Interior Design Portfolio

"THE ART OF ARCHITECTURE MAKES OUR EXISTENCE NOT ONLY VISIBLE BUT MEANINGFUL"

- Francis D K Ching

JESSICA BYERS

(705) 457-6767

Jess ca Byers@outlook com

l nkedin com/in/ ess calynnbyers

Instagram: @jessicabyers art

I am a third-year Bachelor of interior Design Student seeking a full-time internship position starting in May to the end of August 2023.

The field of interior architecture is always pushing the boundar es of creativity and innovation Being able to re-imagine space and the bui t environment in a way to promote improved user well-being in relation to the natural environment from a conceptual point-of-view to reality, inspires me to keep expanding my knowledge I am looking forward to gain industry experience, and learning from a team of des gn professionals that have a simi ar pass on

Bachelor of Interior Design

HUMBER COLLEGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(4 Years, Currently in 3rd Year

HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS SECONDARY SCHOOL

Highschoo Dip oma I N T R O D U C T I O N

SEPT 2020 - PRESENT

Storefront Design Services

LOCKSIDE TRADING COMPANY

Salesperson for customized furniture, light ng, décor & accessories

H gh eve of knowledge on product specs, material/fabric durability

Performed on-site & virtual interior design & decorat ng consultations

Supp ed clients with personalized design packages & space plans

Selected furniture, ghting, w ndow treatments, f nishes & fabrics etc

Staging in-store product displays routine y & product inventory

New-Build Luxury Cottage Painter

HARDCORE PAINT & STAIN

nterior & exterior pa nting, detailing & wood finishing

Experience on new-build cottage jobsites across Ha burton

Required extreme attention to detai s, finishes, and mater a ty Ontar o s Cottage Country, with pro eranging in sizes/designs

Gallery Assistant

RAILS END GALLERY

Assisted w th ga ery art nsta lations ighting adjustments, running information tours about exh bits

Staged gift shop displays & artist works; cashier

Soft Skills

Deta Or ented

Adaptable

Passionate Creative

Technical Skills

Revit & AutoCAD

Enscape & Twin Motion

Hard Working Reliab e

Bilingual (ENG, FR)

Adobe Photoshop & InDes gn

Manua Drawing & Rendering, V sual Artist

Inter or Design - Sandra Toogood

Legacy Award Rec pient

2021/22 Humber College

Inter or Decor Resources Canada

Denn s Masca Scholarship Recipient 2021/22

A -Heart Junior Award 2022 - Curling Canada

(Presented to 8 applicants across Canada to promote divers ty & nclusiv ty in Cur ng)

CCAA Academ c All-Canadian Award

Humber Co ege Dean s List Recipient

2020-2022 School Years

Humber Hawks Varsity

Women s Curling Athlete

Humber Co ege Academic Degree Scholarship

The Ethe L Curry Gallery

Award for Visual Arts 2020

Available Upon Request

School Letter Recipient H H S S

Researched & gathered histor ca information about the or ginal railway station now the gallery building)

Developed creat ve ways to share the h story with the public through weekly newspaper artic es, sketches & photos, d gita slideshows, blog posts, short stor es

Assistant Interior Decorator

ACM DESIGNS

Assisted w th c ent meetings, des gn photoshoots, presentations

Performed site v s ts, taking notes on space layouts, concept ideas, measurements, key points for further research & the clients needs

Supported projects with CAD drawings, SketchUp renders, sketches

Selected wa co ours fabrics & f nishes then organized into schedu es Project management roles: organizing product specs & c ent binders.

Customer Service & Sales

BENJAMIN MOORE RETAIL STORE

MAY 2022 - PRESENT

MAR

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MUSKOKA COTTAGE

"Layering"

FINE-DINING RESTAURANT

"Harmony"

SHIPPING CONTAINER POP-UP

"Void"

LUXURY RETAIL BOUTIQUE

"Dispersion"

CURLING CLUB COMMUNAL KITCHEN

"Aging-in-Place"

WORKING DRAWINGS

"Dental Office Staff Room"

MUSKOKA COTTAGE

Client: Family of 3

Project Completion: Mar. - Apr. 2022

This year-round cottage occupies a highly desired cottage country site that is situated on a narrow strip of the Canadian Shield resting between the Georgian Bay and the town of Parry Sound, accessible by road with a neighbour on one side This property gave an opportunity to address both the larger lake frontage and view, plus beautiful native trees and vegetation which will remain respected and will inform the new build design

