Interior Design Portfolio

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO University of North Texas

TABLE OF CONTENTS

01 CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION WING Higher Education

02 TILI WINE ITALY GUEST HOMES Hospitality

03 VISTRA ENERGY HEADQUARTERS Commercial

04 YOGI TEA SHOP - ENTRY PORTFOLIO Restaurant

05 MILLWORK DETAILING Millwork

Hi, I’m Diana!

As a fourth-year interior design student at the University of North Texas, I’ve cultivated a strong foundation in design, fueled by my passion for merging my two favorite subjects, math and art. My interest sparked in high school, and was inspired by my dad’s diverse construction expertise. I aim to leverage my skills and experiences to contribute to various sectors of interior design and collaborate with other professionals to gain knowledge and as a team aspire to build a healthy environment.

DIANA GUTIERREZ 469-352-4575

Interior Design Student

dianagutierrez0301@gmail.com Anna, TX https://dianagutierrez0301.wixsite.com/portfolio

SUMMARY

Highly motivated and professional interior design student. I am eager to apply my knowledge and gain practical experience within your organization. I have attained strong skills in design software, including Revit, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite. I am confident that my passion for interior design, combined with my strong work ethic and eagerness to learn, would make me a valuable asset to your team. I am particularly interested in the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals in a hands-on experience to further refine my skills and gain practical insights into the industry.

EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Design Assistant

University of North Texas Major: Interior Design Minor: Spanish & Art History 2020-2024

UNT Facilities September 2023 - May 2024 • Participated in the elaboration of design concepts, color schemes and space planning • Created and/or modified detailed technical drawings on Revit for custom projects • Assisted project manager with material selections, finishes, furniture placement

Associates of Arts Collin County Community College GPA: 4.0 2016-2019

High School Diploma Anna High School GPA: 4.0 2014-2018

SKILLS • • • • •

Revit/SketchUp Enscape Microsoft Office Adobe Creative Suite Zoom/Video conferencing

CERTIFICATIONS Dean’s List/President’s List

LANGUAGES English Spanish

MEMBERSHIP Interior Design Student Alliance (IDSA)

Office Receptionist/Teacher aide Anna ISD Summer 2017, 2018, 2019 • Excelled in communicating with individuals and small groups of various ages • Supplied necessary support services • Properly controlled the release of proprietary information

STUDENT COMPETITIONS Interior Design Educators Council Temporary Housing for Refugees Fall 2022 Produce a sustainable temporary housing environment for refugees around the world with resources from the destination site that are easy to find and build.

Buildner Architecture Competition Microhome Fall 2021 Design an off-grid sustainable microhome for an elder couple implementing universal design for aging in place, using prefabricated modular structures.

01 CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Type: Education Location: Sage Hall - University of North Texas 1167 Union Cir Denton, TX 76201 Floor 2 10,000 SF Year: Year 4, Spring 2024 The amount of high school students that lack proper knowledge of career prep and higher education has led to difficulties in achieving a higher ed. degree. The project space will contain a wing of classrooms and support spaces that are designed for subject variety to create a space for currently enrolled high school students to attend furthering education courses on university campus. This overall idea of merging high school and higher education is termed as ʻearly college’.

The design of this space was based off of these investigative questions: Q 1 CLASSROOM LAYOUT How can the layout design foster creative thinking in students and increase soft skills crucial to the workplace, such as collaboration and interpersonal communication?

Q 2 WELLNESS How does the interior design of a space affect the wellness of its occupants? What strategies can be implemented to create a positive environment on the basis of supportive design theory?

Q 3 WAYFINDING What aspects of design can contribute to the structure needed for students and visitors new to the space? How does this connect to user wellness?

RECEPTION

University branding and wayfinding were the main goals for the building’s main corridor. This is implemented through large signage, university colors, and lighting design.

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION SITE DETAILS

Surrounding Campus Buildings University campus buildings consist of 14 colleges and schools, 37 research centers, and a library system.

Vegetation

Vehicular Circulation University campus transit shuttle routes’ primary stop is at the University Union.

Vegetation includes a variety of native trees, shrubs and plants, and flower beds to improve the connection with nature.

Pedestrian Circulation Multiple paths of sidewalk provide natural walkways for pedestrians.

Sage Hall Built in 1961, Sage Hall houses academic services for undergraduate students.

LEARNING STYLES TRADITIONAL LEARNING The traditional classroom design is structured such that it encourages a fixed seating configuration of students.

Thus, students are positioned as listeners of the instructor. Teachers are the main source of knowledge, while students are passive absorbers.

ACTIVE LEARNING Any instructional method that engages students in the learning process. The theoretical basis of active learning is constructivism, which posits that people build knowledge by acting on the world around them and reflecting on their actions and experiences; more learner centered and requires more physical activities by the learner.

