Breanna Chin Old Portfolio+Resume

Breanna Chin Portfolio | Resume

Table of Contents Introduction.......................................................1 Work Examples...........................................2 - 19 223 Picnic Basket...................................2 - 5 Basquiat Luminaire................................6 - 9 Bamboo Borough.................................10 - 13 Pylos Matchbook ..................................14-17 Cardboard Series ..................................18-21 Parsons Store Folding Tote Bag..........22-23 Resume ...........................................................24

Breanna Chin

Product Design x Env Studies Student Contact (415) 608 - 6495 breannawchin@gmail.com @brea.chin.studios

My dream is to become a designer that makes meaningful objects that bring value to a person’s life. I love brainstorming and exploring new ideas that allows for innovative and exciting approaches to tackling challenges that we currently face in the world. I value the importance of collaboration and teamwork so please reach out and let’s work together!

Education The New School BFA Product Design at Parsons School of Design BA Environmental Studies at Eugene Lang Liberal Arts College

Skills

Interests / Hobbies

Adobe Software

Traveling

Fusion 360

Crocheting

Google Suite

Watching Movies

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223 Picnic Basket Spring 2022

The inspiration for this picnic basket started from deconstructing the form of a cube and reconstructing the shape in different dimensions.

The design consists of 6 wooden sliding boxes and a patchwork blanket that interact with each other cohesively.

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In order to correspond the boxes to the pattern on the blanket, different natural dyes were used to color the components. The colors used were derived from red cabbage, coffee, black beans, turmeric, beets, and a turmeric and beet combination to create orange.

The fabric was then sewn together using a patchwork technique to make the blanket.

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When laid out, the pattern on the blanket corresponds with the containers and their lids. To transport the boxes, the cloth can be tied around to carry everything together.

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Basquiat Luminaire Spring 2021

The process for this luminaire began with sketches and collages exploring the forms found in Basquiat’s painting, Beef Ribs Longhorn. This transformed into an alphabet in which messages can be written.

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The design consists of a series of interlocking circular containers that each hold a material manipulation made from found objects that represent a letter. The circles hang in lines to spell out words and the light from above creates varying shadows onto surfaces below.

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Bamboo Borough

Made in collaboration with Leah Hughes Fall 2021

Bamboo Borough is designed to support native bird species in NYC who have been displaced by urbanization. The nesting box is made to install on green roofs throughout the city and other green spaces. We wanted the design of the nesting box to take advantage of the bamboo’s unique qualities.

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Corresponding Nesting Box Dimensions to Birds

Warbler Warbler

* all images to scale

*all images drawn to scale

HouseHouse Finch Finch Black-Capped Black-Capped Chickadee Chickadee

2”2’’ 1.25” 1 1/4’’

House Sparrow House Sparrow

1.25” 1 1/4’’ 1.125” 1 1/8‘’

House Wren House Wren

1” 1’’

The data visualization above depicts how different bamboo sizes can accommodate the varying sizes and preferences of native bird species. The LCA on the bottom right shows the cycle in which the bamboo starts from a plant and then is produced into a nesting box.

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The Bamboo Borough is designed to be easily transported and it can be installed both vertically and horizontally. The size of the nesting box can also be scaled up or down for different sized birds. It is made using bamboo and bamboo rope making it all natural and biodegradable.

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For this project, my collaborator, Leah, and I decided to submit our nesting box design to the Buildner Legendary Bird Home competition.

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Pylos Restaurant Matchbook Design Spring 2019

The goal of this project was to design a matchbook and matchbox for Pylos, a Greek restaurant located in Manhattan’s Ukrainian Village.

The inspiration for these matchbook designs came from the interior design of the restaurant as well as the architecture and culture of Greece.

The first stage of ideation began with sketches of details inside Pylos which were then simplified into line drawings and shapes.

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The matchbook design features an illustration of Kolokythakia Kai Melitzanakia Tyganita, a dish made with friend eggplants and zucchini on the back with the restaurant’s contact information. The inside of the matchbook has a line work drawing of Santorini and has blue color blocking shapes.

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The matchbox consists of an inner sliding box with a outer sleeve. This design uses a lot of abstracted shapes drawn from elements inside the restaurant and it also includes a simplified representation of Santorini’s famous architecture.

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Cardboard Series Fall 2021

Cardboard Series was made to address the increase in packaging used for delivering goods.

The experimental process began by mixing shredding cardboard with natural glue recipes to create different types of paper clay.

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The final objects that were made were candle/vases, lidded containers, and bowls.

As an extension of this project, an Instagram account was made to document the process of making these objects. The hope for this account would be to continue exploring the different ways cardboard can be manipulated to transform the humble material into infinite forms.

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Parsons Store Folding Tote Bag Spring 2019

The concept for this project was to design a product for the school store that took the customer, materials, and branding into consideration. The product I designed was a tote bag that you could fold and store for later usage. The fabric from the tote bags would be sourced from the scraps of fashion students. The final bag included illustrated instructions for folding as well as an embroidered symbol for the school logo.

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@brea.chin.studios

@breannachin

Breanna Chin

Student in Creative Design

(415) 608-6495 breannawchin@gmail.com behance.net/breannachin

Work Experience NYFW Dresser - Global Fashion Collective (GFC)

Achievements 2018 Ohlone Theater Festival Tech Sweepstakes Award California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Lifetime Membership Seal of Biliteracy for Chinese AP Scholar of Distinction Award The New School Outstanding Hall Council Group Award National Society of Leadership and Success Inducted Member

February 2022

- Executed role as dresser helping models into the designer’s garments - Helped backstage through set up and clean up of the space

Product Design Intern - Circular Economy Manufacturing (CEMfg) May 2021 - August 2021

- Initiated new ideas for products for CEMfg’s unique manufacturing projects while adhering to their goals and mission as a company - Assisted in the preparation of a kickstarter launch for CEMfg

Orientation Leader - The New School, New York City January 2019 - September 2019

- Supported incoming freshman class in becoming acquainted with The New School by presenting various available school resources - Exemplified New School spirit by providing a welcoming presence for visitors a representative of the school

Tea House Server - The Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco May 2019 - August 2019

- Performed roles as a cashier, server, and tea brewer - Acquired skills in customer service and food preparation

Hall Council Treasurer - The New School Stuyvesant Park Residency September 2018 - May 2019

Skills Leadership Training Class C Driver’s License Basic Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator CAD Rendering in Fusion 360

Google Suite

- Organized and promoted community building events for the dorm - Facilitated conversations between residents and building advisors and advocated for students

Co-Chair of Set Design - Lowell High School, San Francisco December 2017 - March 2018 - Designed scenic elements for the musical production, Seussical - Managed executive decisions for the designs of set pieces

Education Parsons School of Design, New York City Product Design x Environmental Studies August 2018 - May 2023 Lowell High School, San Francisco August 2014 - June 2018

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