The design will integrate into the gradual slopping terrain to it's advantage. This will result in a unique, informed play on space and form, while maintaining the functionality and simplicity of a cottage country lifestyle The clients wish to arrive and immediately feel at ease, and enjoy hosting guests periodically

"LAYERING"

Having grown up in the heart of cottage country my whole life, the approach to this design will be a guide from the thick forest arrival to the discovery of the lakefront Coming to the cottage is a place to escape to something pure- the natural environment The architectural design will be developed into different boxes that are staggered from one another to offer the most variety of views, the layering of slanted rooflines, camouflaging with the surrounding trees, to offer the most daylight in private spaces, also optimizing daylight in the winter season The entry will resemble a glass bridge so that the moment one steps out of the car, they re greeted by the lake view, also separating the private and public wings. The interior will feature different floor planes to follow the topography.

ANNOTATED PROGRAM

Room Name

Main Entry

Utility Room

Room Area

5-4" x 10-3"

8-7" x 7-3"

Important Des gn Considerations

- Dedicated boot & coat storage (Min. 4 hanging space)

- Direct view to lakefront

- Storage bench

- Indoor storage

- Electrical Panel - 2 wide on wall with 3 clear in front

- Electric water heater - 2 x 2 space with 3 clear space on one side

- Laundry: Stacked high efficiency washer & dryer + sink

- Water pressure tank & water filtration system - 2x 2 space with 2 clear space in front

Living Area

18-9" x 11-6"

- Seating flexible to accommodate 6, comfortably sit 4

- Mu ti-functional with dining & kitchen - use of form & dimension n architecture to emphasize individual spaces

- High importance on views - Entrance to lakefront & outdoor deck

- Provide creative solution to keep TV out of focus, still accessible/functional when desired

- Closed & open storage/custom mil work

- Feature fireplace -

Dining Area Kitchen

23' x 12"

Seat 4

- Ad acency to kitchen for family meals

- Wet bar with custom storage

- Close to exterior access for outside meals & lakefront views

- Central y positioned designed to accommodate communal cooking & easy access from front entrance when bringing in groceries

- Allow for part of the space to engage non-cookers while clients are entertaining guests - ex. Island with bar stool seating

- Importance on views outdoors & to adjacent public spaces i e Dining, Living

- Standard size app iances considering efficient kitchen working triangle

- L shaped layout would be ideal with is and, custom millwork with storage

Main Bathroom

9 x 5-6"

- 4 PC WC

- Ad acency to Entry & Bedroom 2

Master Bedroom

10-9"x 6-9"

- Bedside surface, storage & ight fixtures, queen sized bed centered on main wall

- Walk-in-closet or his & hers closets

- Private deck & outdoor access door, with dedicated seating arrangement to face lakefront view

Master Bathroom

10-2"x 9'-9"

- Large walk-in-shower, access to daylight (upper windows to keep privacy)

- Only access is from master bedroom

Guest Bed /Home Office

13 x 9-5"

- Flexible to accommodate second s eeper ex. futon, sofa bed, convertible desk/bed

- Incorporate additional seating as lounge area within room ex bay window

- Main bed accessible from both sides - double or queen size bed

FINE-DINING RESTAURANT

Client/Brand: Florilege

Project Completion: Oct. - Dec. 2022

When thinking of the culture and lifestyle of Tokyo, Japan, it is both advanced in technology, while heavily set on historical traditions and beliefs. In contrast, their Wabi-Sabi principles derive from the beauty of the impermanent, the imperfect, and the melancholy Leading to the concept of finding harmony in a void When we think of the term void we usually associate it to a space of absence; Likewise the term harmony refers to a state when elements come together in unison. The concept for the design brings light to these two worlds.

The new double-storey restaurant space for the Japanese-French fusion cuisine restaurant & bar, Florilege, proposes to be that place that guests can congregate in unity to dine in harmony for a full sensory experience

"HARMONY"

The Japanese-French fusion fine-dining restaurant and brand, Florilege, proposes to be that void or space that guests can congregate from both world s to dine in harmony for a sensory experience, and in celebration of the Wabi-Sabi principles; deriving from a respect for what is passing, seeing beauty in the marks of the imperfect. Creative 3-dimensional exploration of water, fire, light, and materiality will create a sense of choreography to enhance the visual storytelling

The menu is based on an open-kitchen interaction where customers will view their creatively plated meals coming together in harmony. They also offer wine and cocktail pairings.