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Chan, D. W. M., Lam, E. W. M., & Adabre, M. A. (2023, June 6). Assessing the effect of pedagogical transition on classroom design for tertiary education: Perspectives of teachers and students. MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15129177

SENSE OF CONTROL Sense of control for both students and faculty of the space should be provided with the use of adjustable lighting, wellness rooms, for personal restoration, optional visual privacy methods, and flexible workspaces.

SUPPORTIVE DESIGN

SOCIAL SUPPORT Collaboration areas and classrooms should be characterized by comfortable and light, mobile furniture to induce social interaction.

Academic support areas should also be placed in close proximity to learning areas for student aid. Additionally, refuge areas for students that need to focus on individual study should be provided throughout.

POSITIVE DISTRACTIONS “University students suggest that views of everyday, unspectacular nature, compared to urban scenes lacking nature, are significantly more effective in promoting recovery in the psychological component of stress...because they elicit positive feelings, reduce negatively toned emotions such as fear, anger, and sadness, effectively hold attention/interest, and accordingly might block or reduce stressful thoughts” (Ulrich 103).

SUPPORTIVE DESIGN

PROSPECT & REFUGE THEORY

The exploration of design choices that facilitate coping with stress, rather than raise obstacles or be stressors.

Strategies include creating a sense of control, allowing access to social support, and positive distractions.

Environments that afford a certain amount of prospect (open view) and refuge (concealment, protection) offers an evolutionary advantage to humans. These aid survival skills to observe, react, and defend if necessary.

Research article: Effects of interior design on wellness: Theory and recent scientific research (1991) -Roger S. Ulrich, PhD

Petherick, N. (2001). Environmental design and fear: The Prospect-refuge ... http:// www.geog.uvic.ca/wcag/petherick.pdf

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROPOSED PLAN

CONCEPT By integrating supportive design principles and pedagogical studies, the space will be tailored to offer a comfortable and accessible learning environment conducive to high school students' academic endeavors.

The incorporation of prospect and refuge theory, along with strategic wayfinding elements throughout the building, will empower occupants to seamlessly advance their learning objectives while concurrently enhancing their overall health and wellness.

POSITIVE DISTRACTIONS

faculty and student learning areas are placed alongside exterior walls to offer views of nature located around campus.

Small implementations of biophilia are also present in the collaboration space.

LEGEND 1

Circulation

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Collaboration Area

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Organic Classroom

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Tiered Classroom

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Focus Collaboration

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Makerspace

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Flex Classroom

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Faculty Offices

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Faculty Conference Room

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Individual Focus

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Media Classroom

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SENSE OF CONTROL

collaboration and individual work rooms provide acoustical privacy and ability to control factors such as lighting, furniture layout, and writing surfaces.

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SOCIAL SUPPORT ENTRANCE

classrooms are characterized by modular furniture for multipleconfiguration space layouts. Faculty offices are also strategically placed adjacent to student learning and collaboration spaces as a student resource.

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ORGANIC CLASSROOM

TIERED CLASSROOM

02 TILI WINE ITALY GUEST HOMES Type: Hospitality Location: Spello Perugia, Italy 25,120 SF Site Year: Year 3, Fall 2022 The Tili Vini site includes 5 guest homes and a community wine tasting center off the company’s vineyard. In this space, guests are able to experience the process of wine making and enjoy the scenic mountain views.

To create both social and private areas for couples to enjoy their love for wine in a space open and inviting based off of Italian Architecture characteristics, such as the use of natural materials, neutral colors, and bringing nature indoors. All spaces will include sustainable elements and operated in an eco-friendly manner to represent Tili Vini Winery’s philosophy and beliefs.

ROOFTOP

View of vineyard and distant mountains from community center rooftop.

TILI WINE ITALY GUEST HOMES SITE DETAILS

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PRIVATE EXTERIOR SOCIAL AREA

IDENTICAL GUEST HOMES

MOUNTAIN VIEW

EXISTING TREE

WINE TASTING COMMUNITY AREA WITH SOCIAL ROOFTOP DECK

Tili Vini’s site consists of two outdated existing buildings. With the doubt of structural stability, these buildings will be demolished to provide space for the new site plan, and any salvageable material will be re-purposed to construct the new guest homes. With traditional Italian architecture in mind, all other materials and resources are to be sourced from local vendors.

ROAD ACCESS

PRIVATE

PARKING PUBLIC

TILI WINE ITALY GUEST HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER

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With accessibility being a top priority, the rooftop community center was designed for all to enjoy its’ amenities and spectacular vistas. This space is accessed through an exterior staircase open to all views as occupants travel up to the second floor. As an alternate option, a wheelchair lift is provided for easier access.

View of outdoor kitchen on community center rooftop

TILI WINE ITALY GUEST HOMES GUEST HOMES

The L-shaped layout allows maximum exterior views for all interior spaces, while providing privacy and individual connection to nature within guest home patios.

