Juliet Wagner Interior Design Portfolio

Interior Design Portfolio

Juliet Wagner

experience

2024Present

STUDENT INTERN FOR UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING AND PLANNING

Central Michigan University

• Provides spaceplanning for campus renovations, ensuring ADA guidelines are met

• Selects finishes while ordering and maintaining samples

• Constructs presentation boards used to pitch the design to senior staff

• Works under Project Managers, providing office assistance as needed

• Updates and maintains relevant records of campus buildings

2023

TEACHING ASSISTANT - INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO I: INTRODUCTION

Central Michigan University

• Leads students by providing further explanation and instruction of assignments helping to further their knowledge on design principles

• Nurtures a respectful learning environment by engaging with students as peers and providing useful feedback from a student perspective

• Builds relationships with students by relating their experiences to my own, enhancing the classroom environment

• Aids students with projects involving concept ideation, schematic design, model construction, and hand-drafting

(586) 489- 2436

julietwagner4@gmail.com

2023Present 2022- 2023

HOST

Wood Shop Social

• Creates personal connections when greeting guests to enhance their restaurant experience

• Maintains an organized seating rotation for servers on shift resulting in a smoother staff experience

• Connects with customers over the phone by providing information about the restaurant quickly and effectively

• Collaborates with servers to ensure their workload is even and manageable

EVENT DECORATOR

Ruscus and Roses

• Exemplified timeliness by efficient set up of florals and décor for weddings of up to 400 guests

• Reliably commuted to various venues resulting in quick and effective set-up and take-down of decorations

• Presented organizational skills by loading and unloading materials in an orderly manner

2020- 2021

SHIFT LEADER

Baskin-Robbins

• Managed employees on shift by ensuring completion of closing duties ensuring cleanliness and safety

• Exhibited timeliness by opening and closing store in accordance with hours of operation ensuring consistency for customers

• Handled cash transactions with customers through the use of a POS system creating a seamless customer experience

• Displayed responsibility through the counting and securing cash in till at the end of each shift ensuring transactions were properly performed

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Applied Arts

Major: Interior Design

Minor: Professional Sales

Standing: Junior

CIDA Accredited Program (2021-2027)

Expected Graduation Date: May 2025

Helen M. Lohr Scholarship (2023-2024)

Michigan Competitive Scholarship (2023-2024)

Maroon and Gold Scholarship 50 (2021-2025)

Hand Drafting

Hand Rendering

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Fusion 360

AutoCAD SketchUp

CET

Stone Lodge + CAAT Center

Project and Occupant Profile

This semester-long team project focused on commercial design for special user groups. The brief for the assignment was to design a joint facility for two separate businesses located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. One facility is the Stone Lodge Assisted Living Facility (ALF) and is focused on utilizing the Green House alternative. The other is the Central Autism Assessment and Treatment Center (CAAT) designed specifically to meet the needs of children with autism.

Concept: ROUNDED

This design is heavily influenced by the iconic Bauhaus movement which is known for its emphasis on simplicity, functionality, and harmonious use of geometric shapes. The concept ROUNDNESS is drawn from these ideas of unity, simplicity, and geometric form. By approprately applying this concept, the space promotes longevity, wellbeing, and a sense of unity among the two facilities.

Furniture Plan

The Bauhaus influence can be seen throughout, but is especially prevalent in the color palette which adapts the bold, primary colors found in Bauhaus design to be more comforting and appealing for the user groups. The color palette specifically includes colors that are visible to aging eyes and colors that are calming for users of both facilites.

To the left is the block plan for the facility. A design objective for this project was to ensure the layout of space was sequential and to have its own unique purpose. This was accomplished by excluding the use of multipurpose spaces, allowing each space to have a defined purpose/ activity. Close attention was paid to adjacencies, ensuring sequential space planning.

Shown here is the sprinkler plan for the building. In this layout, the sprinklers cover the entirety of the building, providing effective fire prevention.

To the left is the electrical plan for the facility. All typical receptacles are mounted at a 15” height to comply with ADA guidelines. This is especially important in the Assisted Living Facility. Additionally, outlets are placed every 12’-- including in the hallway to provide flexibility.

This is the plumbing plan for the building. It includes 5 main water columns, each with a 25’ radius to account for the plumbing in the building. All plumbing is located in interior partition walls.

To the left is the flooring diagram for the building. This includes the three different flooring types specified in the project-- sheet linoleum, ceramic tile, and broadloom carpet. These selections were made with sustainability in mind. Linoleum is a sustainable flooring solution made from linseed oil alllowing commercial function and improving life cycle. Ceramic tile is specified in all restrooms/ wet spaces to aid with cleanability

This shows a conceptional collection of signage specified for the building from Takeform. The subdued, primary color palette is brought into the signage.

Shown here is work done in the schematic stage of the design process. These schematic sketches are hand drawn and rendered to visually communicate what the space might look like.

Detroit Loft

Project and Occupant Profile

This semester-long team project focused on residential design. The brief for the assignment was to design a modern apartment in the Griswold building in Detroit, Michigan. The client is a single man working in tech. This is a multigenerational home, as the client’s parents live with him. This includes his mother whose mobility is restricted due to being in a wheelchair, requiring unique design solutions.

Preliminary Work

We took note of mandatory adjacencies and remote spaces to drive the formation of the floorplan for the space. We first split the spaces between upstairs and downstairs. Any space to be occupied by Jay’s mother needed to be located on the lower level. As a matter of privacy, Jay’s personal spaces are all placed on the second level.

