Kaitlyn Brown Portfolio

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to get to know a little about me. Please enjoy my collection of work during my undergrad at Mississippi State University.

Sincerely,

Kaitlyn Brown

KAITLYN

BROWN

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Paid Intern| Alfredo Paredes Studio

New York, New York

Summer 2023

Consulted on upcoming and active projects

Pulled fabric/ paint samples for projects

Space planned for the upcoming furniture line showroom

Sat in on meetings and took notes

Paid Intern| Erika Ward Interiors

Fayetteville, Georgia

Summer 2022

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Accredited By: CIDA

Minor: Marketing

Mississippi State University, Starkville MS

Graduation: August 2024

CONTACT: 470-263-5196

Kaitlynbrowndesigns@gmail.com

Marietta, GA

Designed digital boards for client presentations

Created floor plans for clients’ homes

Sat in on team meetings and took notes

Organized the resource room

Paid Intern| Lori May Interiors

Marietta, Georgia

Fall 2019- Summer 2020

Organized planning sheets

Organized the warehouse/ resource room

Redesigned the Pinterest account

Created design boards for clients

EXPERIENCE

Retail Salesperson| Mississippi State Golf Course

Starkville, Mississippi

Fall 2022- Current

Take tee times and cancel reservations

Package online orders

Restock clothing & beverages

Check guest in/out

Nursery Caregiver| First Presbyterian Church

Starkville, Mississippi

Spring 2022- Current Take care of children

Read the children a bible story

Make an activity related to the story

SERVICE

Volunteer Small Group Leader| Pinelake Church 2022,2023

Volunteer Pine Lake Church| Starkville Nursery 2022

Volunteer Sally Kate Winters Home 2022,2023

Volunteer Girl Scout Troop of Mississippi 2022,2023

HONORS & AWARDS

Dean’s List 2020,2021

President’s List 2022,2023

Salute Hospitality Merit Award 2023

DLF Scholarship 2023

LEADERSHIP

MSU Delta Omega Chapter of Kappa Delta Community Service Committee 2021, 2022

Set Leader 2021

CSID (Collegiate Society of Interior Designers) Secretary 2023

RELATED COURSES: INTERIOR DESIGN

TECHNICAL DESIGN

Studio l,ll,lll,V,Vl Design 1 & 2

Principles of Textiles History of Interiors 1&2

AFFILIATIONS

CSID (Collegiate Society of Interior Designers) 2021-2023

No Longer Bound Club Member 2021-2023

Delta Omega Chapter of Kappa Delta Member 2020-2023

TECHNICAL SKILLS | PROFICIENCY LEVEL

Revit

Enscape

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Cloud

Sketchup

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Webex

Zoom

Google Slides

Blue Beam

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Space Planning

Branding

Conceptual Development

Technical Drawings

Team Leadership Graphic Design

RELATED COURSES: MARKETING

Consumer Behavior Principles of Marketing

Advertising

Retailing

TRAVEL

International Logistics

Personal Selling

Chicago (School Field trip) 2023

New York (Summer Internship + School Field trip) 2023

St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands 2020

Garcia, Mexico 2017, 2018, 2019

Washington, D.C. 2023

Boston, Massachusetts

HOSPITALITY

BOUTIQUE HOTEL

CONCEPT

At The Pemberley, we invite guests to step into a world of timeless romance and elegance, inspired by the literary masterpieces of Jane Austen. Offering an intimate and immersive experience in the heart of Austen’s literacy landscape, The Pemberley is a blend of regency-era charm and modern luxury.

The Pemberley's design pays homage to the refined aesthetic showcased in the 19thcentury Pride and Prejudice film set in the Regency era. Infused with a contemporary flair, the overall architectural concept seamlessly blends the classic with the modern.

Level 1 Rendered Floor Plan

The Wickham at The Pemberley is designed as an inviting haven where guests can enter, grab a drink from the bar, and walk over to the concierge.

MAIN STAIR PERSPECTIVE LOBBY

Ribbons and Lace is designed to create a sense of timeless beauty and tranquility. The Pearl is an elegant tea and coffee bar that is connected to an outdoor patio.

C0FFEE

SPA LOBBY PERSPECTIVE

Rose and Crown is a charming vintage-inspired restaurant that captures the essence of classic sophistication with its warm, nostalgic ambiance.

The Netherfield Apartment Suites provide a sanctuary where timeless elegance meets modern sophistication.

This unique residential enclave invites you to step into a world of grace, charm, and sophistication, where every day feels like a journey back in time to a more refined and enchanting era.

RESTROOM PERSPECTIVE

RESTROOM PERSPECTIVE

From private celebrations to casual gatherings, Pemberly Heights is more than a rooftop bar—it's a destination for those seeking a refined escape in the heart of the city.

"The Pemberley Heights" rooftop bar is a captivating haven perched high above the city, offering an experience that seamlessly weaves the essence of the regency era with a contemporary twist.

THE ANDERSON

Beverley Hills, California

Salute Hospitality Merit Award

Objective

Senior living facility; living room, library, restaurant multipurpose room & coffee bistro

40,000 SF Team (3)

HOSPITALITY

SENIOR LIVING FACILITY

CONCEPT

The Anderson is named after Margaret Anderson, the original owner and founder of the Beverly Hills Hotel. The hotel was the first building built before the city even existed in 1912. Her motto was “Guests are entitled to the best of everything, regardless of cost.” Anderson truly set the tone for the high-end, luxurious living of Beverly Hills, California that we know today. A vintage newspaper is an antique publication containing written information about the current events of a time of the past, containing enduring interest, importance, and quality.

