Jen McClelland
Interior Design Portfolio 2025 University of Texas at Austin
Personal Statement
Jen McClelland
My design process is driven by curiosity about how people interact with the world around them—through connections with other humans, space, time, digital interfaces, and built environments. Understanding how people find meaningful connection and how design can optimize human experiences is at the core of my work.
Over the past ten years as a visual designer, I’ve had the opportunity to create for a range of industries, from designing for professional sports teams to crafting interactive experiences for a children’s hospital. This journey has shaped my skills, broadened my perspective, and strengthened my ability to design with purpose.
These skills have given me both the confidence and direction to pursue a career in interior design. At UTSOA, I am expanding my understanding of fundamental design principles for the built environment. More importantly, this journey has encouraged me to cultivate deeper human connections—both through academic projects and volunteer opportunities.
Jen McClelland
Interior Design Portfolio 2025
University of Texas at Austin
Education
University of Texas at Austin
Master of Interior Design
UT School of Architecture
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
College of Architecture, Art, and Design
design@jenmc.com
jenmc.com
515.686.7560
Florence University of the Arts
Italian Renaissance Art
CIS Abroad in Florence, Italy
Awards
UTSOA, Design Excellence Award
Core Studio I - 2023
PRSA, Bronze Anvil
Creative Tactics - 2019
Academic Appointments
Interior Design History
Teaching Assistant
UT School of Architecture
Experience
Lutron Electronics + Ketra
Visual Designer
October 2019 - January 2024
Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions
Graphic Designer
September 2018 - July 2019
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Graphic Designer
October 2015 - September 2018
Rare Design
Graphic Designer
May 2014 - September 2015
Skills
Digital Skills
Rhino, Enscape, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative
Suite, UI Design, HTML5, CSS, Figma
Production Skills
Creative Illustration, Brand Development, Logo
Design, Packaging Design, Editorial Design, Apparel
Design, Print Production, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting,
Scale Modeling, Technical Drawing
Academic Work
Human Pathways and the Spaces In-Between
Squiggle Sand Textile
Multiformity
Hôtel de la Fille Étrange
Human Pathways and the Spaces In-Between
Core Studio III: Contextualizing
Lever House Exterior
Midtown Manhattan
390 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022
This exploration reveals how human made patterns influence spatial layout and identifies the core elements of a living unit, starting with the kitchen, and examines how these components influence how humans behave within the geometry of a compact living space. The study considers spatial efficiency, organization, and the intuitive paths that people take as they move through an environment. By analyzing different configurations, it seeks to uncover design strategies that optimize the use of space without sacrificing the usability of the space. In addition, this exploration reveals how transparency and aperatures impact space.
Lever House
Residential Corridor
Residential Corridor
Internal Stairwell
Unit Model Studies
Unit and Floor Studies
Squiggle Sand Textile
Construction II: Textile Design
Color Variations
Upholstered Armchair
Multiformity
Core Studio I: Objective vs. Subjective Space
Model Drawings
Model Studies
Model Geometry
Plan Drawing of Mebane Gallery Installation
Hôtel de la Fille Étrange
Studio II: Film Inspired Suite
Cinematography
Color Palette
Set Design
Costume Design
design@jenmc.com
jenmc.com
515.686.7560