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ISABELLA TOWNSEND

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO

Design Philosophy

My creative endeavors have travelled with me from a young age. Being exposed to many cultures in my travels and growing up in historic Washington DC, my surroundings and the diversity of people and places inspired me to combine my passions through interior design. I believe engaging design can inspire people and enables communities to come together and thrive. Biophilic design and sustainable design practices underpin my design approach bringing life, vitality, and refreshment to any space. As a designer, my goal is to not only create an experience but create value through spaces that resonate and bridge connections between people and communities.

ISABELLA TOWNSEND

| isabellatownsend08@gmail.com |

| www.linkedin.com/in/townsendisabella/ |

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

Savannah, Georgia | Lacoste, France - Study Abroad

Expected Graduation: May 2025

Honors Deans List 2021 - Present | Magna Cum Laude

INVOLVEMENT

SCAD Interior Design Organization | Student Member

ACHIEVEMENTS

Honorable Mention, 2024 International Design Awards, IDA

LANGUAGES

Spanish (Fluent)

Mandarin (Basic)

SOFTWARES

Illustrator | Microsoft Office | Midjourney AI | Figma

SKILLS

Concept Development, Schematic Design, Counstruction

Documents, FFE Sourcing, Ideation, Graphic Design, Hand Rendering, Hand Sketching, Collaboration, Leadership, Model Building

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Townsend Snow & Co., Washington DC

Design Assistant

2022-Present

• Assisted in the prelisting preparation, construction management, staging and renovation of homes for sale within historic, urban and suburban neighborhoods

Masterpiece Staging and Design, Washington DC

Intern

• Staged luxury homes

July-Aug. 2022

• Selected FF&E for residential clients and organized warehouse furnishings, fixtures and decor

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Walmart X SCADpro Sprint Design Challenge, Savannah, Georgia Interiors Lead Jan. 2025

• Collaborated with 3 students of different disciplines to develop and design prototype solutions that will enhance Walmart customer user experience

• Presented a case study and mock up of integrated, user-friendly technology, infrastructure and tools for in-store, in-home, and on-the-go retail options

• Worked alongside Walmart senior designers and incorporated feedback toward project outcome

Koi, Mizu & Jardin SCAD Collaboration, Lacoste, France

Graphics Lead

Mar.-May 2024

• Collaborated with interior design students to develop a high end hospitality and retail Michelin experience which received an Honorable Mention in the Commercial Design category of the 2024 International Design Awards

• Created design presentations utilizing Revit, Enscape, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator to deliver comprehensive research, space planning, branding, construction documentation, 3D modeled renders and millwork design

Koi, Mizu & Jardin

Luxury Hospitality Project

Duration : 8 weeks

District Motion Earthstone

Other Works

Senior Thesis Project

Duration: 20 weeks

Commercial Project

Duration: 10 weeks

01. 03. 02.

04. Personal Projects 2022-2024

Koi, Mizu & Jardin

In collaboration with Wei Jou Chien and Nicole Utama Honorable Mention, 2024 International Design Award Software: Revit | Enscape | Photoshop | Illustrator | Midjourney AI Spring 2024

With two juxtaposing cultures, we blend elements of French and Japanese tradition to highlight the French Asian fusion culinary experience. Inspiration arises from French and Japanese landscapes and the building’s historical surroundings of Aix en Provence. Using materials influenced by the stone streets and Aix’s architectural details, this Michelin Star restaurant experience includes a bar and patisserie addition.The design intersects simplicity and detail with a focus on sustainability by using fresh and in season produce and sustainable materials to create a unique, comfortable and inviting experience

Location

Aix en Provence, France, “City of a Thousand Fountains”

Design done as a group

Design

Branding Package by Isabella Townsend

Concept Moodboard, Midjourney AI

Block and Bubble Diagram Schematic

Michelin Dining Experience

Meet The Chefs

Joel Robuchon

Michelin Star

French Chef

Yoshihiro Murata

Michelin Star

Japanese Chef

Design Features

Chef’s History

Fresh Local Produce Display

Local Wine Display

Japanese Landscape Pattern

Reclaimed Wood

Bamboo

Koi -Dining Plan

Design Theories

Place Attachment: An emotional bond that individuals form with specific places

Proximity and Social Distancing:

