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Jaime Curtis Throughout my childhood, I have always been passionate about design and art. I have noticed over the years that my passion has truly grown and I am excited to begin sharing my creativity in the professional world.

SKILLS Good Communication

Good Time

Organized

Management

EXPERIENCE Interior Design Intern, Arcsine | Oakland, CA SEPTEMBER-PRESENT Currently assisting on multiple projects with drawing sets, FF&E specifications, material selection and concept design. Web Developer, Team S.S.Y. | Antioch, CA NOVEMBER 2020-PRESENT Worked with partner to develop a working website for TeamS.S.Y. to launch haircare products and a service page where clients can book online. Currently working on developing new products and marketing strategies to expand the company. Design Teacher Assistant | San Jose State University AUGUST 2020-MAY 2021 Acted as a teacher assistant by helping the professor organize classes and critique students work to improve their design projects.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Revit

SJSU Interior Design Student Organization (IDSO) Member (2018-2020) Studio Manager (2020-2021)

AutoCad SketchUp

Co-President (2021-2022)

Rhino

International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Member (2019-present) IIDA 2021 Student Portfolio Review Winner

Adobe Indesign Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member (2021-Present) Received for achieving an excellent academic standing at SJSU

Enscape

Jaimeacurtis@gmail.com (510)-935-9171

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EDUCATION Bachelor’s in Interior Design and Minor in Business | San Jose State University AUGUST 2017 – MAY 2022 Completed 3 years at SJSU and have consistently received a 3.9 GPA. Received a President’s Scholar Award for obtaining a 4.0 for multiple semesters. Received a Dean’s Scholar Award for obtaining a 3.5 and higher.

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Collectivity Oasis Panasonic Sweet Reads Maya

CULTURAL CENTER Size: 8,500 Sqft Software: Rhino, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop Collectivity is a cultural center that is based in an old 1950s Villa in Beit Hanina, Jerusalem. The Villa was transformed into a space that focuses on culturally enriching activities that supports and engages the local people to feel connected and rejuvenated. It connects the people of Beit Hanina to food, art, music and nature.

COLLECTIVITY

INSPIRATION

SITE ANALYSIS

Palestine Area A & B Area C Site Israel

Beit Hanina is a small city located on the main street that connects to the busy city of Ramallah. It resides in a poorer neighborhood due to its culturally charged city and its long history of divide. The Oslo agreement divided the country between Palestine and Israel. Which has left Beit Hanina under military control where there are more restrictions over the people. Although the cultural divide is apparent; art, family and food are very important amongst all religions. There are three main religions within Jerusalem: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Based on the site context and analysis, the space was designed to help heal that divide by bringing the community together.

B New Limestone Existing Limestone

DESIGN APPROACH AND IMPLEMENTATION

Design Approach: Balance of structure and delicates. I used arches to delegate different spaces and create a harmony with the exterior and interior. Design Implementation: Use arches/ columns to connect the different activities together and contrast it with more simplistic furniture pieces and nature.

This quick study consisted of layering arches to understand its spatial quality Alleyway in Jerusalem

Design Approach Connecting the interior and exterior as well as both levels with lofted columns to allow a strong connection to nature

Programming Connecting people through Food, Art, Nature, and Music

Community Create a Hub that brings people together with a multi-functional space through culturally enriching and supportive activities

There are two column canopy systems derived from simple circles. It acts as structural support for the terrace and as spatial connections between the different programs.

The materials palette is based on the popular Israeli meal Hummus. Jerusalem is known for having some of the best hummus in the country. The site materials are selected to capture the beauty and simplicity of Jerusalem’s hummus. The materials are meant to be lighter and delicate to support the existing limestone walls and the lofted columns that connect the different spaces together. Ingredients: usually dry chickpeas, tahina, garlic, lemon, salt, olive oil.

PROGRAMMING AND FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Restaurant and Garden

First Floor

Second Floor

Restaurant Kitchen Lounge Area with Fountain Outdoor seating Bathroom Garden Stairs

Exhibition Terrace Stairs

Live Music and Art Exhibition

Base Pattern

Partition

Shelving

Windows

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

The second floor houses the art exhibition and live music on the terrace. The floor plan was organized to array out and around the columns. The opening through the two levels in the center helped encourage spatial organization. On the terrace, incorporating the tree within the design was important to blur the lines of indoor and outdoor living spaces. Spatial organization was determined through an arraying method from the central tree. 11

PERSPECTIVES

In this section you can see how the columns are working to connect the different spaces together as well as nature. It also shows the height of the columns in comparison to the furniture.

The floor material is a terrazzo light stone textured porcelain that helps accent the beautiful existing limestone walls. It was important to adapt the design around this limestone to respect it’s 50-70 year old age. With this design, utilizing natural light was very important to help brighten the space and connect to the outdoors. There are also plants and ivy vines within the space to rejuvenate and refresh the community members spirits.

