Chaewon Yang - 2024 design portfolio

Undergraduate Design Portfolio

Hello,

My name is Chaewon Yang, a future designer who graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design in May 2024 from the University of North Texas.

I'm from South Korea, and my goal as a designer is to incorporate my international cultural experiences into every creation. A blend of various cultural influences is shown in my design style. It is my specialty to create places that are beyond borders by bringing psychological connection and aesthetically pleasing to places.

Recently completing school and my internships, I gained valuable insights into the furniture and real industry, making meaningful connections along the way. Alongside my academic pursuits, I was in a leadership role as the Marketing Chair of the Interior Design Student Alliance, showcasing my commitment to both design excellence and collaborative leadership.

Through my portfolio, explore how creativity, culture, and functionality are blended together. Let's connect, collaborate, and create valuable design together!

01.West Dallas Junior High School | Education Design | Pg. 04 - 13

02.Venerita | Hospitality Design | Pg. 14 - 23

03.UMB Financial | Commercial Design | Pg. 24 - 33

04.Graphic & Web Design | Pg. 34 - 41

01.West Dallas Junior High

Location

Software

Working Team

Education

12,500 sq. ft.

Dallas, Tx

Revit, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop, Vizcom

Individual

West Dallas Junior High School is a keystone school of the Dallas Independent School District. Despite its rich history and commitment to education, the school has faced a number of difficulties in recent years. In an attempt to re-establish its identity and create a more welcoming and encouraging environment for both students and staff, the school has experienced multiple phases of re-branding in response to these issues.

Accountability Rate: B

At-risk

Reading+Math

Econ. Disadvantaged

Limited Eng. Proficiency

City Demographic

Challenges at the School

•Multiple re-branding due to its struggle to achieve academic standards.

•Lack of school culture and branding leading to a lack of ownership of the space.

•Numerous dysfunctional spaces, such as classrooms, courtyards, and parking lots

• Safety concerns: Vestibule and walkway lacking safety, exposed and close to road

•The local community is displeased when the school replaced its sports facility to parking lots.

Site Analysis

2940 Singleton Blvd, Dallas, TX 75212

Sun Path

Noon Azimuth 173

Noon Altitude 33

Entry

Parking Lots

Circulation

Relocating the current front parking area to the back lots will enhance students' walking experience to school.

Vegetation

The school is surrounded by parks and other greenery, which mimics the natural setting alongside the road.

Kingsbridge Park

What is Special Education?

Special education refers to personalized educational services for students with disabilities, tailored to their individual needs through strategies like Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), inclusive practices, specialized instruction, and collaborative teamwork

Types of Disabilities

Individuals with Disabilities

Language Impairment

Other

Autism Development Delay

Intellectual Disability

* West Dallas JR. High School focuses on behavioral, emotional, and developmental disabilities.

SEN in General Classes

Less than 40%

Less than 50%

More than 80%

* The graph shows clearly how the concept of special education needs is shifting towards inclusivity and independence.

From Where I Sit: What changes will be helpful?

“Understand the capabilities and backgrounds of students. Be sensitive that students with a psychological disability may feel stigmatized.”

“Hold students with disabilities to the same academic standard. Allow for full participation in course activities, and don't make assumptions.”

What techniques can be used to design the spaces for learning?

Designing for what students need. Whether students are interacting with people, information, or experiences, the places they learn should support those relations.

Connection brings us together.

Places to connect support a holistic learning experience for students. Where you come to know and be known – to belong.

Focus creates clarity for us.

Places to focus provide both instructors and students with a chance to balance collaboration with individual work.

Discovery inspires us to think differently.

Education is where a student’s most formative learning happens, and spaces that enhance a diversity of learning modes can play a key role in their success.

Restoration helps us find balance.

Restorative places create environments for students and instructors to recharge their mental energy. Restoration can be both active and passive.

WEST DALLAS JR.WESTHIGHDALLAS JR. WESTHIGHDALLAS HIGH

West Dallas Jr. High school aims to develop learning spaces that become a standard of inclusive design, encourage a deep sense of belonging, and  support the independence of people with disabilities through the integration of equity, a user-centered approach, and sensory design. West Dallas Jr. High school is where all students, regardless of their abilities, feel valued, supported, and able to grow strong in a diverse and universally accessible learning environment

•Provide a variety of seating options to cater to different preferences and requirements.

• Integrate elements of West Dallas Jr. School's branding throughout the learning spaces to showcase a strong sense of community.

•Provide inclusive learning tools and resources to empower students with disabilities.

• Prioritize equity and accessibility to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive independently.

Wild Dream Hub Gallery Eagle NestClassroom Vestibule

Wild Dream Hub: Library

BASICS:

PACE: Developmental Disability Classroom

01.Venerita

Area

Location

Software

Working Team 2023

Hospitality

11,333 sq. ft.

Houston, Tx

Revit, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop Chaewon Yang, Leticia Ramirez, Maya Nguyen

Venerita is an Italian Cuisine restaurant that draws inspiration from Mezzacorona's Domenica Pinot Grigio wine bottle. Adorned with natural wind and vineyard illustrations, the atmosphere reflects the brand's elegance, while creating a welcoming environment.