MATERIAL SELECTIONS

SHIPPING CONTAINER POP-UP

Client/Brand: Yakumo Saryo

Project Completion: Sept. - Oct. 2022

Tasked to design a pop-up restaurant/bar space using two 20 feet long shipping containers for existing Japanese restaurant, Yakumo Saryo, which will be located in a prime park location in the city center of Tokyo. It will offer select take-out dishes and beverages that will be served on a conveyor belt around the perimeter of the shipping container for an engaging appeal The design goal is to convey a unique experience based on the brand, the menu, and urban culture in an effort to provide authentic culinary adventure in an informal way.

Conceptually, the design takes on the form of two converging masses, where the negative space between the two becomes an interactive glass void representing the contrast of both the advancements and traditions Tokyo

"VOID"

The design is a reflection of the juxtaposition between the traditional lifestyle of Japanese culture, and the continuous progression of technological advancements We find harmony in the void between the two contrasting elements which gives Tokyo, Japan its unique appeal It is a meeting place of tradition and innovation

LUXURY RETAIL BOUTIQUE

Client/Brand: Augustinus Bader

Project Completion: Jan. - Mar. 2022

When it comes to luxury skin care, the Augustinus Bader brand implements the importance of thorough research in order to replenish our bodies and minds, starting with the importance of water for our overall wellbeing The design task was to transform an existing long narrow interior unit within the historic Toronto Distillery District as their new retail space

Taking inspiration from the waters edge, where shallow waves disperse onto the shore with the elements of the atmosphere reflected onto the waters surface; We naturally link that sensation to the healing of the mind, body and soul The overall design explores this vision spatially, as well the consideration of the fluidity of their logo to enhance the essence of the brand

(www augustinusbader com)

Cambria Quartz (www cambr a com)

Cambria has initiatives in p ace for sustainable practices

Polished Glass Ceram c Ti e (www centura ca)

R ppled Stain ess Stee (www bwtjs com)

Anti scratch, anti resistance, easy clean ng, anti stick ng properties

Porce ain Tile www centura ca) deal for commercia use Terrazzo (www terrazzco com)

Manufacture zero-VOC epoxy res ns and non-toxic hardeners

Copper Sheet www brandnerdesign com Mi lwork Accents

"DISPERSION"

presentations about featured products and benefits with help of digita screen

Once the presentation is over guests can then browse more product displays

The essence of elegance & discovery in this example combines the princip e of using light, form, materia ity, and shadow to draw peop e in The new location for this luxury cosmetic/bath & body care 3 4

They are then welcome to a persona ized beauty experience to get 1-on-1 advice on the best process to use their selected product of interest One is guide in this area to create their own skin care routine with the gu dance of staff experts & visuals

Throughout one s experience they would be kindly offered some sparkling water from the beverage station and taken care of at the cash and wrap area to end their luxury visit

CURLING CLUB KITCHEN RE-DESIGN

Client: Haliburton Curling Club

Project Completion: May. - Aug. 2022

As a part of our Interior Design Degree at Humber College we were involved with promoting interior design through using our skills and knowledge to help an organization/business of our choice

To assist the Haliburton Curling Club with their application for a grant to renovate their communal kitchen, a re-design proposal was necessary The key design changes consist of a custom double sided coffee serving station, and a pullout serving counter to improve the functionality for catering events

Aspects of the design researched and applied from this project:

Aging-in-place Design

City of Mississauga Accessibility Standards

Ontario Building Code

Considerations of foot traffic from outdoors

Catering/food service workflow

Impact sports and hosting community events improves well-being

Overall making the link to how the execution of this project will positively impact promoting the community of Haliburton and the sport of curling to the public- ultimately improving its economy and tourism.

EXISTING: Narrow existing space Strategy- to focus on specific custom work stations

RE-DESIGN: Left Side View into Kitchen from Dining Area

JESSICA BYERS

705) 457-6767 inked n com/in/jessica ynnbyers

Jessica Byers@outlook com

Instagram: @ ess cabyers art