RETAIL IMPROVEMENT Group of Two

Size: 13,329 Sqft Software: Rhino, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop Oasis is a conceptual design for District S based in Beirut, Lebanon. The design goal was to create beautiful spaces that reflect the culture and wealthy atmosphere of Beirut. This location had many spaces to design that all needed to connect and create a universal plan for the public. The concept focuses on creating a self-care and leisure space for people to enjoy life.

OASIS

OASIS CONCEPT

DESIGN FACTORS

District S -Located in Beirut Lebanon -The site is known for its artsy creative environment -Daytime and night life is important

The Client -Wealthy business man -Owns District S -No set program

NAIL SHOP

SHOPPING

WINERY

CAFE

“Sometimes, You Just Need A Break, To A Place You Love To Get Away From Everything” 19

-Unknown

Clientele: business people and leisure shoppers Majority 14-64 years old Aesthetic: high end and upscale venue Emphasis: Gold Environment: art galleries, retail shops, and studios

PROGRAMMING AND HISTORY

Legend cafe/ club musicians/ concert area gaming area wine store wine tasting bathroom boutique shops lobby nail salon door flow of entry

SHADOWS

2D PATTERN DEVELOPMENT

Subtracting

Point Control/ Shape Manipulation

This shadow image was the inspiration for the base pattern that will be seen throughout the project. This constant repetition of the same shape is what gave rise to the manipulation of a single pattern. This manipulation allowed the creation of a catalog of patterns that can be controlled through changing small aspects.

Start with a 12-sided polygon

Grid Movement

Pinching/ Pulling

Copy the polygon in all directions and document the points

Connect the points down the center with diagonal lines

Combine both the gird and the points to get the shape of the pattern

Connect the different points on the 12-sided polygon to produce this alternative grid

Final Pattern

3D PATTERN DEVELOPMENT

Recipe 1.Start with base grid and pattern 2.Extrude solid objects up different heights 3.Leave center shapes open with just hexagons extruded to create a path 4.Outer edges only extrude curve 5.Use Cage Edit to manipulate the shape

Analysis Adjusting the heights of the extrusions created depth and space in the pattern Morphing the Pattern softened the edges and created a continuous shape

2D PATTERN TO 3D DEVELOPMENT

FLOOR PLAN WITH PATTERNS

Boutique Shop Display

Boutique Shop Display 2

Nail Salon Ceiling Piece

There are four different patterns used through the six zones. Each pattern was specifically placed in each zone to develop spacial designs as well as ornamental use throughout District S. The call-outs on the side show some of the objects that were manipulated from each of these base patterns.

Cafe Pods and Ceiling Light

Wine Tasting Booth Seating

WINE TASTING PERSPECTIVE

NAIL SALON PERSPECTIVE

To add to the Luxurious and artsy feel of District S, we went with a material palette that let us explore color but incorporated natural stones and tiles universally throughout each space. The usage of gold was another big component regarding the design for District S. Gold is a staple piece in Lebanon that radiates wealth and expense throughout the city. 25

FLOOR PLAN

PERSPECTIVES

In this section you can see into the spaces of our Luxury and Street-wear Boutique Shops, as well as the Cafe/ Night Club and Lounge 27

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

In the Winery, the focal point is the giant ceiling pieces that engulfs the space. These pieces are derived from a 2D Pattern that is also used to create the wine display barrels underneath. The ceiling also has pieces that glow and act as a light source to illuminate the space. In the winery, there are deeper colors of burgundy and grays to set an intimate and cozier feel to the space. 29

WINERY PERSPECTIVE

The Cafe/ Bar and Night Lounge is a great social setting for people to interact and take in the beautiful structural designs of District S. The design for this space was derived from the 2D flower pattern that branched out to become the step system, ceiling pieces, and the pods in this space. The steps were designed in a way to be interactive and allow people to climb up and mingle with friends. We also filled in the spaces where the pattern meets with a lightly blue tinted resin that appears to glisten when the natural sunlight hits it. 31

TENANT IMPROVEMENT Size: 16,000 Sqft Software: Revit, Sketchup, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator

Panasonic is an energy company that makes items to improve the lives and maintain the well-being of people. It started out as a Japanese company but developed into one of the biggest electronic corporations in the world. Our challenge was to redesign Panasonic headquarters in Mountain View, CA to encourage collaboration and incorporate the use of biophilic elements to connect with nature.

PANASONIC

DESIGN CONCEPT

SITE ANALYSIS

ENERGY

FLEXIBILITY

Mountain View, CA. CONNECTION

FRESH

To analyze biophilic elements and find ways to improve the well-being of the employees at Panasonic, I created a collage of plants and succulents. I then defined certain lines that stood out from this collage. These lines are what sparked the development of the forms throughout this project.