The living room has a variety of seating groups and options that encourages fellowship between guests and residents. The library has floor to ceiling bookshelves that provide an array of books of all kinds for the guests.

The Polo restaurant is inspired by the famous restaurant located in the Beverly Hills Hotel. The original Polo Lounge hosted many Hollywood stars, famous Beverly Hills residents, and upper class elites. The Polo will serve luxury cuisine and will give residents and guests a glamorous dining experience.

SCHUMACHER:

BARSTOOL UPHOLSTERY

SCHUMACHER:

DINING CHAIR UPHOLSTERY

SCHUMACHER:

PRIVATE DINING CHAIR UPHOLSTERY DINING ROOM

PRIVATE DINING ROOM PERSPECTIVE

The 90210 is a full service coffee bistro that serves everything from rich espresso to specialty lattes. The multipurpose room is available to host meetings and events. The custom-built cabinetry provides storage for many materials needed.

specialty lattes. The bistro will also sell 90210’s in-house coffee grounds so that seniors countertop located next to the checkout to allow for wheelchair accessibility, as well customers can see the coffee being made from behind the counter and can enjoy their

NEXT

Dallas, Texas

Objective

Corporate office; lobby, workstations, work cafe & presentation rooms

11,000 S.F.

Steel case Design Competition

HOSPITALITY

WORKPLACE

01

02

CONCEPT

The concept around Next Architecture and Interior Design firm is centered on the environment around the building. Specifically, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge located adjacent to the Next building. It stimulates the idea of bridging the barrier of the indoors to outdoors. This concept is centered around three ideas: Integrate, Innovate, and Inspire. Next is integrating its people to become diverse and well equipped to working well with one another. Next is innovating the future of design by creating new ideas and inspiring future designers to come by creating spaces that drive the influence in design.

Next Architecture and Design firm is structured around these principles: integrating, innovating, and inspiring. Integrating areas promote collaboration and comfort with cozy seating and glass walls for interaction. Innovating spaces stimulate creativity with unique designs and biophilic elements, while inspiring spaces incorporate greenery and water features to foster creativity and a connection with nature indoors.

INTEGRATE

Tote bag for materials

Employee ID

INNOVATE INSPIRE

Stairs to Mezzanine

Relationship Diagram: Main Level + Mezzanine

Mezzanine Rendered Floor plan

The VR Studio is crafted to offer a tranquil environment where individuals can utilize the VR system, fostering concentration and focus.

Custom booth seating designed to emulate a tree, incorporating the sustainability focus in the design.

The client presentation room serves as a space where employees can meet with clients in person or over Zoom to conduct meetings on current or upcoming projects.

STONE & COVE

Red rock, Arizona

Lighting Project

Objective

Design a retail space that showcases the importance of lighting.

1,200 S.F. Team (2)

HOSPITALITY

RETAIL

CONCEPT

Stone and Cove was designed to create a minimal and inviting feel within the space to invite customers from all areas of life. Because of the incorporated muted pastel colors and a simplistic design, this design concept allows for the items to speak for themselves. The arches shown throughout the space are designed to replicate the stone arches found in the rocks of the Arizona landscape. This design was inspired by the famous Red Rocks of Arizona because of its simple atmosphere and its unique shapes. They are used to showcase the texture and shapes found within the coves of the arches.

Stone and Cove was inspired by the famous Red Rocks of Arizona because of its simple atmosphere and its unique shapes. They are used to showcase the texture and shapes found within the coves of the arches.

THE RITZ.

Formica Design Competition

Objective

Formica furniture piece; incorporating the concept of "newstalgia"

CONCEPT

Newstalgia redefines the notion of nostalgia with a contemporary twist, encapsulating the essence of a bygone era while infusing it with fresh, modern energy. This traditional “old money” inspired cocktail cabinet seamlessly blends classic charm, Art Deco elements, and modern elegance. Crafted with Formica laminate materials, it exudes old-world elegance. The design incorporates luxurious marbles, geometric lines, and gilded touches for a timeless yet contemporary look.

This traditional “old money” inspired cocktail cabinet seamlessly blends classic charm, Art Deco elements, and modern elegance. Crafted with Formica laminate materials, it exudes old-world elegance.

Line Drawing with Dimensions

Hand Rendering Sketch

THE DARCY BANQUETTE

Kellux Design Competition

Objective

Custom furniture piece; The Pemberley Boutique Hotel. Team (4)

CONCEPT

The Pemberly Boutique Hotel, inspired by Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice”, features Rose & Crown, a high class restaurant. Inspired by the charming and elegant 19th century English countryside, a dining banquette that seamlessly blends the past with the present will contribute to the atmosphere of refined grace and dining.

Darcy, the banquette custom designed for the Rose & Crown restaurant, will have a curved shape, arms for comfortability, and tufting to give it a vintage touch. It will be designed to enhance the dining experience with comfort and elegance.

3D Rendered Model

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

Objective construct documents; door styles, & door jam details

MILL WORK DETAILS

Hand Renderings

Objective

Hand renderings; completed with rendering markers & sketching pencils.

CREATIVE

HAND RENDERING