Loft Floor Plans

Concept: ADVANCEMENT

It is well known that Detroit’s boom came with the industrial revolution and the advancement of technology-- specifically in the automotive industry. Since this boom, it has been an ever evolving landscape of art, culture, and industry. The initial concept for this loft stems from this idea of advancement and Detroit’s ever evolving culture.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE:

In the design process, I took meticulous care to space plan in a way that would keep the space accessible for the client’s mother. Taking care to specify ADA compliant appliances and fixtures, and maintaining turning circles on the first floor makes the space accessible for wheelchair users.

Section View

Shown here is the electrical plan for the upper level of the loft as well as for the kitchen. Receptacles are located on every wall over 2’ and every 12’ along a wall. Data/phone jack receptacle is offered in the office. Receptacles in wet areas are GFCI receptacles.

Rendered Spaces

Jay’s Master Bath: This oasis offers both a soaker tub as well as a large shower with masculine finishes for the occupant.

Jay’s Office: Designed to provide southern exposure and double as a guest room space-- fit with a wall bed.

Wet Bar Social Area: A personalized space with its own wet bar for Jay to relax or entertain small groups.

NOTFORCONSTRUCTION

GRISWOLD APARTMENTS

This is a section view of the north end of the unit.

NKBA Kitchen Elevations

NKBA

*Cabinet specifications refer to KraftMaid 2022-2023 spec guide.

The kitchen provided the unique challenge of incorporating a structural column into the design. To work with the given space, my team made it an aesthetic feature. By masking the column with a beam over the island. The design of the kitchen is very particular as the client enjoys entertaining. Keeping this in mind, I oriented the island to open up towards the living area to support an open entertaining space, as well as offering the kitchen southern exposure to daylight. Additionally, as all other areas on the lower level of the apartment, keen attention was paid to make the kitchen ADA compliant where possible. For example, a drawer microwave was specified to account for obstructed reach.

Chocolate Shoppe

Project and Occupant Profile

This team project was the antithesis of my Introduction to Studio class. This was my first experience fully designing a retail space from a base concept. Using my knowledge of the principles and elements of design, my team developed the front of house for a Chocolate Shoppe located in Northern California, which specialized in South American chocolate delicacies.

Our color palette was directly derived from our concept image. Using this color palette and the concept of ASSEMBLY, we specified materials for the retail space of the chocolate shoppe. Keeping note of the location led us to create a space with a youthful, yet luxurious feel where all could gather and feel comfortable.

Concept: ASSEMBLY

In developing a root concept for this design, my team pulled back to the concept of assembly. Through our research, we were inspired by the hands-on approach to the production of this South American chocolate. Assembly refers not only to the precise craft and technique that goes into constructing this product, but also to how the space can be a place for people to gather.

Hand Rendered Elevation

These rendered drawings of the space include an extended tasting bar directly adjacent to the front entry. The massive window space is filled with tiered retail display shelves that reveal more product when a patron enters the shop.

Material Board

Hand Rendered One-Point Perspective

Color Palette

Unwind Lounge

Project and Occupant Profile

This group project with a two-week timeline was created under the framework of the IDEC Competition 2024. The goal of the project was to create a space on campus for students to be able to relax and improve their mental health.

The color palette selected for this space was specifically intended to create a soothing environment for the students using it. A bluefocused analogous color palette was utilized because of the several mental health benefits of these hues. Blue hues are specifically associated with feelings of serenity and joy. Green hues are known to improve moods due to their association with nature and natural elements. Keeping this in mind, the color palette balances light blues with natural greens, creating a tranquil, melodic relationship within the environment.

Concept: UNWIND

The “Unwind” room is a safe-house for students to focus on their mental health while on campus. The space allows for both collaborative and individual spaces for students to be able to relax independently, socialize, or study. It is an area that utilizes calming colors, flexible furnishings, and biophilia for students to release stress, unplug, and breathe.

Coffee Bar

The “Unwind” room includes a coffee bar that offers coffee, tea, and simple snacks to students-- free of charge. Students may make themselves a coffee before a focused study session, or they may make a tea to enjoy a moment of relaxation between classes. The goal of this space is to create somewhere where students feel comfortable and at home without ever leaving campus.

Material Selection

Working from our color palette, our group sourced materials that promoted an effective and calming environment for both work and relaxation.

Floor Plans

Digitally Rendered Space

Using SketchUp to create a 3D model of the Unwind Lounge, we focused our attention on lighting, acousitical control, and incorporating biophilia into the space. The space includes custom acoustical panels around the perimeter of the room which help dampen sound and filter light from the curtain wall. Plants are incorporated throughout the space, with a feature live wall near the entrance, welcoming students into the serene space. With the use of Enscape, we were able to create photorealistic renderings of the space.

Countryside Cottage

Project and Occupant Profile

The purpose of the following project was to practice and display proper hand drafting techniques. Throughout the semester, I learned various drafting skills including creating floorplans, elevations, section drawings, and perspectives. I worked independently throughout the duration of the semester to compile a package of drawings to accurately represent the design and architecture of this Countryside Cottage. This was my introduction to drafting a full house and specifying furniture for a project.

First

Second

One Point Perspective

Exterior Elevation

Interior Section

06. Hand Rendering

These hand renderings display my knowledge of working in multimedium to acheive effective visual communication. Each of these renderings shows my ability to manipulate alcohol markers and colored pencils to imitate various textures. Shown here are exercises completed for a visual communication course.

Other Work

The following pieces were the work of my introduction to drawing class where I explored visual relationships in interior and exterior environments.

Still Life

Ink Wash

This 18x24 ink wash landscape shows my ability to convey relationship using different mediums. This piece was made with India ink.

This 18x24 graphite still life is included as a display of my knowledge and understanding on proportional relationships. This drawing is entirely graphite.

Hallway Perspective

This 18x24 graphite drawing is of a stairwell in a building on CMU’s campus. This shows my understanding of perspective. This drawing is exclusively made with graphite pencils.