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ROOFTOP

TILI WINE ITALY GUEST HOMES

KITCHEN DETAILS

LIVING AREA

03 VISTRA ENERGY HEADQUARTERS Type: Commercial Location: The Luminary 409 N Houston St. Dallas, TX 75202 Floor 7 27,237 SF Year: Year 4, Fall 2023 Vistra Corp, headquartered in Irving, TX, is a prominent electricity and power generation company. With a commitment to serving approximately 4 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers with electricity and natural gas, the company’s ethos is encapsulated in its core principles: We do business the right way. We work as a team. We compete to win. We care about our key stakeholders; The design of this space is a deliberate reflection of these fundamental principles.

Utilizing the prospect and refuge theory alongside color theory, the design effectively cultivates a conducive and ergonomic workspace for employees re-entering the office environment. This is accomplished by incorporating interior vegetation, employing cooler color schemes, and integrating techniques for visual and auditory privacy, thereby contributing to the enhancement of overall health and wellbeing.

RECEPTION

The implementation of company branding is realized through the strategic incorporation of company colors, LED signage, and prominently displaying the organization’s core principles. A biophilic wall has been integrated into the space to enhance the health and wellness of its occupants.

VISTRA ENERGY HEADQUARTERS SITE DETAILS Situated in the historic West End of Dallas, TX, The Luminary building boasts convenient access to major transportation arteries such as I-35E, Woodall Rogers Fwy, as well as four DART rail lines.

Following the in-depth analysis of exterior views and solar patterns, the architectural design strategically allocated public spaces, intended for hosting both potential and current clients, to maximize aesthetically pleasing vistas.

BUBBLE DIAGRAM & DESIGN STRATEGIES

In response to the specific operational requirements of the client’s departments, namely IT, Finance, and Customer Service, these were strategically positioned in close proximity to the building core to optimize high-bandwidth connectivity.

Recognizing the sensitivity of information managed by the HR and Legal departments, the floorplan incorporates an “office within an office” to ensure heightened informational, visual and auditory privacy. Open collaboration spaces, complemented by enclosed collaboration rooms, were thoughtfully interspersed between departments, fostering accessibility for nearby teams.

Addressing a client-driven objective, the design incorporates strategically placed coffee stations throughout the floorplan, encouraging staff mobility and facilitating informal collaboration. This thoughtful arrangement aligns with the broader goal of creating a collaborative work environment.

BUILDING SECTION & MATERIAL APPLICATION

typical carpet

typical wall paint

accent paint

acoustic wood slats

brand accent carpet

accent paint

acoustic felt hanging panels

biophilic accent carpet

VISTRA ENERGY HEADQUARTERS FURNITURE PLAN

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DESIGN STRATEGIES 1. Informal assembly space that provides a comfortable and flexible work zone for employees 2. Meeting/Collaboration zones connecting departments 3. Coffee stations in major intersections 4. Central executive offices for increased collaboration with employees 5. Office within an office for visual and auditory informational privacy for HR and Legal 6. Material storage

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LEGEND Reception

Finance

Executive Office

IT

Conference Rooms

Marketing

Common Areas

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Customer Service

HR / Legal

VISTRA ENERGY HEADQUARTERS PERSPECTIVES

04 YOGI TEA SHOP - ENTRY PORTFOLIO Type: Hospitality - Restaurant Location: Dallas, TX 858 SF Year: Year 1, Spring 2021 Yogi Tea, a company specializing in wellness teas, is privately owned by East West Tea Company L.L.C. Founded by yoga instructor Yogi Bhajan over three decades ago, Yogi Tea draws inspiration from the ancient Indian holistic philosophy of Ayurveda, which emphasizes achieving balance in body, mind, and spirit. Their vision is centered on serving both people and the environment, encapsulated in their vision statement: “feel good, be good, do good.”

Their commitment to quality, sustainability, and social responsibility is evident in every aspect of their business, from sourcing ingredients to crafting each cup of tea, with a focus on supporting local, national, and global initiatives.

The design of their spaces aims to provide clients with a serene environment. This goal will be realized through a carefully curated color palette, thoughtfully selected furniture and fixtures, and a layout designed to enhance circulation. The incorporation of earthy tones throughout the space further promotes a sense of peace for both body and mind.

Hand sketched perspective of view from teashop entry.

YOGI TEA SHOP DESIGN PROCESS

SCHEMATIC PROPOSED PLAN

05 MILLWORK DETAILING Type: Millwork Year: Year 3, Spring 2023 Designing based off human ergonomics and anthropometrics, the millwork assignment focused on learning common kitchen cabinetry dimensions, layouts, and reasoning behind universal design details.

This project includes a cabinetry elevation, section, and 3D wooden model of the typical millwork design.

MILLWORK DETAILING SECTION

3D MODEL

ADDITIONAL CREATIVE WORK

CONTACT ME 469-352-4575 dianagutierrez0301@gmail.com