Interior Design Portfolio

DUONG DOAN INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO 2024 SELECTED WORKS

PROFILE

EXPERIENCE

Duong Doan, also known as Clover, is a highly creative and analytical interior design

INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW STUDENT ACTIVATION

Lakeshore

ARIDO + IDC

September 2023

student. As an actively engaged student member of the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) and the Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH) Inc, Duong constantly seeks opportunities to contribute to her academic and professional communities. Duong is looking for an internship to apply and further develop her design skills across various industry segments. She is always eager to expand her scope of knowledge, enhance her creativity and broaden her professional network. Her passion for theory and evidence-based designs serves as a guiding principle in developing meaningful environments that cater to users' needs.

SKILLS

LANGUAGES

AutoCad

Photoshop

Vietnamese

Revit

Indesign

English

Enscape

Microsoft Office

French

SketchUp

AutoCad

Jan 2024

and contexts of their artworks during the event.

among the members of the public at the Interior Design Show.

Developed communication skills to translate complex artistic

Gained leadership skills by informing the public about how design can

concepts into comprehensive educational experiences for a diverse

be utilized to achieve desired goals. Raised awareness about the

range of audiences.

qualifications needed to establish a successful career in interior design.

INTERIOR DESIGN MONTH STUDENT CHARETTE TASKFORCE

Humber College Bachelor of Interior Design 2021 - 2025 (expected) Toronto, ON

647-773-5559

June - August 2023

October 2023

in the GTA.

Collaborated with other post-secondary students to create hands-on

Gained hands-on construction knowledge in skilled trades. Help working

workshop experiences for high school students about the diverse and

families build strength and self-reliance through affordable homeownership.

rewarding aspects of a career in interior design.

Fostered awareness and interest among potential future professionals.

IDC DESIGN SYMPOSIUM VOLUNTEER

BOOTCAMP CREATIVE WITH INWIT Greater Toronto Area Nov 2022

Greater Toronto Area

Brainstormed innovative and sustainable solutions for a corporate

October 2023

catering delivery company.

contributing to the setup and logistics.

ACHIEVEMENT TELUS Friendly Future Social Impact Bursary 2023

duongdoan.designs@gmail.com

Greater Toronto Area Participated in constructing affordable homes for families with low incomes

experience for attendees.

CONTACT

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEER

ARIDO + IDC

Played a key role in the successful execution of the event by

EDUCATION

Assisted the artists in educating visitors about the meanings, themes,

Presented personal design concept project and facilitated discussion

Coordinated guest registration processes, ensuring a seamless

Twinmotion

NUIT BLANCHE ART GUIDE VOLUNTEER

Interior Decor Resources Canada – Dennis Mascall Scholarship 2023 Future Leaders in Design Scholarship 2023

Developed marketing presentation and teamwork skills.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 - Immortalize the journey of the sun Hospitality - A Restaurant Project

02 - Balance

A Residential Millwork

03 - Framing of Views

Residential - A Cottage Project

04 - Exploratory meets Harmonious Retail - A Jewelry Boutique

05 - Compress and Release A healthcare clinic

06 - Personal sketches & Designs

01 IMMORTALIZE THE JOURNEY OF THE SUN A restaurant project - Pays tribute to the union between Man and the cosmos...-

This project is a conceptual design using an existing building for the fine-dining restaurant Khyra in Tulum, Mexico. The design draws inspiration from the cultural practices of the ancient Mayan civilization indigenous to the region.

3788 sqft Revit, Twinmotion Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

CONCEPT STATEMENT In Chichen Itza, as the sun sets during the spring and fall equinoxes, the Kulkucan temple forms the shadow of a serpent descending the pyramid immortalizing the celestial phenomenons...

Winter Solstice

Equinox

To honour the Mayan cultural significance of the sun, the spatial experience seeks to encapsulate the sacred union between Earth and the cosmos, drawing inspiration from the sun's quarterly positions: solstices and equinoxes. Landmarks defined by the celestial events form a point of activity that deepens the connection between guests, the everlasting sun and the heritage of the region.

Summer Solstice

Principles such as tapestry of light and dark (A Pattern Language) and Kevin Lynch’s 5 elements are key foundations of the design to craft a holistic and engaging dining experience.

