Interior Design Portfolio

J A E L Y N N F O R D

i n t e r i o r d e s i g n

JAELYNN FORD

jaelynnford@gmail.com

661.523.8480

My name is Jaelynn Ford and the core motivation as a designer lies in crafting spaces that are not just functional, but also diverse and invigorating. I thrive on the opportunity to cultivate environments that ignite joy and foster a sense of belonging. I am an enthusiastic, detail oriented, and organized student designer who flourishes in collaborative environments. I possess a strong work ethic and I am eager to acquire knowledge and beneficial experience within the interior design industry.

EDUCATION

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Fine Arts Interior Design 2024

EXPERIENCE

DESIGN INTERN

10 Reservoirs: Santa Clara Water | January 2023 - July 2023

• Funded by SJSU Design Department DE Grant.

• Researched the history of Santa Clara and its’ reservoir topography.

• Created analytical drawings in Photoshop.

DESIGN INTERN

San Jose State University | September 2022 - December 2022

• Remodeled the SJSU President’s Residence.

• Collaborated with team to develop creative concepts.

• Digitally modeled the home in accordance with measurements.

INVOLVEMENT

IIDA Student Member

IDSO - SJSU Interior Design Student Organization

SOFTWARE

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe InDesign

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Suite

• AutoCAD

• Autodesk Revit

• Enscape

• Grasshopper

• Rhinoceros 3D

• SketchUp

ASANA Commercial Tenant Improvement 4 THE HARMONY HUB Cultural Art Center ................................................................................................................................................... 12 THE STANDARD HOTEL Hospitality Improvement 22 GULF Architectural Exploration ........................................................................................................................................... 30 NOIR OASIS Furniture Design 36 WOVEN NEST Capstone Thesis ....................................................................................................................................................... 42

ASANA

Commercial Workplace Tenant Improvement

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

SCOPE: 2 Levels | 25,000 SF | Programming | Space Planning

DESIGN SOFTWARES: Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop Enscape | Revit | Rhino

DESIGN CHALLENGE: The main challenge for this project was to focus on space planning, incorporating the company’s values and branding.

DESIGN SOLUTION: This office redesign reflects Asana’s core values while encouraging employees to return to the office and feel inclined to do their work in various collaboration spaces.

FIRST LEVEL - RECEPTION

RECEPTION 1 LOUNGE 1 PHONE ROOM 6 COLLABORATION 4 SHARED OFFICE 1 SMALL CONFERENCE 2 MEDIUM CONFERENCE 2 LARGE CONFERENCE 1 ALL-HANDS 1 CAFE 1 BREAK ROOM 1 PHONE ROOM 8 COLLABORATION 7 SCRUM 2 SHARED OFFICE 2 LARGE CONFERENCE 1 LOUNGE 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 WORKSTATIONS 84 WORKSTATIONS 54 10, 903 USF PRIMARY CIRCULATION SECONDARY CIRCULATION 14, 097 USF PRIMARY CIRCULATION SECONDARY CIRCULATION

LEVEL 2

“Savina” Pouff Sofa

Steelcase

“Migration SE”

Height-Adjustable Desk

LEVEL 1

Concrete-Collaborative “Pacifica” Counter Slab Alabaster lmc + lyc Bolia “Cosh Armchair” in Curry Velvet Blu Dot Coffee Table Viccarbe Steelcase “Coalesse” Modular Lounge System

LEVEL 1 | 1/8” = 1’

LEVEL 2 | 1/8” = 1’

Asana Graphic Asana Graphic BEHR “Wild Watermelon” Custom Asana FilzFelt “Arcade” Wall Paneling FilzFelt “Arcade” Wall Paneling in 671 Pfingstrose BuzziSpace “Buzzishield Desk” Divider

SECOND LEVEL - COLLABORATION SPACE

FIRST LEVEL - CAFE

COLLABORATION

PERSPECTIVE VIEW COLLABORATION BOOTH TOP VIEW FIRST LEVEL - COLLABORATION SPACE

BOOTH

THE HARMONY HUB

Cultural Art Center

TEAM COLLABORATION: Jaelynn Ford, Juliana Francisco, Alyssa Toyooka

SCOPE: 4 Levels | Programming | Conceptual Design

DESIGN SOFTWARES: Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop | Enscape | Rhino

DESIGN CHALLENGE: The main challenge of this project was to re-imagine an already existing US Bank in Reno, Nevada, capturing the culture of the city while developing a new and exciting attraction for locals.

DESIGN SOLUTION: The existing building is converted into The Harmony Hub Cultural Center that exhibits inclusiveness by culturally representing all genres of music, while also encouraging family-friendly outings. We focused our design on connection, community, and celebration.

RESTAURANT

FOURTH LEVEL -

Reno is known as the biggest little city in the world, with many casinos to choose from. With its high active tourism and casino scene, what happens to the locals who permanently reside?

With a music based center, we wanted to focus on creating a more family friendly environment in contrast to the reputation Reno currently has.

The three design objectives that drove the design development.

The user experience is guided by our design language of the curvature flow of sound waves.