Measured distances incorporated into spaces support and encourage a variety of social interactions comfortably

Design Features

Private Dining Room reflecting the Tatami Style

Booth Seating fostering group conversation

Personal Banquet seating 1-2 persons

Vaulted Ceilings

Japanese Landscape Patterns

The fountain, a symbol of Aix en

Provence’s History

Koi - Dining Plan

Mizu - Bar Plan

District Motion

Software: Revit | Enscape | Photoshop Winter 2024-25

An athletic recreational center adressing a lack of accessible athletic recreational space for urban adolescents in D.C. striving to foster and promote fitness oportunities and encourage a more active lifestyle enriching adolescent health and development.

Location

225 7th St. SE Washington D.C.

Client

The National Fitness Foundation develops partnerships with organizations that are committed to increasing physical activity opportunities for all youth regardless of gender, ethnicity, ability, or zip code.

PROBLEM

Site Analysis

High cost of private youth sports leagues essentially inaccessible for much of the city’s youth Washington D.C.

Poorly maintained/ inadequate public athletic spaces

Project Goals

COMFORT CONNECTION OPPORTUNITY LEISURE

Primary User

Age: 13

Occupation: DC Public school student

Hometown: Washington DC

Household: Lives with full time working parents

Hopes to pursue new and fun athletic opportunities with her friends within her community

Users

Adolescents | Coaches | Parents | Employees | Locals

Eastern Market, Capitol Hill

Accessible by car, metro and bus

Largest age group: Adolescents

District Motion is designed to be a transformative and dynamic space where young people not only engage in physical activity but also begin to discover and build their sense of self. Here, they find their roots in the empowering world of movement, forging lasting relationships and developing healthy habits that support their growth. In addition to being a place for fun and entertainment, it’s a foundation for personal development, offering a dynamic environment that harnesses the raw energy of adolescents using light, color, contrast and fluid forms to create an immersive and balanced atmosphere. The space encourages adolescents to explore their strength and capabilities through activities that engage both body and mind, offering an escape from daily stresses and a chance to unwind.

Volumetric Sketches

Connection to nature providing health and wellness benefits

Interconnected space to insight interest and learning

Sense of mystery to evoke curiosity

Ignite excitement and youth adrenaline

Concept

INTERCONNECTED

Moodboard

21. STORAGE

22. LOOKOUT AREA

Level 2 Floor Plan, N.T.S.

Design Features

ADA Reception Desk

Shelving, bins and hooks for equipment storage

Interactive Game mimicking a person’s movement

Slide integrating planting and seating

Multipurpose

Design Features

Cafe POS with multiple ordering screens for simple and effecient transactions

Cafe Bar with bag hooks and a foot rail for extra comfort in addition to a ADA transaction top integrating universal design

Concrete

Pine

Grafitti’d Concrete

Synthetic Grass

Moss

Metal

Glass

Recycled Metal

Custom Mural

By Isabella Townsend

Custom Mural

By Isabella Townsend

Design Theories

Social Learning: Behavior is learned by watching others

Attention Restoration: View of natural biophilic elements

Peril: Sense of danger sparks

adrenaline and curiosity

Prospect and Refuge: Feeling of a secure environment

Games

Earthstone

Software: Revit | Enscape | Photoshop Fall 2023

A spa and retail space using universal design where one leaves feeling refreshed and renewed after a unique and inviting experience.

Location

38 Montgomery St, Savannah, GA 31401

Client

Concept

Depths Within captures one into a state of relaxation experienced through calming water elements and curved movements. A transitional space guiding one to rejuvination, fufillment, and flourishment which is acheived through the natural materials, functional lighting and light colors. A place to instill healing and peace given by the Depths Within.