Parti Diagram

Menu Conceptual section idea

Equinox

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Fire pit

Door to patio 13

Sculptural fireplace

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Kitchen window view 8

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Server pass through 1. Entry 2. Vestibule 3. Host 4. Summer solstice bar 5. Retail display 6. Washroom 7. Lift 8. Winter solstice dining area 9. Kitchen 10. Staff washrrom 11. Changing room 12. Exit 13. Patio 14. Lounge 15. Mini bar 16. Office 17. Universal washroom 18. Private dining venue

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Dish pit

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Coat closet

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Walk-in freezer

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First floor

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Mezzanine

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Display Decorative partition

Isometric View Limestone and Chukum plaster are the primary materials used in the project. Known for their durability and resilience, they played an essential role in Mayan temple construction.

In the summer solstice bar, backlit onyx stone is used to portray the brilliance and intensity of the sun imagery.

Entry

Summer Solstice bar

Winter Solstice dining area The sculptural fireplace is a physical manifestation of the winter solstice, a point of renewal and rebirth that provides warmth and hope during the shortest and darkest day of the year.

Points of Equinoxes

Staircase

The design symbolizes the moment of equilibrium between day and night. Warm, radiant orange tones are harmoniously contrasted with a deep, mysterious blue hue. This intentional colour pairing captures the compelling transition from daytime vibrancy to the mystical night.

Patio

Mini bar

Lounge Click for animation video

North elevation

02 BALANCE A residential millwork

The project is a design development of a yoga cabinet millwork within a tiny mobile home in Alberta, Canada for a Canadian Japanese digital wellness coach. The design embraces concepts of harmony, simplicity and balance that resonate with the client’s values.

15 m 2 Revit, Photoshop, Procreate, Enscape.

Alberta, Canada

FIRST FLOOR NTS

DESIGN APPROACH

The yoga cabinet blends minimalism, simplicity and balance in the design to reflect the client’s desire for a clutter-free living space that maximizes efficiency.

Ideation sketch

SHELF JOINERY PLAN NTS

CABINET PLAN NTS

FRONT ELEVATION NTS

CABINET STORAGE SECTION NTS

CABINET FRONT SECTION NTS

CABINET DRAWER SHELF SECTION NTS

ISOMETRIC VIEW

DRAWER DETAIL NTS

CABINET DOOR SHELF DETAIL NTS

RECESSED LIGHT CHANNEL NTS

DRAWER FINGER PULL PROFILE NTS

03 FRAMING OF VIEWS A residential project - Does a beauty of view diminish when it becomes mundane?

The project is designed for a pottery artist and writer couple seeking a retreat space that seamlessly blends spatial design and materials with the surrounding nature.

1400 sqft .

Revit, Twinmotion Georgian Bay, Canada

CONCEPT STATEMENT Characteristics of the site like the topography and sun path are acknowledged and reflected in the structural elements such as having vast access to daylight while offering meaningful views of the location, providing opportunities for skylight and solar energy, encouraging fluid, dynamic social interaction through the volumetric, open layout of the space.

The project makes remarks on Christopher Alexander's reflection on the paradoxical nature of beautiful views (A Pattern Language): The more open and constantly visible a view is, the sooner it becomes a mundane backdrop and its beauty fades away. Rather than becoming a common part of daily life, the essence of a view lies in restrained and intentional exposure, ensuring that the view remains captivating over time.

Ideation sketch

Site Plan

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Preliminary model

1. Entry 2. Powder room 3. Utility room 4. Guest bedroom 5. Guest bathroom 6. Mud room 7. Dining/kitchen 8. Living area 9. Pottery studio 10. Patio 11. Main bedroom 12. Main bathroom

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The design intent of the project is reflected in regional materials like lime plaster, granite stone veneer, and reclaimed wood, which provide an authentic and sensory experience connecting the indoor and outdoor environments.

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Sleeping quarter

West section The change in level between the entrance and the central living area reflects the gradual increase in elevation of the site towards the west direction.

Northern clerestories make use of the prevailing northwest wind for natural ventilation. To avoid excessive heat gain, windows in the south are restrained.

