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MY NAME IS CLARISSA MÁRQUEZ, AND I AM CURRENTLY A SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGN STUDENT ( DEAN´S LIST) AT SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN. I GET VERY EXCITED WHEN I HAVE A NEW PROJECT TO WORK ON. CREATING A NEW AMBIENCE FOR PEOPLE TO WORK, LIVE OR SIMPLY SOCIALIZE IN PROVIDES ME WITH HUGE MOTIVATION TO USE BOTH MY ARTISTIC AND MY TECHNICAL SKILLS. I VALUE INNOVATIVE, SUSTAINABLE AND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS, AND I LIKE TO INVOLVE NATURE AND RUSTIC, ORGANIC MATERIALS IN MY DESIGNS. NATURE BRINGS PEACE AND TRANQUILITY, AND THIS IN TURN IS CONDUCIVE TO BETTER SOCIAL INTERACTION, WHETHER IT BE CASUAL OR IN A WORK ENVIRONMENT. AND LIKE NATURE, RELATIVE SIMPLICITY ALSO PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN CREATING A RUSTIC, RELAXED ATMOSPHERE. HOWEVER, NOTHING CAN BE ACHIEVED WITHOUT PASSION, WITHOUT METICULOUS PLANNING, WITHOUT STRICT DISCIPLINE AND WITHOUT STRONG TECHNICAL SKILLS. I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT MY DESIGNS, BUT I AM ALSO PAINSTAKING AND PUNCTILIOUS. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO ME THAT MY DESIGNS HAVE COMPLETE EQUILIBRIUM; NOT ONLY IN THE ARTISTIC AND CREATIVE SENSE (COLORS, TEXTURES, MATERIALS, USE OF SPACE) BUT ALSO IN THE PRACTICAL SENSE. IF THE DESIGNED SPACE IS BEAUTIFUL, BUT IMPRACTICAL, THEN I, AS A DESIGNER, FEEL I HAVE NOT COMPLETED MY TASK. AND THAT IS WHY I PUSH MYSELF TO STUDY AND LEARN MORE EVERY DAY, LEARNING FROM MY PEERS, FROM MY PROFESSORS AND FROM MY OWN STUDIES. I AM PROFICIENT IN REVIT, 3DXMAX, SKETCH UP AND OTHER RENDERING AND GRAPHIC DESIGN TOOLS.


CLARISSA MÁRQUEZ cmarqu02@gmail.com / (407) 3089960 / portfolio link: https://issuu.com/cmarqu24

E D U C A T I O N. SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN SAVANNAH, GA BACHELORS OF FINE ARTS\INTERIOR DESIGN MAJOR GPA: 3.7 [ CUM LAUDE ] MINOR: FIBERS EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE: SPRING 2019 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA CARACAS, VENEZUELA SESSION NOVEMBER 2015.

A F F I L I A T I O N S.

E X P E R I E N C E. RS3 DESIGNS INTERN JULY 2019-PRESENT PARTICIPATED IN THE SELECTION AND PRESENTATION OF FURNITURE, FURNITURE SYSTEMS, FABRICS, EQUIPMENT (FF&E), COLOR PALETTES, AND LIGHTING. MANAGED THE COMPANY’S IMAGE AND REPUTATION CONTRIBUTED ON THE DESIGN AND PREPARATION OF CLIENT PRESENTATIONS. GENERATED CONCEPTUAL DESIGN, SCHEMATIC DESIGN, DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, SPACE PLANNING

OGLE DESIGNS AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS INTERN MARCH 2018- SEPTEMBER 2018 STUDENT MEMBERS 2018-PRESENT INTERNATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGNERS ASSOCIATION STUDENT MEMBER 2018-PRESENT

CONTRIBUTED ON THE DESIGN AND PREPARATION OF CLIENT PRESENTATIONS.

I N V O L V E M E N T.

CHOOSE FURNITURE AND MATERIALS OF CURRENT PROJECTS.

FASHION MARKETING POP-UP STORE COLLABORATIVE PROJECT/ VOLUNTEER 208

DEVELOPED 3D MODELS AND AFTER EFFECTS ON RENDERS.