PUZZLE CONCEPT

The concept for Panasonic is a puzzle. After completing the site analysis I understood one of the biggest things the Mountain View location lacked was communication. Our client explained the use of the different departments and how the majority tends to keep to themselves. This idea of a puzzle will work to bring the different departments closer together while also sparking more communication with one another. Puzzles signify connection and thinking out side the box to solve problems.

BUBBLE AND MATRIX PROGRAMMING

lounge Area HR Worstations Focus pods

Focus pods

Offices/ Conferance rooms

DEPARTMENTS COLLABORATION

Open Shelters

R&D Worstations Breakroom/ Townhall

PUBLIC

Mother’s room lounge Area

PRIVATE FOCUS AREAS

Sales Worstations Swing lounge Area

Focus pods

Offices/ Conferance rooms

Lobby/ Reception

OTHER

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DIRECT AJACENCY

549

1261 178

BREAKROOM MOTHERS ROOM

10,027

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982 744

4 3

OPEN SHELTERS

373 668 88

4 1

1, 403 135

5 1

NEARBY

441 759

NOT RELATED

189 173

CAFETERIA

WORKSPACE LOUNGE AREA FOCUS PODS LOBBY MAIL ROOM

CONFERENCE SMALL CONFERENCE OFFICE

4 3

PHONE ROOM

STORAGE

833

2 6

317 471

2 1

L WORKROOM LAB EQUIP

IDF

RELAXATION OFFICE/ HUDDLE WORKROOM LAB

Offices/ Conferance rooms

7 7

8 12 10

5 2 SALES

4 3

-Added an acoustical felt ceiling to block noise and a variety of focus areas for employees to work.

RESEARCH & DESIGN

-changed out the standard cubicle desking to open up the plan and spark communication.

CLIENTS

LOBBY

MOTHER’S ROOM

WELLNESS ROOM

10 FOCUS PODS

WORK STATION

TOWN HALL

PHONE ROOM

11 SWING WORK AREA

STORAGE

BREAK ROOM

12 LARGE MEETING ROOM

LOBBY ShawContract Carpet Tile Golden Gate

AllSteel Laminate Neowalnut

DesignTex Hem Stitch Tangerine

Wilsonart Laminate Brazilwood

Feature wall with an organic shape derived from testing out different lines. It’s framing is wood with glass in the center. The wall also incorporates Biophilia. The biophilic element connects clients and employees to nature and sparks Panasonic’s move towards green energy. 39

PROTOTYPES

Ceiling grid is derived from a puzzle created that plays with the forms I discovered with the biophilia collage. 41

TABLE CONCEPT

The breakroom incorporates color and more personality for Panasonic. The prominent colors of orange sparks movement and activity through the space. I created a variety of seating for employees to take advantage of the space. Panasonic suffers from many people eating at their desk rather than the breakroom because the space was dark and lacked seating. There is now many custom forms to integrate all departments. 42

NEW DESKING

OPEN FOCUS PODS

ELEVATIONS HEIGHT 7’ 4 11/16” DEPTH 4’ 9”

New desking systems sparks more communication amongst the workers in the Research and Development section. They have dividers up to allow for some privacy.

TOP VIEW

Designed focus pods to allow for employees to work individually while encouraging open communication. The pods are created from one piece that is arrayed around in a semicircle.

BASE PATTERN

WORKSTATIONS

COLLABORATION

INTERACTIVE WALL DEVELOPMENT

STEELCASE FLEX

STEELCASE BIVI

CEILING GRID

This wall was created for the sales department. It plays with the concept of puzzle pieces coming together to form a whole. I designed built in single seating spaces for people to work individually. This wall feature has biophilia elements to tie the space back to nature and green energy.

BIOPHILIA WALL ELEVATION

SALES

BUZZISPACE BUZZIFELT STONE GREY 67

BUZZISPACE 100% POLYESTER TRCS OCEAN 6091

BENTLEY CARPET TILE ENTANGLEMENT 400029

INTERFACE CARPET TILE 105020 SIDEWALK/ NARANJA

RETAIL SHOP DESIGN Size: 4,143 Sqft Software: Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop Sweet Reads is a bookstore and candy shop that sparks people’s imagination and brings out the child that lives in everyone. It consists of geometric shapes and interesting structural elements that are captured from the idea of candy crystals. It captures the idea of the owl and technology by playing with old and new materials. This shop has a modern yet cozier feel by incorporating a warmer materials palette.

SWEET READS

DESIGN CONCEPT

SITE ANAYLSIS

San Jose, CA. This preliminary model focuses on the concept of the owl and technology. This sparked the idea of incorporating both an old and new approach to the space. The colors inside the clear plastic spheres represent the owl eyes, while the string is a representation of electrical power lines. When designing a book store we looked for inspiration from the owl because it is known as the bird of wisdom and knowledge.