Patio view

Dock view

Skylight

Dining/kitchen The passageway that connects the two structures of the cottage forms a continuous sightline. The sun at noon creates a line of light through the skylight that runs from the south to the north side of the main living area, highlighting this spatial effect.

The built-in window seat features a view that is divided into a gridlike composition with each section offering a different scenery from various angles, depending on the observer’s position in the space.

Living area

A GLIMPSE Strategic placement of windows and framing of the view at transitional points give inhabitants a momentary glimpse of nature and by doing so, preserve its beauty over time.

Click for animation video

Pottery studio

Main bedroom

Corridor

Dining

Main bathroom

04 EXPLORATORY MEETS HARMONIOUS A jewelry boutique - Forms a social experience in response to an era where emotional connections are derived...-

The project is a Bvlgari luxury boutique located at the heart of the Distillery District in downtown Toronto.

1400 sqft Revit, Photoshop, Procreate, Enscape.

Toronto, Canada

CONCEPT STATEMENT The project takes inspiration from the brand’s symbolic 8-point star motif that appeared on the entrance floor of Bvlgari’s first shop in 1884. The star representation of cardinal directions, harmony, balance, and cosmic order is used to define the structural elements and wayfinding of the space. Using Gestalt psychology, the space manipulates the shapes, forms, planes, and patterns derived from the star motif to create memorable mental notes of landmarks, and nodes that elevate the presence of the merchandise.

Parti diagram

Boutique ideation sketch

Jewelry display

Hologram display

Window display

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Interactive LED screen

1. General display 2. Cash and wrap 3. Beverage area

4. Consultation area 5. Universal washroom 6. Office

General display area Isometric View As Bvlgari's design style consists of daring, bold, and innovative traits that are balanced between classic and modern motifs, the concept embraces the brand's exploratory and adventurous approach while honouring traditional principles that can be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome.

Cash & wrap

Beverage area

Holographic display

Ceiling design

Each consultation area is secluded by a combination of similar design elements mirroring the form of the parti diagram. Influenced by the law of similarity and proximity, users would perceive the separated elements in the visual field from the recessed ceiling, hanging pendants to the consultation desk as a cohesive group.

Consultation area

One of Bvlgari’s signature branding colours. The golden glow of the colour is strikingly unique and visually appealing. In ancient Rome, saffron represented wealth and power and it was reserved for nobility’s garment to signify their status. The use of saffron as an accent colour in the project would pay homage to Bvlgari’s Roman heritage and amplify the brand’s exclusive and luxurious jewelry.

Beverage area

North elevation

Window display

Wall display

Central display

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN NTS

COVE LIGHT DETAIL NTS

NORTH CEILING TO WALL TRANSITION NTS

KEY PLAN NTS

EAST SECTION NTS

05 COMPRESS AND RELEASE A healthcare clinic

The project is a private healthcare clinic for ReGen Scientific located on the 3rd floor of the Learning Resources Common of Humber North Campus.

396m

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SketchUp, AutoCad, Photoshop, Procreate.

Toronto, Canada

CONCEPT STATEMENT

The concept seeks to achieve adaptability, agility and elasticity in its design language. It values the ability: to stretch and compress - a sculptural approach that can be explored through manipulating structure, form, material, and texture. These key manipulations generate endless opportunities to express the brand’s identity while conforming to the required framework.

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1. Reception 2. Sub waiting area 3. Locker 4. Client’s washroom 5. Client’s shower 6. Mechanical room 7. Electrical room 8. MRI room 9. Control room 10. Ultrasound room 11. Director’s office 12. Cardiology room 13. Phlebotomy room 14. Bone density room 15. Nursing station 16. Examination room 17. Janitor’s closet 18. Lab 19. Storage

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN NTS

NORTH ELEVATION NTS

SOUTH ELEVATION NTS

EAST ELEVATION NTS

WEST ELEVATION NTS

06 PERSONAL SKETCHES & DESIGN

Quick sketches for a Mexican pop-up restaurant that takes inspiration from the ancient Mayan water harvesting tradition.

Brainstorm a spa design of a Moroccan Hammam based on the theory of senses and perceptions.

DUONG DOAN 6477735559 duongdoan.designs@gmail.com