KRAVET COMPETITION COLLABORATIVE PROJECT FIBERS MAJOR/ COMPETITOR 2018 SCAD SERVE VOLUNTEER AND MEMBER 2015-PRESENT

A W A R D S. ASID STUDENT PORTFOLIO COMPETITION WINTER 2019 / FINALIST SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN DEAN’S LIST FALL 2015- 2019 SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN SCHOLARSHIPS 2015- 2019 - ACADEMIC HONORS SCHOLARSHIP - ACHIEVEMENT HONORS SCHOLARSHIP FIBERS OPEN STUDIO - WINTER 2017 - WINTER 2018

COLLABORATED ON THE CREATION OF FLOORPLANS AND SPECIFIC DESIGNS.

REVISE FLOORPLANS AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. ESTABLISHED CONTACT AND MADE DEALS WITH VENDORS.

S I A N M A R . CO INTERIOR DESIGN ASSISTANT SUMMER 2015-SUMMER 2017 CONTRIBUTED WITH THE REVISION AND REDLINING OF FLOORPLANS AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. ESTABLISHED CONTACT AND MADE DEALS WITH VENDORS. CREATION OF 3D MODELS ELABORATION OF DESIGN LAYOUT AND PREPARATION OF DESIGN PRESENTATION MANAGED THE COMPANY’S IMAGE AND REPUTATION COLLABORATED WITH BUDGET AND RENOVATION PROJECTS.

C E R T I F I C A T E S. ARTS INSTITUTE 2017-2018 -ARCHITECTURAL REVIT CERTIFICATE WINTER 2017 -ARCHITECTURAL 3DXMAX CERTIFICATE WINTER 2017 -PHOTOSHOP CERTIFICATE SUMMER 2018 -CONCEPT MODELING SKETCH UP CERTIFICATE WINTER 2018

S K I L L S. REVIT 3DXMAX SKETCH UP AUTO CAD ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR ADOBE INDESIGN ADOBE MUSE ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS CORONA RENDERER MICROSOFT EXCEL MICROSOFT WORD SPANISH (NATIVE) WENGLISH (FLUENT)


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“The power of controlling a person’s experience within a space fascinates me”. I create spaces where people can fall madly in love, makes friends and learn.

It is all about memories. Let’s make some memories.

“I am trully passionate and inspired by nature and the human senses”.


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la crisis. co-working space + cultural center

karma. co-working space

indulgence. retail

läger. retail

Fibers work


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THESIS PROJECT


la crisis.

“ LA CRISIS” PROJECT HAS THE MAIN GOAL OF RECOVERING AND RECONSTRUCTING THE CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC NATURE OF THE VENEZUELANS. THE ACTUAL ECONOMICAL, HUMANITARIAN AND MORALISTIC CRISIS IN VENEZUELAN HAS LED OUR CULTURE TO THE DECADENCE OF ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITIES IN VENEZUELA. THE PROJECT HAS THE CHALLENGE OF COVERING ALL THE BASIC TOOLS AND NECESSITIES OF EMERGING ARTIST IN VENEZUELA. THAT ARE THE STARTING ENGINE FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OR ART IN VENEZUELA. THIS PROJECT WILL BE LOCATED IN THE CAPITAL OF VENEZUELA, CARACAS. THE BUILDING IS CURRENTLY A BANK LOCATED IN A VERY COMMERCIAL AND BUSY AREA. THE PROGRAM WILL COMPROMISE THE FIRST FOUR FLOORS. IT WILL CONSIST IN THREE DIFFERENT PROGRAMS WORKSPACES, RETAIL AND EXHIBITION AREAS. THIS UNIQUE PROJECT WILL GIVE THE ARTISTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EMERGE AS PROFESSIONALS.

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“ LA CRISIS” PROJECT HAS THE MAIN GOAL OF RECOVERING AND RECONSTRUCTING THE CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC NATURE OF THE VENEZUELANS. THE ACTUAL ECONOMICAL, HUMANITARIAN AND MORALISTIC CRISIS IN VENEZUELAN HAS LED OUR CULTURE TO THE DECADENCE OF ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITIES IN VENEZUELA.

