THE BEST CARE. I DID NOT WANT IT TO FEEL LIE A DOCTOR’S OFFICE AS THAT CAN ENHANCE ANXIETIES. MY MAIN FOCUS WAS COMFORT AND APPEAL. I CHOSE THE CONTRAST BETWEEN LIGHT GREEN-YELLOW AND DARK BLUE BECAUSE IT IS EASIER FOR THE EYES TO IDENTIFY. I ALSO INCLUDED A PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER AND LOTS OF EXTRA SEATING FOR LOVED ONES WHO OFTEN OCCUPY THE SPACE.

THIS PROJECT ELABORATED ON THE IDEA OF A RETIRED COUPLE MOVING INTO A CONDO LOCATED IN FLORIDA, WHERE THEY PLAN TO SPEND THE REST OF THEIR DAYS. THE COUPLE’S FAMILY WILL OCCASIONALLY VISIT, THEREFORE IT IS IMPORTANT TO ACCOMODATE FOR PEOPLE IN EVERY STAGE OF LIFE.

I TOOK CREATIVE LIBERTY AND DECIDED TO STYLIZE THE RESTAURANT AS INDUSTRIAL. I PICKED INDUSTRIAL BECAUSE THE HVAC SYSTEMS WERE ALREADY EXPOSED. I USED MATERIALS SUCH AS BRICK, WOOD, AND STONE TO ESTABLISH THE INDUSATRIAL DESIGN STYLE. I WANTED TO CENTERALIZE THE BAR AND HAVE EVERYTHING ELSE FLOW AROUND IT. I PUT IN A HALLWAY TO HIDE BATHROOMS AND EMPLOYEE-ONLY SPACES, SUCH AS THE MANAGER’S OFFICE AND BREAK AREA.

I CHOSE SENSORY DESIGN BECAUSE I HAVE

THIS BUILDING STARTED OFF A SINGLE-STORY RESI-

CLOSE RELATIONS TO THOSE WHO WORK WITH

DENCE BUILT IN 1950 . IT STANDS IN CLOSE PROXIM-

CHILDREN WHO HAVE DISABILITIES. I ALWAYS

ITY TO A HIGH SCHOOL, WHICH GAVE ME THE IDEA

NOTICED HOW THESE INDIVIDUALS CAN BE TRIG-

TO TURN IT INTO A THIRD PLACE FOR STUDENTRS

GERED BY CERTAIN ELEMENTS WITHIN PUBLIC

TO RELAX AFTER SCHOOL. I INCLUDED A SENSORY

SPACES. AS I HAVE AGED I SEE HOW SENSORY

ROOM FROM MY KNOWLEDGE THAT STUDENTS

ITEMS HAVE STEPPED INTO THE FOREFRONT AND

IN THE SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM DO NOT HAVE

WANTED TO CHALLENGE MYSELF IN CREATING A

MANY SPACES ACCOMODATING THEIR NEEDS. I

SPACE THAT IS WELCOMING FOR EVERYONE.

FELT AS IF A SENSORY COFFEE SHOP COULD HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE MORE INVITING.

“Colorful lights and ever-changing shapes can help stimulate the visual sensory system.

Sensory lights can activate different perce;ption areas to support overall development for those that are nuerologically impaired.

Gives users an awareness of the surrounding world in a safe and calming envireonment.”

Benefits of a Multi-Sensory Enviroment Include:

- Helping development of thoughts, intelligence, and social skills - Increasing concentration, focusing attention, improved alterness.

- Can lead to non-responsive patients becoming communicative.

- The opportunity for people witjh impairemnets and other challenges to enjoy and control a variety of sensory experiences.

- Allows users to focus on the changing light patterns as opposed to the physical pain and discomfort from medical conditions, or painful physioytherapy.

“Sensory lights are a key elemt of any sensoryu room or multi-sensory environment ands can be used alongside other sensory equipment to encourage relaxation and promote intellectual activity.”

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HOME DEPOT

I AM CURRENTLY A KITCHEN DESIGNER FOR HOME DEPOT. I HAVE BEEN WITH THE COMPANY FOR THE LAST 8 MONTHS, RIGHT AFTER GRADUATING IN DECEMBER 2022.

HERE I HAVE SHOWCASED SOME OF MY CLIENT’S DESIGNS. I HAVE ENJOYED LEARNING MORE ABOUT KITCHEN DESIGN AND GAINING EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD.