Portfolio


Design Philosophy: Design is utilizing materials and identifying the overlap of creativity and practicality. It creates harmony as a means for evoking feelings within the observer through the development of an aesthetic cohesion of a space. Desire is an essential aspect of all types of creative processes, particularly in the process of design. Passion allows me to recognize the importance of filling an environment in a creative way through inclusion and diversity. It also gives me the opportunity to view space from a unique perspective for positive change and memorable experiences.
Features/Goals: The goal of this project was to create a new and innovative research and development hub for the employees at NEXT in Boston, MA. This space is designed in collaboration with Anna Curry in 2022. It is flexible and comfortable, offering choices in seating, finishes, and lighting, while also being adaptable to new advancements. A modern and sustainable design will enforce a clean and healthy environment. Branding and representation of the local area will provide a sense of community and belonging.
The Boston Strong movement was the primary inspiration for the color scheme of the final product.
Sustainability
media used: Revit, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint mood board Flexibility Innovation
final furniture plan with zoning Team work
individual work private/quiet private collaboration public collaboration resource Size
Features/Goals: The goal was to design a personal place for students to relax in 2021. The space will be used as a quiet space to benefit student’s mental health that is therapeutic for the mind, body, and soul. This space is an air-conditioned and heated all-seasons greenhouse with natural lighting, so to give a feeling of outdoor living but is accessible all year. It had high ceilings to accommodate for hammocks that will attach to the provided hooks high up on the walls and a ladder to reach them. There is also a working area with a desk and lounge area with cozy bean bags.
top view
Media used: AutoCAD Architecture, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint
South-east day and night views
South day and night views
Features/Goals: The goal of this project was to design a home office for a couple in collaboration with Anna Curry, Ashley Mauhar, and Emmy De Bruin in 2023. The design is comfortable and clean by using a variety of design elements that reflect Japanese traditions and culture. A simple and functional arrangement embraces the cultural design techniques and symbolism. The design incorporates many exterior views to create a strong connection to nature. A calm and natural sustainable design enforces a clean and healthy environment. A minimal, airy, and modern space through the use of soft geometric furniture and finishes to create a relaxing and peaceful area. The use light neutral colors and geometric thin shapes and lines will give the space a sense of soothing traditional Japanese environment.
Media used: Revit, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint
Features/Goals: The goal was to design furniture, fixtures, and an equipment plan in Revit for a small office suite in Madison, WI. This space is designed for professionals performing counseling services to young adults and adults in 2022. The clients specified that they want a cohesive design so their clients feel comfortable and welcome.
Media used: Revit, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint
Features/Goals: The goal was to design finishes and furnishungs for Zest Coffee Shop in Stevens Point, WI. This project was designed in 2022. The client provided a solid color paint sample for the basis of the dining space design along with description words such as elegant, formal, organic, welcoming, and cultural.
Media used: Revit, AutoCAD Architecture, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint
Features/Goals: The goal was to research and design a Vietnamese inspired single family home in Stevens Point, WI in 2023. The family wanted to accommodate many people while providing an intimate feeling. It was also important to incorporate Vietnamese culture through numerous food preparations surfaces in the kitchen, sustainable materials, an altar to honor ancestors, and a design for aging. The design was successful using Control Theory, Behavior-Setting Theory, and Defensible Space Theory.
bubble diagram
Media used: Revit, AutoCAD Architecture, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint
The use of biophilia and natural lighting will result in a more sustainable environment and a connection
The use of biophilia and natural lighting will result in a more sustainable environment and a connection to nature.
The altar is stable, cleanable, size appropriate, and is on the highest level of the house to honor Vietnamese ancestors.
Creating ramps for the height transition of the highest level in the house will reflect a universal design that focuses on designing for aging.
The altar is stable, cleanable, size appropriate, and is on the highest level of the house to honor Vietnamese ancestors.
Creating ramps for the height transition of the highest level in the house will reflect a universal design that focuses on designing for aging.
Features/Goals: The goal was to design flexible coworking spaces for remote corporate workers and entrepreneurs in Minneapolis, MN in 2022. The space will be used to foster innovation and creativity for self-employed individuals or employees working independently and remotely from large corporate offices. This space is a fully equipped rental office space to facilitate a sense of community and provide psychological needs for connection. It also supplies access to business support services. The tasks were to use the existing basic space planning and select/specify finishes, furnishings, fixtures, and create custom interior design elements for more interesting, modern design solutions.
Media used: Revit, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint
Features/Goals: The goal was to research Park City, UT and renovate a primary suite for a family of four in 2021. The family admired modern finishes, furnishing, accessories, and light fixtures. They love nature so they also wanted to incorporate natural elements, along with a door to the roof of the garage.
Media used: SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint
Features/Goals: The goal was to create and design a luxury Airbnb in 2021, located anywhere in the world. This Airbnb is a small one bedroom one bathroom getaway located in Bali. The symbolic inspiration came for the indigenous landscape of rice terraces which are presented through space planning, the exterior shape, color scheme, and finishes. The elegant elements are incorporated through furnishings and lighting fixtures.
media used: AutoCAD Architecture, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint
Space Plannng and floor plan
Features/Goals: The goal was to design a comfortable environment for a multigenerational house in Wisconsin in 2022. The space represents the family’s Italian background while also incorporating modern elements to adapt to all members in the house because the family varies in age from youth to elderly. This house is fully equipped and custom built to support all the family’s needs and desires. For example, the house is completely ADA accessible for the grandparents living on the first floor and is sensory enhanced for their blind daughter. Every individual has their own space for leisure. The tasks were to space planning and select/specify finishes, furnishings, and fixtures.
media used: AutoCAD Architecture, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint
Features/Goals: The goal was to design a new taphouse for the Point Brewery in Stevens Point, WI. This design will include space planning methods, furniture, lighting fixtures, and a custom feature bar. The design created for the custom bar a circular bar with a display pole in the middle to project the logo. The space planning, furniture, light fixtures, and custom feature bar are shown in rendered views of one-point perspectives in different places.
Custom bar sketch
block plan
media used: AutoCAD Architecture, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint
Features/Goals: The goal of this project was to create a high-end, eclectic, and intimate boutique hotel in 2023 that highlights the importance of community through an existing building in Stevens Point, WI. Futuristic and elegant spaces based off the movie, The Fifth Element will provide people with an atmosphere to socialize and create memorable experiences. The universal design provides a unique comfort for all. A modern and sustainable design enhances a clean, healthy, and biophilic environment that connects humans to nature.
The Fifth Element’s Four Elements:
Water, Air, Earth, and Fire
Landscape parti plan
Public Roads
Circulation
Water
media used: Revit, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint
education
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI
Bachelor of Fines Arts in Interior Design
Minor in Women’s/Gender Studies
Experience skills
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point (UWSP) - University Information & Tickets
Desk - Stevens Point, WI
Create Athena - Business Owner - Appleton, WI
University of Wisconsin - Madison - Interior Design Intern
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point (UWSP) - IIDSA Co-Secretary - Stevens Point skills
Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD Architecture, Microsoft Suite, SketchUp Podium, Revit
Professional memberships
May 2024
GPA: 3.82
December 2022 - Present
December 2019 - Present
June 2023 - August 2023
September 2021 - May 2023
American Society of Interior Designers, International Interior Design Association, Network of Executive Women in Hospitality scholarship
Mary Ann Baird Interior Architecture Scholarship for International Study