The sound wave staircase visually represents a connection between the concept and different spaces

RESTAURANT STAGE PATIO

MAIN CIRCULATION

SECONDARY CIRCULATION

EMERGENCY EXIT

GALLERY WALK

MAIN CIRCULATION

SECONDARY CIRCULATION

EMERGENCY EXIT

MUSIC EDUCATION

INSTRUMENT RENTAL

LOUNGE

MAIN CIRCULATION

SECONDARY CIRCULATION

EMERGENCY EXIT

RECEPTION CAFE LOUNGE RETAIL

MAIN CIRCULATION

SECONDARY CIRCULATION

EMERGENCY EXIT

LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 3 7 9 10 11

1 2 3 8 1 2 3 4

1

BAR

1 2 3 4

RESTAURANT + PATIO BAR MUSIC GALLERY WALK MUSIC EDUCATION CLASSROOM MUSIC EDUCATION CLASSROOM INSTRUMENT RENTAL RETAIL CAFE + LOUNGE RECEPTION

LOADING DOCK ADA FIRST LEVEL - RETAIL

ELEVATOR ADA STAIRS RESTROOM STORAGE RESTROOM NOT IN SCOPE

SECOND LEVEL - MUSIC EDUCATION CLASSROOM

THIRD LEVEL - GALLERY WALK

THE STANDARD HOTEL

Hospitality Improvement

TEAM COLLABORATION: Jaelynn Ford, Victoria Schellenberg

SCOPE: Conceptual Design

DESIGN SOFTWARES: Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop | Enscape | Rhino

DESIGN CHALLENGE: One of Los Angeles’ most famous and iconic hotels, The Standard Hotel has permanently closed, looking for a re-brand that maintains it’s attraction status.

DESIGN SOLUTION: My partner and I decided to focus on engaging the young and adventurous by adding new attractions including an interactive exhibition, a restaurant, and a play area designed for the enjoyment of children, while the adults enjoy some drinks at our restaurant.

RECEPTION

Los Angeles is the largest city in California with an updated population of almost 4 million. LA is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethic and cultural diversity, metropolitan area, and robust economy.

Our concept was to present an exciting feature that seamlessly integrates into the city’s illustrious array of tourist attractions. The ethereal beauty of the Northern Lights was the source of inspiration.

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES

The Griffith Observatory 30 minutes from The Standard Hotel Walt Disney Concert Hall 4 minutes from The Standard Hotel Dodger Stadium 5 minutes from The Standard Hotel LACMA Urban Lights 16 minutes from The Standard Hotel

The curvature of this pattern inspired various lighting elements, as it represents the semblance of The Northern Lights.

The exhibition walls were produced from this pattern, creating an enclosure that feels like The Northern Lights.

Before developing the project further, we were to explore the construction of various patterns using different techniques on Rhinoceros 3D. These patterns were then used to inspire our concept development for our revitalization of The Standard Hotel.

LEGEND

1. MAIN ENTRANCE

2. RECEPTION

3. LOBBY

4. PLAY AREA

5. EXHIBITION 6. LOUNGE 7. RESTAURANT 8. PATIO 9. WATERFALL

PUBLIC USER GUEST USER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

EXHIBITION

PERSPECTIVE SECTION

RECEPTION + LOBBY EXHIBITION LOUNGE PATIO + WATERFALL

PLAY AREA

GULF

Architectural Exploration

TEAM COLLABORATION: Jaelynn Ford, Elsa Faretta, Alyssa Toyooka

DESIGN SOFTWARES: Adobe Photoshop | Enscape | Rhino

DESIGN CHALLENGE: The objective of this project was to explore an extension of Rhinoceros 3d, called “Grasshopper.” We were to use plug-ins to develop a mesh system that could harbor multiple functions such as a wearable object or an architectural structure.

DESIGN SOLUTION: My partners and I created a structural element that radiates the feeling of entrapment or walking through a slender tunnel. Which led us to the name “Gulf.”

For reference, a gulf is a deep recess in the ocean almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth or a very deep ravine or tunnel.

PERSPECTIVE VIEW

Through exploring the Rhinoceros 3D extension “Grasshopper,” this primitive was constructed by connecting multiple solid surfaces and then removing some surfaces to create voids. By removing these surfaces, it allowed us to create a more refined and precise mesh geometry system.

After the creation of the primitive element, multi-functionality was explored, as “Gulf” was then developed further into an exterior structure as well as a sustainable wearable object.

WEARABLE EXPLORATION

NOIR OASIS

Furniture Design

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

DESIGN CHALLENGE: Re-imagine the design of an existing chair and create a new piece that can be either functional, non-functional, or a symbol of creativity.

DESIGN APPROACH: “Noir Oasis” transformed into a surprise for my mother, seamlessly blending into the soothing tones of her home while embracing the natural charm of her biophilic environment through the use of rattan.

WOOD-CUTTING + STRUCTURED RATTAN

WOOD-CUTTING + WEAVING

WOOD-CUTTING + EXPOSED RATTAN

BEFORE AFTER

WOVEN NEST

Capstone Thesis

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

DESIGN SOFTWARES: Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop | Enscape | Rhino

DESIGN CHALLENGE: The primary objective for this project entailed a comprehensive analysis of a pre-existing structure, composed of solid concrete and glass, with the aim of devising a solution that balances and complements the buildings’ inherent qualities by introducing an engaging and new element.

DESIGN SOLUTION: The “soft system,” I have created employs an approach to experimentation on a broader scale, using weaving techniques with lightweight materials to establish moments of solitude. This system embodies solace amidst respite, akin to receiving a comforting embrace, thereby evoking a profound sense of peace and comfort. This system harmoniously integrates with the dynamics of the public library, creating secluded spaces within its open environment.