p o r t f o l i o
leta pham
welcome
My name is Leta Pham, and I’m passionate about creating functional and intentional interior design that leaves a postive impact on human society. As an interior designer, I strive to blend materiality with functionality, and create powerful concepts with storytelling to deliver impactful solutions.
I am actively seeking out an internship for the Summer of 2025. I am eager to work in the commercial field--ranging from office spaces to hospitality,
Thank you for taking the time to explore my portfolio.
email: phone: linkedin: instagram: leta.pham@sjsu.edu (669)300-9402
linkedin.com/in/letapham/ @letaphamdesign
at the crossroads
concept
A look into the rich transformation of Flushing, a neighborhood of Queens.
The space serves as a bridge of the past and present history of Flushing, and how those who have walked this land before will forever leave an impact on the neighborhood.
Featuring a special exhibiton by artist Tina Seligman
crossroads gallerycreative hub
Program: Gallery + Creative Hub
Location: Flushing, Queens, New York Spring 2025
This project consists of a tenant improvement in a gallery setting. The scope of the project is roughly 4,000 square feet and is located in Flushing, Queens, a neighborhood in New York City.
The designer was tasked with designing a creative hub that invovles a workshop, maker’s space, artist studio, and a gallery. The designer was also tasked with finding a local artist and creating the branding for the artist gallery exhibit.
The concept and design approach of this project involved a mixture of research of the location and the artist philosophy.
meet the artist
tina seligman
“With so much division in the world, our shared experiences of nature remind us how connected we are as humans. We need to take care of Earth and each other.”
-Tina Seligman
about her
Tina Seligman (b. 1960) is a multidisciplinary artist who resides in Queens, New York and is active in the Flushing community.
Not limited to one medium, Seligman explores different forms, shapes, compositions, and color theory alongside experimentation with different materials and mediums such as painting composing, writing, illustration, and sculpting.
inside the gallery
WAVE FORMS
wave forms
march 4, 2025 - december 2026
Seligman’s Wave Forms welcomes the viewer into a rich body of work that reflects on the patterns of lunar and solar movements and how they impact our lives, and further transforms her studies through music, poetry, and visual art.
diagram
user journey
When I need a break, I love coming out to the courtyard. The weeping willow tree is so peaceful to sit under and I like watching people enjoy my art in the gallery.
COURTYARD
My studio has everything I need! It is so convenient because it has a desk to work, a collaborative area, a relaxing area, and storage!
ARTISTSTUDIO
I love how the gallery displays different mediums and has a musical component. I feel like I connected with the artist and learned about her story and about Flushing!
gallery view
retail area | courtyard
Working 1-on-1 with Seligman herself, I designed a small retail area that sells custom merch and souvenirs. The retail area is placed in the courtyard, which serves as an extension of the gallery, and houses a weeping willow which is an homage to Flushing.
the gallery experience
As visitors move around the space, Seligman’s different mediums of sculpture and painting will be accompanied with a musical piece that she composed. Some pieces have a connection to Flushing, which will allow the viewer to further reflect on the land they are on.
custom millwork based on artist’s motifs
return to office: notion workplace 02
Program: Workplace / Office
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Area: ~30,000 SF Fall 2024
The project consists of a tenant improvement in a commercial setting. The scope is roughly 30,000 square feet and entails the re-designing of an office space for Notion. Notion is a digital cloud-based workspace that allows users to organize, collaborate, note-take, and more. The designer was tasked with designing an office that inspires worker to come back into office, after growing accustomed to remote work.
The design solution involves ties to Notion’s branding and utilizing finishes that remind the users of the familiarity and comfort of home, while offering different design solutions that suit all kinds of users and their various needs for work.
