leilaBELL
2020-2024 Select Works
leilaBELL
Contact
LeilaElyseBell@gmail.com (662) 792-6201
Kosciusko, MS
*Professional references upon request.
Education
Experience
Aviation Interior Design Intern | Summer 2024
Aviation Interior Design Intern
Corgan Associates | Dallas, TX
• Assisted with production of construction documents for airport clubs and lounges.
• Produced 3D models and realistic renderings during schematic design phase.
• Attended internal team and client meetings.
Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant | Fall 2023, Spring 2024
MSU Interior Design Department | Starkville, MS
• Commercial & hospitality studios, hand rendering
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
Accredited by CIDA
Minor Minor | Marketing
Overall GPA Overall GPA | 4 0 4.0
Mississippi State University State
• Aided students with software troubleshooting.
• Hosted student help sessions multiple times a week.
• Assisted professor with grading assignments.
Intern Intern, Design Leadership Foundation Design Leadership Foundation | July 2023
Waterworks | New York, NY
• Shadowed manager and staff in daily tasks.
Graduation
Graduation | August 2024
• Traveled to the Connecticut corporate office and
• product warehouse.
• Completed inventory counts and organization.
Student Camp Director Student Camp Director | June 2023
MSU Interior Design Department | Starkville, MS
• Oversaw 25 campers during day and night activities.
• Planned activities and daily coordinations.
• Worked closely with camp director.
Intern Intern | June 2023
ANF Architects | Memphis, TN
• Walked through project sites and assisted with punch-list items.
• Attended in client meeting and presentations.
• Created digital finish boards and 3D renderings.
• Worked on floorplan redlines for CDs.
• Selected materials and finishes, updated library.
Honors and Awards
Interior Design Department Scholarships
Cristi Moore Annual Scholarship | 2023
Martha Nash Memorial Scholarship | 2022
Sherry Wingo Memorial Scholarship | 2020
SALUTE National Design Competition
Best in Show in Interior Design | 2024
Best in Interior Design | 2024
Merit Award | Commercial | 2022, 2024
Merit Award | Furniture | 2024
Merit Award | Hospitality | 2023
Honorable Mention | Commercial | 2023, 2024
Design Leadership Foundation Design Foundation
Travel Award | 2023
Technology Award | 2021
Mississippi State University
Academic Excellence | 2020 - 2024
Colvard Future Leader | 2020 - 2024
MS Eminent Scholars | 2020 - 2024
Salutatorian Scholarship | 2020 - 2024
Sumner’s Grant | 2020 - 2024
Involvement
MSU Collegiate Society of Interior Designers
Student Chapter Member | 2021-2024
Student Representative Student Representative | 2022-2023
Service
Volunteer Volunteer | MSU Costume Carnival
Contributor Contributor | Lowndes County Animal Shelter
Contributor Contributor | Rolling Fork, MS Tornado Relief
Technical Skills
AutoCAD
BlueBeam
Enscape
Illustrator
InDesign
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Word
Photoshop
Revit
Rhino
SketchUp
Webex
Zoom
Related Courses
Design
Color & Lighting
Design I,II
Drawing I
Furniture Design
Hand Drafting
Hand Rendering
Photography
Travel
Technical
2D & 3D CAD
Details & Construction
History of Interiors I, II
LEED
Materials & Treatments
Textiles for Interiors
Study Tour Study Tour | Chicago, IL | 2023
Study Tour Study Tour | New York, NY | 2023
Study Tour Study Tour | Montreal, Quebec, CAN | 2023
This portfolio displays a collection of works completed during my time at Mississippi State University between the years 2020 and 2024. This represents a comprehensive example of my design and technical skills.
Awards Awards | Top 2% of 1,400 01 02 03 04 05 architecture and design
Location Location | Dallas, Texas
Architecture and Design Firm
Approximately 11,000 SF
Concept Concept | Self-Expressionism
Project Type
Project Type | Individual
Responsibilities Responsibilities | Branding
Concept Development
Space Planning
FF&E Selections
3D Modeling, Rendering
Software Software | Revit, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop
Steelcase Design Competition
Self-expressionism Self-expressionism, seen in the works of Wassily Kandinsky and Rolph Scarlett, layers color, pattern color, pattern and shape shape, Miami Art Deco and Bauhaus design styles create a design-oriented work environment. The two styles together blur the lines between form and function function in a harmonious, yet playful manner.
