Kayla Brittingham Portfolio

Kayla Brittingham

Kayla Brittingham

Address : San Francisco

Email : kayla@neonfogdesign.com

Phone : (415) 299-0567

www.linkedin.com/in/KaylaBrittingham/ @neonfogdesign

Kayla’s love for interior design stems from her family’s eclectic and devoted background in textiles and design. Her creativity out of the box thinking, and problem solving attitude has made her an asset in all projects, giving her the ability to balance imagination with execution This is her biggest strength.

Kayla loves to discover and think beyond the trend, to look at branding as a narrative and to gather unexpected details. Her love of color, dramatic geometry, and storytelling are carefully crafted to give a unique experience to each design. Her education has given her the tools to understand design on a bigger level, questioning the way we use materials, how we impact our communities, and why this matters. When not designing beautiful things, you can find Kayla rummaging through thrift stores, exploring the Bay Area, and sipping Bonne Maman tea. Self Collage

Thesis Studies

Work Experience

May 2023-Present

Neon Fog Design , Owner

May 2022 - April 2023

Sawyers Design , Design Assistant & Design Lead - Contract

October 2021 - May 2022

Creek Development Jr. Interior Designer & Project Manager - Contract

Premier Pro

Project and Program Management

Client & Vendor Management

June 2018- April 2020

Copper , Global Facilities Mgr. & Global Real Estate

Education

2020 - Spring 2023 BFA Interior Design

San José State University

2016 - 2019 | Interior Design A.A Transfer City College of San Francisco

Personal Projects

Mission Residence

Scope: 1,162 Sq. Ft 3 Floors

Location: San Francisco

Company: Self Design Challenge: This client wanted a refresh and updated finishes in their mission loft, with a neutral palette and an enclosed space for a nursery.

Description:

This growing family wanted to enclose their loft in this open floor 3 story home so we expanded on an entire update with new flooring throughout, finishes, lighting, and furniture. The family plans to rent out this space in the future so we chose finishes and colors that updated the space in a flexible and budget friendly way.

We turned this open floor into an enclosed space that could be used as a nursery or future office. The windows and glass were thoughtfully designed for privacy and moving light and air throughout the space.

Design

Project Management

Progress

Design, demo, and build was on a quick 4 month turnaround. Requiring a tight strategy around sourcing, design process, approvals, vendor and client communication, and scheduling.

Finishes, Lighting & Furniture

The home still had its original hardware and lighting so we updated with more modern finishes and paint that would compliment and provide more function to the space. LED lighting, ceiling fans, dimmer switches, UV blocking window film, new bathroom and kitchen faucets, new electrical outlets, and cabinetry paint were some of the high priority items to update the space. Furniture was updated to account for the growing family and to update the style of the home.

Memphis Mission

Scope: 1,992 Sq. Ft 3 Floors

Location: San Francisco

Description:

This client is updating their 1951, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home to match their more modern and eclectic taste.

Phase I includes new paint, privacy fencing design, new gate and entrance door.

Company: Self Design Challenge: This is a multi phased project starting with the exterior. Challenge is to create a minimal but bold exterior inspired by a modern take on Memphis designs. Design Project Management

Color blocking is used to highlight the existing architecture of the home. Taking into consideration of how patterns and colors interact depending on which angle it’s viewed from.

Professional Projects

San Francisco Residence

Scope: 2,000 Sq. Ft 3 Floors

Location: San Francisco

Company: Sawyers Design

Design Challenge: This client wanted a fully renovated, colorful,scandinavian style home with many custom built-ins and customized finishes.

Description: Sawyers Design is a Luxury Residential firm that specializes in rich hues and playful approaches to design. This family wanted to lean into a playful aesthetic with many points of programming, and built in features to create intimate spaces throughout the home.

Unique, handcrafted, fabricated designs tied together each room.

Each detail is meant to inspire playful interaction and connection to the family

Image Via The Meticulous Handyman

Playful

This floor exhibits the many playful points of programming for the client. From a eclectic cozy study room, to a living room fit for a meeting of the minds. The transition from each room is meant to connect to the user and inspire.

RYSE

Scope: 12,000 Sq. Ft 2 Floors

Location: 3939 Bissell Ave, Richmond

Company: Creek Development

Design Challenge: Phase II of this post build required multiple points of programming and furniture that would last in a high traffic and youthful environment.

Description: Ryse Commons is a newly constructed, revolutionary youth led, social justice and healing facility. It’s equipped with cozy group rooms, art and recording studios, game break out areas, access to gardening and sports, and comfortable offices for staff and youth leaders

Ryse Commons is able to provide a thriving environment for future generations.

Image Via Creek Developnent

Images Via Ryse

Academic Projects

Fluid Cafe

Scope: Mezzanine inside Tenant Improvement, SJSU Project, 1,800Sq. ft

Design Challenge: Redesign this co-op cafe to fit within an office space that provides express services, while also creating a dynamic and social environment for users. Do so using expressive materials, color, and design to spark creativity and create an inspiring work space.

Description: Fluid Market is designed to allow quick online orders and collection while also acting as an accessible space for users to relax and find inspiration. It’s outfitted with a coffee bar and full kitchen serving several diverse meal options.

Fluid Cooperative Cafe was originally formed with a vision to advance transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming communities. Centering the trans community, allies are encouraged to join in supporting the mission.

Polished Concrete Acrylic Opaque Acrylic Translucent Corrugated Metal Fluid Cafe

Little Anchor

Scope: SJSU Project, 7,000 Sq. Ft 2 Levels

Location: 901 Illinois St. San Francisco

Design Challenge: Design and program a luxury boutique hotel using materials that are sustainable low carbon impact, commercial use certified and red list free.

Description: The location’s history spans 100 years, encompassing eras as a former ship and iron making yard. At one point it was the largest industrial lot in San Francisco. The concept of this design was to capture San Francisco Ship Building history and harbor environment.

Little Anchor is a luxury boutique that uses unique and creative materials that challenges how we can repurpose or source greener materials

22ND STREET

20THSTREET

LITTLE ANCHOR HOTEL

HISTORIC CORE

DOGPATCH NEIGHBORHOOD

Sourcing custom fabrics and textiles can ensure that waste is minimized in production