LA CRISIS

THE PROJECT HAS THE CHALLENGE OF COVERING ALL THE BASIC TOOLS AND NECESSITIES OF EMERGING ARTIST IN VENEZUELA. THAT ARE THE STARTING ENGINE FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OR ART IN VENEZUELA.

THE PROJECT

“ LA CRISIS” PROJECT HAS THE MAIN GOAL OF RECOVERING AND RE-

THIS PROJECT WILL BE LOCATED IN THE CAPITAL OF VENCONSTRUCTING THE EZUELA, CARACAS. THE BUILDING IS CURRENTLY A BANK CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC OF THE THE ACLOCATED IN A VERY COMMERCIAL NATURE AND BUSY AREA. THE VENEZUELANS. PROTUALWILL ECONOMICAL, GRAM COMPROMISE THE FIRST FOUR FLOORS. IT WILL HUMANITARIAN AND MORALISTIC CRISIS IN VENEZUELAN HAS LED CONSIST IN THREE DIFFERENT PROGRAMS WORKSPACES, OUR CULTURE TO THE RETAIL AND EXHIBITION AREAS.

DECADENCE OF ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITIES IN VENEZUELA.

THIS UNIQUE PROJECT WILL GIVE THE ARTISTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EMERGEHAS AS PROFESSIONALS. THE PROJECT THE CHALLENGE OF COVERING ALL THE BASIC

TOOLS AND NECESSITIES OF EMERGING ARTIST IN VENEZUELA.THESE ARTISTS ARE THE STARTING ENGINE FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF ART IN VENEZUELA.

GOAL

THIS PROJECT WILL BE LOCATED IN THE CAPITAL OF VENEZUELA, CARACAS. THE BUILDING IS TO EDUCATEATHE VENEZUELAN CURRENTLY BANK LOCATED INPOPULATION A VERY COMMERCIAL AND BUSY ABOUT ARTPROGRAM AND ENCOURAGE ART LOVERS AREA. THE WILL COMPROMISE THE FIRST FOUR FLOORS. IT WILL CONSIST IN THREE TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS. DIFFERENT PROGRAMS WORKSPACES, RETAIL AND EXHIBITION AREAS. THIS UNIQUE PROJECT WILL GIVE THE ARTISTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EMERGE AS PROFESSIONALS.

DISTRITO CAPITAL, VENEZUELA AVENIDA FRANCISCO DE MIRANDA, CARACAS 1060


USERS USERS

ANDRES AGE: 48 ARCHITECT

JOHAN AGE: 24 INTERIOR DESIGNER

SANDRA AGE: 21 GRAPHIC DESIGNER

SOFIA AGE: 18

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT


CONCEPT CONCEPT

“Sometimes you need a little crisis to get your ad flowing and help you realize your potential.” -Jeannette Walls


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PROBLEM CORRUPTED GOVERNMENT STEALS FROM THE STATE AND GOODS OF THE COUNTRY. THE STATE IS IN CHARGE OF THE MAINTENANCE AND CREATION OF THEATERS, MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL CENTERS. GOVERNMENT CONTROLS ART AND PROPAGANDA ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.

CONSEQUENCE DISAPPEARANCE OF MUSEUMS, THEATERS AND CULTURAL CENTERS. THE CURRENT VENEZUELAN ART AND DESIGN LACK OF VOICE AND SELF EXPRESSION.

SOLUTION PROMOTE VENEZUELAN ART THROUGH ART EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS. PROMOTE SELF EXPRESSION AND FREEDOM.


PROBLEM THE CURRENT SITUATION OF CRISIS, LACK OF HUMAN RIGHTS, HUNGER AND POVERTY DO NOT LEAVE SPACE FOR OUR CULTURAL OBLIGATION.