Collaborative model with Jamie Demelo and Zapaer Feieraiwen

CANDY CRYSTALS The first Friday reading area is a place where people can explore crafts and new books with authors. The dome is inspired by candy. I specifically studied the jaw breaker and candy crystals. The dome has a hard outer shell that acts as a shelter. The hardwood framing of the final dome model plays with the owl and their need for a solid shelter. Crystallized candy and sugar cubes can also be seen by the stain glass the compose the dome. This adds a private yet open effect for the customers.

Candy Crystal Study: seven day process

RCP

BOOKSTORE PERSPECTIVE

RCP FIRST FLOOR 1/8" = 1'-0"

FIRST RCP PLAN

RCP SECOND FLOOR 1/8" = 1'-0"

SWEET READS JAIME CURTIS 03/04/2020

SECOND RCP PLAN

CRYSTAL LIGHT FIXTURE

CRYSTAL SHELVING + RECEPTION

FLOOR PLANS

3 2 7

5 9

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

FFRA

BOOKSTORE

ABSTRACT WALL SHELVING

10 CANDY STORAGE

BOOKSTORE CASH WRAP

STORAGE

CANDY SHOP CASH WRAP

11 SEATING AREA

BEST SELLERS

BATHROOM

CHOCOLATE CASING

12 CANDY SHOP

FFRA PERSPECTIVE

STORE FRONT ELEVATION

The forms seen in this project explore the idea of power lines that grow and expand to connect an abundance of people together. This growth can be seen through the crystallized clustered light fixture.

HEIGHT 16’- 8”

TOP VIEW

FRONT VIEW

WILSONART ASTRO STRANDZ 4940 VENEER

KNOLL TEXTILES HAZE IN HARVEST

ROCKLER WALNUT WOOD LUMBER

Owner Project Name

evit

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Description

Date

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E3 Scale

11/18/2019 9:26:20 PM

AXONOMETRIC

CANDY SHOP PERSPECTIVE

LIGHTING FIXTURE

Software: Rhino, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop The Maya is a table light fixture that is derived from a micro image of the inside of a Zebra Fish. It looks into the actin which is a protein that gives animals their mobility. This image looks into the actin process and includes color to provide depth and a better understanding of each form. The study helped capture the curves, layers and depth within the fixture to create a fluid form.

MAYA

MICRO-IMAGE STUDY

This is the inspirational image that shows at a 63X magnification of the inside of a Zebrafish. This drawing captures the layering method of the actin process. It shows the bottom curves with linear lines that are contoured and irregular polygons that are layered on top. The breakdown of the components analyze the two systems that were used to create this form.

STUDY MODELS

These are my study models where I wanted to use irregular fluid curves down the middle to create the form of the fixture. The lighting fixture concept is combining fluidity of forms through intertwining waves and circular buds. This acts as a diffuser that creates a soft and delicate experience. In these mock ups, I explored adding a structural support to the table lamp, in order to better attach the buds and curves onto it’s frame. I also began exploring better materials to construct the fixture such as wood, mylar, PVC and parchment paper.

Phase 1: Exploring Form

Phase 2: Exploring Scale

Wall Sconce Study Model

Phase 3: Exploring Structure and Shadows

MAYA TABLE FIXTURE

The table lamp is able to diffuse a good amount of the light source through the translucent and opaque materials used, while still incorporating direct sources of light. Maya can be placed on any type of table and it displays focal glow through it’s vibrant and glowing form.

The fixture contains many fluid waves that surrounds the central structure. The buds also attach to this structure and helps shield and diffuse the LED strip.

MATERIALS SELECTION

FABRICATION METHOD

PVC Material

Mylar Material

6’ - 0”

A B

Sand Blasted Blown Translucent Glass

2’- 8 1/2”

1/4” Circular Dowels

6’ - 0”

White Powder Coated Steel

B Dowels 3/16” Circular

2’- 8 1/2”

The light fixture’s structure is made out of powder coated white steel that is welded together. The mylar and PVC are attached to the structure through a threaded string method and the buds are a blown sand blasted glass to create a translucent effect.

1/4” Circular Dowels 3/16” Circular Dowels

2 Different sizes of waves 15 smaller waves 26 larger waves

LIGHTING FIXTURE

Type of lamp

LED Strip

Cool Light 6000K

Efficacy

1500 Lumen

Power Source

DC12V Adapter

Intensity

10 levels of dimmability

Distribution

Direct and Indirect

Translucent buds

Total waves

The 6000k LED strip runs along the central stick and wraps above and below to produce both direct and indirect light distribution. Maya also has the opportunity to produce ambient luminescence which heavily depends on it’s environment such as higher inter-reflectance of surfaces and additional lighting in the space. 66

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