VR Studio provides technological means of design communication.
ADA lift to mezzanine ensures full inclusivity.
Gym/work out space promotes “healthy body, healthy mind.”
Shower and locker room define WELL Building Standards.
Wellness room provided for individual time.
02 03 04 05
Kitchen/prep area located beneath stairs to utilize entire space of the building. 1
MediaScape conference tables allow for small, flexible meeting spaces. 2
Height-adjustable walkstations located on the mezzanine provide a quiet and more productive workspace.
02 03 04 05
Showcases company’s brand and identity.
Reception
02 03 04 05
Research & material library encourage self-education and career growth.
Location Location | Asheville, North Carolina
Boutique Hotel
Approximately 40,000 SF
Software Software | Revit, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop, iMovie 01 02 03 04 05
Concept Concept | The World of Polo
Project Type
Project Type | Group - 4
Responsibilities Responsibilities | Branding
Concept Developement
Space Planning
FF&E Selections
3D Modeling, Rendering
Video Production
Lobby, Spa, Guestrooms, Rooftop
Polo, the “Sport of Kings Sport of Kings,” evolved into a symbol of luxury and elegance while attracting an elite elite following. Inspired by classical English manors and the dynamic world of polo, the design reflects this brilliance by utilizing rich wood finishes, ornate ornate moldings, and opulent fabrics in a way that transcends the ordinary.
Typeface 1
Branding Aa Garamond
Typeface 2 Aa Milton Two
Rooftop Exterior Bar
Lobby & Concierge
Timeless | Prestige | Luxury
Spa & Quiet Room
King Guestroom
02 03 04 05
Activity spaces | Firepit, Lifesize Chess Board, Croquet, Lawn Seating
Movable furniture allows for events such as weddings and reserved parties.
Exterior Rooftop Bar
Floor-to-ceiling windows allow for city views year-round.
The e Agora
The e Agora
Location Location | Starkville, Mississippi
Security State Bank Renovation
Approximately 5,000 SF
Concept Concept | Agora, Ancient Greece
Project Type Project Type | Interdisciplinary - 8
Responsibilities Responsibilities |
Site Measuring
Concept Development
Space Planning
FF&E Selections
3D Modeling, Rendering
Software Software | Revit, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop
Student Design Competition
Based on the ancient ruins of the Agora in Ancient Greece, the structure of the bank is being preserved preserved and reimagined as a community market community market, allowing this historic historic structure to serve Starkville for many years to come. Design is developed with LEED, ADA LEED, ADA, and the WELL Building standards WELL standards in mind.
Basement Level 01 Mezzanine
02 03 04 05
The original vault from the bank will be transformed into the focal point of the market, housing the deli.
Market Space
02 03 04 05
Mezzanine looks over into the market space and also opens to exterior by multi-folding doors.
Mezzanine & Deck
Creive
Photorealistic Hand Rendering
Photography
Lamp Design
Roman goddess of love and beauty, Venus, symbolizes Rome’s imperial power and strength. As Greek mythology states, the Romans associated the emerald gemstone with the goddess’s name. They believed the stone’s purity was so strong that no evel presence could exist around it. The VENUS lamp symbolizes the strong foundation of faith the Roman’s had in Venus.
Miscellaneous
cellaneous project
rings and concepts m 2022 - 2024.
dera | Baltimore, MD
dera Baltimore, MD
avioral Health Clinic
roximately 3,500 SF
EVE | Portland, ME
EVE Portland, ME
Corporate Office
oximately 30,000 SF
MYSTIQUE MANOR
Senior Living Facility
anauma | O’ahu, HI anauma O’ahu, HI
Counseling Clinic
roximately 6,000 SF
ue Manor | Phœnix, AZ
ue Manor Phœnix, AZ
enior Living Facility
oximately 20,000 SF
Thank you! you!
Thank you so much for taking the time to review my portfolio! I would appreciate any comments or suggestions for improvement.