CONSEQUENCE MOST OF THE VENEZUELAN ARTIST THAT ARE CONSIDERED “SUCCESSFUL” ARE RECOGNIZE OUTSIDE OF VENEZUELA. LACK OF OPPORTUNITIES

SOLUTION PROVIDE SPACES FOR YOUNG ARTISTS THAT ARE FULLY EQUIPPED WITH ALL THE TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY. GIVE A SENSE OF HOPE AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THEM TO GROW AS PROFESSIONALS.


FINAL FLOORPLANS: FOCUSS AREAS FINAL FLOORPLANS

LIBRARY

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CAFE + EXHIBITION

MEZZANINE


CONFERENCE ROOM + COMMON AREAS

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MAKER SPACE

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CONFERENCE ROOM MAKER SPACE RECEPTION

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THE CONFERENCE ROOM IS DEDICATED FOR THE USERS TO HAVE THE BEST PRESENTATION OF THEIR WORK. THE SPACE IS SOUROUNDED BY COMMON AREAS THAT CAN BE DEDICATED TO INFORMAL MEETINGS. THE STRUCTURE IS COVERED WITH GLASS AND ACOUSTICAL FELT TO PROVIDE NOISE CONTROL.

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karma. Karma is a causal, autonomous law; good things emanate from good deeds. The Warby Parker commercial project, in Savannah, GA, contemplates the creation of a co-working space which will stimulate, propagate and share positive work experiences. Thus the generation of good Karma will affect both the company employees and its cherished clients. Apart from the offices, a showroom, a conference room a break – room , all enclosing an inner garden space, cover all the user´s requirements.

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INSPIRATION

“ How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours� -Wayne Dyer Warby Parker is driven by good Karma. The company was founded in order to provide cheaper, high quality eyeglasses for a greater cross-section of the public. WP prides itself on engaging directly with the public to ensure satisfaction of customer requirements, and unselfishly donating a pair of eyeglasses for ever pair purchased. This unselfish, generous approach creates positivity and goodness. Good eyeglasses, good outcome.


location

Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401 client Friendship Rebels Creative Sense of Justice Equality Family


ORGANIZATION

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01 Elevator 17 Entrance Fourth Floor 02 Entrance 18 Conference room Third19 Floor 03 HR Office Sitting area 04 Conference Room 20 Conference Room 01 Elevator 17 Conference Entrance Fourth 05 HR Office 20 RoomFloor 02Show Entrance 18Permanent ConferenceOffices room 06 Room 21 03Permanent HR Office Offices 19Quiet Sitting area 07 22 Room 04Quite Conference 20Printing Conference Room 08 RoomsRoom 23 Office 05Classroom HR Office 20Break Conference 09 24 Room Room 06Permanent Show Room 21Sitting Permanent 10 Offices 25 Area Offices Permanent Offices 22Restroom Quiet Room 1107 Breakroom 26 08Sitting Quitearea Rooms 23Restroom Printing Office 12 27 09Restroom Classroom 24 Break Room 13 10Restroom Permanent Offices 25 Sitting Area 14 11Permanent BreakroomOffices 26 Restroom 15 12Permanent Sitting areaOffices 27 Restroom 16 13 Restroom 14 Restroom 15 Permanent Offices 16 Permanent Offices

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Fourth Floor


ENTRANCE

The entrance provides balance and contrast to the building, through the use of a variety of materials, colors and textures


Chocolate Brown Wood

provides roughness and energy, and is used primarily in the center of the plan to create a contrast with the concrete

Concrete The concrete is used mainly in the flooring, creating a stark contrast with the dark wood, both in color and in texture

Black Wood The black wood imparts a striking contrast to the aluminum in the containers, contributing an air of elegance and professionalism


GARDEN VIEW

The internal garden contributes to the natural harmony of the office space, complementing the physical structure. The oxygen produced by the plants enriches the atmosphere, propitiating a healthier internal climate, where users can contemplate and relax.


BREAK ROOM The Break Room, with its casual yet functional conception, comprises areas for socializing, for eating or just sharing with colleagues. Its casual yet functional structure encourages conversation, listening, helping or just being there with others; all positive aspects in the creation of good Karma.


