Interior Design Student Portfolio | Elisabeth Allbritton | UT Austin '24

Elisabeth Allbritton

linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-allbritton

elisallbritton@gmail.com

512-650-6124

VIRTUAL INTERIORITIES NFT GALLERY

This art gallery is an exploration into the display of virtual art in the real world. In the shell of a large open warehouse, immersive experiences are created through the use of artificial lighting methods and digital displays. The exhibits include displays for two-dimensional digital art, video, and audio. Through the design of the space, users can feel as if they’ve stepped into a realized virtual reality.

DEFINING AN INTERIOR

How can we define an interior? What are the boundaries, if any, that separate one space from another? In this project I experimented in doing this with lighting. In the exhibit shown on the left, beams of light are used to define the space.

The early inspirational model shown on the right is an attempt at capturing light in a physical form, such as in the clear acrylic used.

VISUAL

AUDIO VIDEO

In the audio exhibit shown above, light is again used to define the spaces around the actual audio devices.

Shown right is a elevation of another audio room. Designed to reflect a DJ’s mixer board, the display would change along with the music.

VIRTUAL REALITY BOOTHS

What the VR user sees is shown on the LED display walls of the booths, including the outside viewer in the experience.

Located in and inspired by Ireland, the Memory Palace is intended as a place for visitors to experience objects from their everyday lives in unexpected ways. It does this by drawing parallels from familiar regional folktales, such as The Enchanted Cave. In this folktale, a prince passes through a thick forest and dark cave only to emerge in the dazzling fairly land full of trails and magical creatures. Many Irish folktales follow a similar narrative - a journey from the everyday world into one more extraordinary. The Memory Palace is experienced much in the same way.

FALL 2021

DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD

Color is used to symbolize the departure from the outside world. The user enters into a gray room, purposefully colorless and much like the rainy and foggy environment of Ireland. They then emerge into several colorful and bright spaces. A brise soleil creates a variety of unique lighting conditions that affect the feeling of otherness.

HALLBOX ATHENAEUM STUDENT LOUNGE & GALLERY

SPRING

In this project I converted a studio in our architecture building into a student lounge, as well as designing an installation for the ground floor lobby that could be used to display student work.

This studio possessed a fantasical mural done by a past professor, so I attempted to pick up some of the same bright colors and fun shapes in the lounge. My goals of this project included providing the opportunity for students to interact with the space, so I designed furniture that could easily be reconfigured to fit their needs.

UNDERSTANDING THE USER

This project began with a study in proxemics. I looked at the scale of the human body, taking note of the different boundaries a person might feel. Where does personal space end and public space begin?

I also looked at movement and diagrammed the most typical paths throughout the building.

STUDENT LOUNGE

ELISABETH ALLBRITTON

Third Year BS Interior Design Student, The University of Texas at Austin

512-650-6124 | elisallbritton@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-allbritton

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Recognition for Design Excellence, UT Austin School of Architecture Design Excellence Winner | Interior Design III Fall 2021 Design Excellence Nomination | Design I Foundation Fall 2020

• From each studio up to two projects are selected that represent an exceptional level of accomplishment. These projects are reviewed by a jury and winners are selected.

Gensler Brinkmann Scholarship - Nomination Fall 2022 School of Architecture - Interior Design Program

• The interior design program nominates two third-year students to apply to the Gensler Brinkmann Scholarship, which is put on by the Gensler firm. Students submit one studio project and answer a design prompt with a sketch.

Materials Lab, UT Austin School of Architecture Spring 2023 - Present Undergraduate Assistant

• Responsibilities include product and manufacturer research, sample procurement and processing, and database input

• Assist in curation of 29,000+ material samples

SKILLS

Proficiency in:

• Rhinoceros 3D

• Enscape

• Adobe Suite

• Photoshop

• Illustrator

• InDesign

• Acrobat

Basic Knowledge:

• Revit

• Microsoft Excel

• Blender

Alpha Rho Chi, Professional Architecture Fraternity

Fall 2020 - Present President | Worthy Architect May 2021 - Present

• Setting and monitoring the goals of the fraternity by working directly with other executive members

• Maintaining a high level of communication with chapter and regional officials

Safety Officer May 2020 - May 2021

• Attend university safety training and relay information to fraternity through several safety presentations

Office of Sponsored Projects, UT Austin

Student Employee

June - August 2018

• Assisted in transition to an online database by converting physical files to digital

• Maintained an orderly file room and assisted team when necessary

Chili’s Grill and Bar

October 2021 - Present To-Go Specialist and Trainer

• Assembled more than 100 orders a day while maintaining a high standard of product quality and customer experience

• Cross-trained and coordinated with team members to ensure seamless service

• Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately

Lowe’s Home Improvement

Customer Service

May - August 2021

• Manage customers’ deliveries by tracking orders, adjusting delivery dates, and collaborating with delivery team

• Make product recommendations or services to customers and put them in contact with experienced professionals

• Use sales computer technology to maintain customer records and orders