With a core focus on Prospect and Refuge theory, Venerita is incorporated to create a space that offers both visual interest and comfort for customers. To balance the sense of prospect with the need for refuge, the dining area is designed with curvilinear furniture forms which evoke feelings of warmth and protectiveness in individuals (Dazkir and Read 2012)”. Using natural materials throughout the space such as wood and stone will also provide a sense of comfort and welcoming while reflecting the history of Italy (Dai, Xue, and Wang 2023). By providing a combination of open or private seating, customers have the ability to cater to their needs, which leads to a pleasurable dining experience (Dosen & Ostwald, 2013).

The Woodlands is well recognized for its numerous parks and recreational opportunities, and places of worship in addition to its many other amenities like shopping, dining,

Service Vehicle

Employee Vehicle

Customer Vehicle

Venerita features a multi-functional space that caters to various dining preferences and social interactions. Patrons can enjoy a seamless transition from the bar area, where they can dine and socialize, to the middle area offering a diverse range of dining settings, including intimate private rooms and open seating. The lounge area complements this experience by fostering social connections, with ample seating options suitable for groups of all sizes. Additionally, patrons can take in the beautiful view of Woodlands Lake, which boosts the restaurant's relaxing atmosphere.

In typically overwhelming circumstances, effective way-finding systems contribute to a sense of well-being, protection, and assurance. Way-finding is a cognitive and bodily process and sensation of locating, guiding, or discovering a route to a specific location (Symonds, 2016: 2).

Information systems assist users in generating "mental maps" of the establishment and simplifying their journeys to the greatest extent possible.

By providing clear signage and accessible directions to help them navigate through disorientation and arrive at their desired destinations, way-finding systems can help people relax and provide guidance ("What is Way finding," 2023).

1.Flooring

2.Floor tiles

3.Marble table tops

4.Chair & table bases

5.Upholstery

6.Wood laminate table tops

1.Flooring

2.Floor tiles

3.Marble table tops

4.Chair & table bases

5.Upholstery

6.Wallpaper

7.Wood laminate panel

Open Seating

Location

Software

Project Team

Commercial

27,240 sq. ft. Dallas, Tx Revit, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop

Individual

UMB Financial Corporation, based in Kansas City, provides comprehensive financial services. The Dallas location is currently undergoing a significant renovation to enhance functionality and embrace modern design, aligning with the company's commitment to excellence in banking services for both clients and employees.

To know their customers and anticipate their needs: advocate and advise; innovate and surprise

To be recognized for the unparalleled customer experience

•Customer-Centric

•Integrity & Trust

•Performance & Strength

•Associate Spirit

•Inclusion & Diversity

The Unparalleled Customer Experience; Ability to make a difference in someone’s life with every smile, transaction, offering and in solution.

Client Needs

•Employees Wellbeing

•Productivity

•Privacy & Security

•Collaboration

•Flexibility

•Traditional workstation

Design Concept

The overall layout preserves the traditional workplace structure while allowing for flexibility through ergonomic furnishings, a rejuvenating wellness area, and balanced privacy obtained through open and enclosed spaces.

This approach encourages a work environment that not only represents the company's values but also supports employees' wellbeing, which ultimately increases productivity and promotes commitment to business.

UMB Financial

Main Highway

Historic Landmark

Sun Path

Material Research

Planning Process

Pros Cons

• Clear circulation

• Centralized break and assembly spaces for maximum accessibility

• Departments strategically divided for specific needs

• Offering the view for all occupants

Office color schemes and furnishings that blend blue hues and terracotta are ideal choice. While terracotta brings warmth and a sense of connection to nature, blue provides a professional and peaceful backdrop. These hues can be used to create a wellbeing and productive workspace when combined with biophilic materials and appropriate illumination.

• Might not be enough spaces for 20+ private offices

• Given the concepts, there is a need for additional wellness spaces

The workspace prioritizes flexibility with a multifunction room serving as a dedicated computer lab and a flexible hoteling space. The traditional layout is ergonomic, meeting client needs for productivity and comfort.

The workplace promotes employee well-being through wellness rooms and a flexible work cafe, aligning with the company's mission to care for employees and enhance client service.

Design

Biophilic features in the hallway give visitors a warm and welcoming environment so ensuring their initial impression isn't solely workstations. The space includes a history wall aligning with the overall design concept and meeting client preferences.

A user-friendly touch screen interface in the data analysis conference room allows for channel change according to the particular situation. Acoustic systems, such as an acoustically covered accent wall, carpeting, and acoustical pendant lighting make the space sound-optimized.

03.Graphic & Web Design

InteriorDesign

Varies

Illustrator, Photoshop, Wix

Showcasing diverse skills through Interior

Interior Design Student Alliance

The Interior Design Student Alliance at UNT seeks to educate interior design students about the professional design organizations and prepare students for their future careers.

We achieve this through peer mentorship, connecting student with design professionals, various workshops, discussing current topic in interior design, and much more.

Pohl Recreational Sports

We strive to provide the kind of recreational experiences that not only support the wellness of the UNT community, but inspire it.

Walk it. Talk it. Live it.

We believe these core values define who we are. Referencing this guide in everything we do maps our path to providing exceptional experiences for staff and patrons and keeps us accountable to our fundamental values.

LET’S CREATE TOGETHER