PART-TIME OFFICES


CONFERENCE ROOM


indulgence.

Indulgence is unashamedly sensual. Indulgence introduces us to an alluring perfume, then tantalizes our taste buds with a brief taste of excitement. As we see and feel the objects of our desire, more senses are brought in to play. Finally, we listen expectantly and the experience comes to a whirring, buzzing climax. Indulgence is a retail project, located on the Board Walk of “Oasis of the Seas�. Inspired by the fern frond, this store provides a unique learning experience, as the making of a modern smoothie gently unfolds.

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INSPIRATION A lot can be learned from the fern frond. The fern frond is mysterious and appears in unexpected places. It grows in three stages: at first, the frond is a tightly-curled spiral; then it imperceptibly begins to unfurl; and finally, the full, ephemeral beauty of the frond is revealed. Curiously, some fronds never reach the third stage. The growth of the fern mirrors our existence on earth. Some of us complete all three cycles; others do not.


ORGANIZATION

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1. TASTE

TASTE AND SMELL The Tasting Bar opens the user´s appetite; a place to taste and smell exotic , unique, tropical fruits from all over the world.


2. FEEL

TOUCH AND SEE As the fern frond draws us inexorably forward, we reach the area where the tropical and dried fruits are on display. This are allows the user not only to select, but also learn about the properties and uses of the fruits


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LISTEN AND ENJOY! On the final threshold, the user experiences the preparation and enjoyment of his/her chosen smoothie.

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THE CONFERENCE ROOM IS DEDICATED FOR THE USERS TO OF THEIR WORK. THE SPACE IS SOUROUNDED BY CO DEDICATED TO INFORMAL MEETINGS. THE STRUCTURE ACOUSTICAL FELT TO PROVIDE NOISE CONTROL.


KIOSK

NON-SENSE For those who wish to skip the sensual experience, there is an online KIOSK which allows the users to learn about the fruit , order online and pick up the smoothie at their convenience.

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POPCYCLES

CHILD SENSE This space is dedicated for the little ones. The “popsicle” station allows the users to scan their boarding card* and enjoy a healthy fruit Popsicle. This area is located on the second floor where people can enjoy the view of the Oasis’ Board Walk.


tabor.

The only sound is that of the crickets, chirping in the long grass. The stars sparkle and shimmer in the pitch black sky, untroubled by urban distraction. We are protected, secure, untroubled, comfortable, 60 feet above ground. TÁBOR is a retail project located in the wilderness outside Savannah, GA. Conceived as a luxury camping experience combined with an exclusive wine, cheese and chocolate tasting, the space includes social areas, wine bars, sales areas and creative space to “build your own cheeseboard”.

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INSPIRATION As a child, I always wanted to build a tree house in the garden. A beautiful, rustic, Peter Pan space just for me and my friends; a place to play, a place to be free, a place for warmth, friendship and adventure. In Tabor (“camp� in Czech), the objective is to create a comfortable, friendly environment where people can play, learn and relax.


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Entrance 01 Waiting Area 02 Waiting Area 03 Sitting Area 04 Chocolate Shop 05 “Make your own board” 06 Cheese Shop 07 Sitting Area 08 Wine Tasting Bar 09 Restrooms 10 Wine tasting Bar 11

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Second Floor

ORGANIZATION


ENTRANCE The first impression is the WOW factor of a wine-tasting tree house. This space is composed of the counter space where clients can select and order their wines, cheese and chocolate.The curved stairway which hugs the trunk of the tree house, and leads to the wine-tasting room.


WINE TASTING ROOM The top floor provides the ultimate “tree-house� experience; a commanding view of the surrounding countryside whilst enjoying the rustic luxury of an up market wine bar. This exclusive area can also be rented for small private events .


SITTING AREA

A relaxing, comfortable and homely space, where clients can sit and converse, whilst enjoying their wine, cheese and chocolate selections. A magnificent fire blazes in the center, creating an authentic campfire atmosphere.


SITTING AREA


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every artist gets inspired by different things. I’m going to show you how I process mine.


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