Kevin Nguyen 2023
INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO
KEVIN NGUYEN
EDUCATION August 2019 - May 2023
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design University of Texas at Arlington Minor: Envir. and Sustainable Studies
EXPERIENCE Dec 2023 - Present
Designer | Floor & Decor full-time
May 2022 - Jan 2023
Interior Design Intern | BRW Architects internship
EXTRACURRICULAR February 2024 - Present
Dwell with Dignity volunteer
Jan 2022 - May 2023
ASID UTA Student Chapter Officer secretary//treasurer
May 2022 - Nov 2022
UTA intD CIDA Accreditaition ambassador
Aug 2021 - May 2022
AIAS CAPPA Mentorship Program mentor
SOFTWARE SKILLS MS Office
Word | Powerpoint | Excel
Adobe CC
Photoshop | InDesign | Illustrator
CAD / BIM
AutoCAD | Revit | Sketchup | Rhino
Rendering
Lumion | Enscape | Twinmotion
972.896.7150 kevinlht.nguyen@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/kevinwiin
CONTENTS 2023
| CAPSTONE PROJECT — SUENO
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2022
| MOBILE HOMELESS SHELTER — ELEVATE
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2021
| ROBERT BRUCE THOMPSON — SLICE
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2022
| EMERGENCY HOUSING
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| PERSONAL STUDIO
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Softwares Utilized Revit + Twinmotion Photoshop
2023 8th Semester INTD 4557 Studio Academic — Governmental ≈ 14,000 sqft.
CAPSTONE PROJECT — SUENO
Immigrantion facilities at the U.S.-Mexico border are overcrowded and lack essential needs creating a humanitarian crisis. Many Latin American immigrants are leaving their home countries to escape political turmoil, an economic downturn, or high crime rates. With this increase of people, facilities are being overrun creating a deficiency of resources and health risks. There is a need to properly care for immigrants and make the immigration process manageable with temporary environments that are livable for individuals. 04
When basic needs are met and the space reflects an organized system to be created, processes will be streamlined, functionality increased, and human needs met. A service facility that provides medical care, legal consultation, and vocational classes and incorporates the design theories of Sense of Place, Interior Ecosystem, and Symbolic Interactionism, border facilities can provide a unique, human-centered transition place for belonging as they enter the U.S., and serve as a recognizable symbol utilized to inspire hope.
Corridor Nooks
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Sueno Capstone Project | Bachelor 8th Semester | 2023
RESEARCH The project is located in McAllen, Texas since the state has the highest number of people that cross the border in comparison to other border states. The city of McAllen was chosen because it is a border checkpoint in the Rio-Grande valley which has the highest amount of crossings. Foliage in the interior connects users with nature and prevents a sense of confinment. Plants also help with mental health relieving stress. Climate is typically hot all year round, so proper air conditioning is necessary to keep users at the appropriate tempreature. Building is oriented to the south where sunlight is accessible at all parts of the building Water and sanitation is needed to keep users clean and provide the basic needs for living beings.
Medicine and vaccinations are vital for the program to protect the health of the community and prevent disease and fatal consequences.
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Design Process Research Inspiration Materials
INSPIRATION
Cartagena, Colombia
Guanajuato, Mexico
San Antonio, Texas
Polished Concrete Field Flooring
Pattern Carpet Offices
Accent Tile Wall Protection
Textile Surf - Bernhardt
Textile Calypso - Burch
Textile Clementine Designtex
MATERIALS
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Sueno Capstone Project | Bachelor 8th Semester | 2023
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Design Process Bubble + Blocking Diagrams
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Design Process Sketches + Ideation
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Lobby 500 Reception 161 Staff Workstations 529 Supply Room 201 Breakroom 410 Job Center 373 Legal Offices 435 Lounge Spaces 516 Phone Rooms 180 Computer Lab 1018 Supply Closet 97 Women’s Restroom 407 Men’s Restroom 425 Classrooms 2258
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Kid’s Playroom 468 Utility 114 Men’s Locker Room 517 Women’s Locker Room 523 Wellness Room 127 Family Restroom 107 Waiting Area 342 Nurse’s Workstation 132 Medical Lab 246 Medicine Supply Room 151 Exam Rooms 473 Laundry Room 200 Soil Room 69 Doctor’s Office 120
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Axonometric Title Page: Corridor Nooks Lobby + Exam Room
Elevations Corridor Nooks + Lobby + Exam Room
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Medical Clinic
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Legal Offices
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Lounge Space
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Softwares Utilized Revit + Lumion Photoshop
2022 6th Semester INTD 3554 Studio Academic — Commercial 320 sqft.
MOBILE HOMELESS SHELTER — ELEVATE
Elevate redesigns a bus interior to serve makeovers to the homeless. The project helps them prepare for job interviews by providing outfit styling, haircut, and job-seeking services. The design draws inspirations from René Magritte and his series of paintings named The Empire of Light. The paintings utilize high contrast which relates to the before and after comparison of the makeovers given to those in need.
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Magritte’s paintings were abstracted in the project into elevating bars and incorporated throughout the bus seen along the floor, walls and windows, and displays. The elevating bars symbolize the uplift of those without a home, while contrasting wood paneling and flooring is used. The displays are also set at different heights to utilize the design concept but also allow for accessible design.
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Elevate Mobile Homeless Shelter | Bachelor 6th Semester | 2022
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Clothing
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Elevate Mobile Homeless Shelter | Bachelor 6th Semester | 2022
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Styling Station
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Softwares Utilized Rhino + Revit Photoshop
2021 5th Semester INTD 3323 Lighting Design Academic — Lighting
ROBERT BRUCE THOMPSON — SLICE
This luminaire takes inspiration from fresh produce and uses the idea of cutting fruits into slices. The luminaire imitates the shape of a banana which is abstracted to become more modular and uniform to prepares the luminaire for mass-production. This design has two main discs that allow for two distributions of light. One is omnidirectional with a translucent recycled plastic which provides a soft glow for general ambient lighting, and the second disc is an angled direct luminaire that is used to highlight the produce. 32
The luminaire uses an electrified track rod system so that the two types of discs can be repeated or rearranged. The versatility allows for stores to have some customizability to their specific store layout.
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Slice Robert Bruce Thompson | Bachelor 5th Semester | 2021
Exploded Axonometrics Electrified Rod Omnidirectional Spotlight
Suspension Rod Housing Unit Intergral Driver End Cap
Diffuser Structure LED Strip Heat Sink End Cap
Type A Reflectors Interchangeable Lens LED Lamp
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Elevations
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Softwares Utilized Sketchup + Enscape
2022 7th Semester INTD 4365 VR Graphics Academic — Residential
EMERGENCY HOUSING
This project was created with a partner and is a creative excercise in designing a shelter that addresses natural disasters. The housing unit is made with reinforced fiberglass and focuses protection in the event of an ice age.
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The design is derived from traditional igloos and incorporates a built-in water collection system that acts as funnels to provide essential drinking water and plumbing.
Office
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Emergency Housing Bachelor 7th Semester | 2022
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Bedroom + Dining
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Softwares Utilized Sketchup + Enscape
2023 8th Semester INTD 4344 Design Communication Academic — Residential
PERSONAL STUDIO
This project shows my personal taste and style in design. This project is a communicative design on who I am and is a space that is designed for my use in an unlimited resources and dream scenario.
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The design incorporates organic forms of fungi in the built-in structures and natural elements of nature thoughout.
Front Cover: Bedroom Dining Nook
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Personal Studio Bachelor 8th Semester | 2023
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Living Room + Office
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Kevin Nguyen | University of Texas at Arlington B.S. Interior Design | 2023