2025 WINNER OF STUDENT ‘WORK’ CATEGORY
Fl id Fr mework
A nod to Notion: User-friendly spaces that offer multiple possibilites for the user. Creating a that welcomes users back to work, but brings the of home into the workplace.
material legend
tarkett lvt wood
polygood | timeless duo
polygood | ghost
maharam | rug
shaw | candle light
shaw | turmeric
shaw | blush
mohawk | fresh water
mohawk | dynamic dewdrop
mohawk | magic touch
mohawk | stone wash
mohawk | soft chamois
mohawk | uplifting ultraviolet
mohawk | slated cobalt
bloomsburg | carpet
daltile | quarry tile |arid gray
tarkett | resilient tile | open path compare
flor | squared away
flor | connect the dots
montani | mt6 terrazzo
mohawk | round midnight
shaw contract | natural linen
shaw contract | collective iv tile
shaw contract | strata
meeting core
let’s get to work--for those who like to work in privacy, do not feel limited to one option
small, med, & large meeting rooms, private phone rooms, focus rooms, ceo office
idea space
a meeting space that adapts for you
flexible, movable, modular furniture, tv whiteboards, curtains for privacy
user experiences
a new approach to “desk” work
lounge area
let's reset! a relaxed space to make a quick connection between headsdown work and collaboration.
lounge sofa, cafe style seating, banquet seating, desk for individual work or dining
open work area:
a space that offers users the power of choice with both work style and furniture palette, and a wide variety of postures:
individual desks, team meet area, hush booths,1-on-1 seating, private acoustic chairs, buzzipods booths
work cube
The open collaboration work cube blends soft hues of pink, yellow, and blue to create a warm and welcoming work space.
Both sides of the cube are finished with a whiteboard material, so workers can let their thoughts roam free.
hallway
A local artist, Amos Goldbaum, was commissioned to paint a mural of San Francisco, the city where Notion originated.
mural
open
bistro material & furniture specs
reclaimed pinewood
designtex | rosewood upholstery
wood laminate
designtex | calm upholstery
tambour woodslats
designtex | sienna upholstery
mohtani |m6 terrazzo
white & black terrazzo
haworth cabana lounge sofa steelcase coalesse lessthanfive
bistro area
Finished with soft yellows and rich terracotta to enhance appetite and remind users of home. The warm hues invite coworkers to feel energized while they eat and socialize with coworkers after long periods of work.
reception
A toned down take on a reception area --with subtle branding and a wall that is reminiscient of a living room. The felt walt is adorned with shelves and souvenirs, bringing in the feelikng of home to the office.
PAPER PEN & PAPER PEN &
FREE FLOWING
paper & penretail store
Program: Retail Store
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Area: ~1,200 SF Fall 2024
The project consists of a tenant improvement in a retail setting. The designer was tasked with creating the identity and brand of a retail store to complement the tech company for the RTO project. Paper & Pen is a sustainable stationery store whose mission is to make creativity accessible to everyone.
Paper & Pen incorporates softness into their branding through a neutral color palette and slightly curved forms.
Throughout the space, curves are apparent in the interior architecture, and each surface is finished with soft textures and materials.
This project is an extension of the Notion RTO. Paper & Pen is a complement to Notion because it provides users the experience of tangible note-taking, in contrast to Notion’s digital approach.
cash wrap where users can purchase products or ask for help.
area displaying planners, calendars, and organization items
PLAN IT
BUY-IT
WORK-IT
seating/work area where users can collaborate, work alone, or use new products
get a hands on experience with the products
TEST-IT
STICK-IT
write a personal message to yourself or loved ones and then pin it onto a frame to display
floorplan
test-it area
stick-it area
work-it area (group work)
cash wrap
plan-it area
display
The store utilizes an open layout for users to flow freely through the space, and feel no limitations on their creativity.
reflected ceiling plan
recessed can lighting track lighting lightart artisan mobile fixture
turf drop acoustic ceiling baffle
*lighting fixture and ceiling baffle were intentionally specifed because of the resemblance to different forms of paper.
custom shelves for calendar display
custom display shelves for notebooks, planners, memopads, etc.
feature wall
custom two-tier product display
custom open base shelving
UNIVERSAL
starship all gender restroom
Program: Restroom
Location: Developer TBD
Area: ~1,100 SF
Fall 2023
To infinity and beyond! --with ADA clearances.
The project scope and challenge was to create an all gender restroom with ADA compliance.
The solution was designing a bathroom inspired by futuristic spaceships. The presence of glossy epoxy, chrome, and stainless steel allow for easy maintenance and resemble the smooth clean surfaces that spaceships have.
When designing the restroom, the word ‘space’ and ‘universal’ was used literally because of the implementation of ADA clearances and in form development and FF&E. In the solution, consideration for families was also considered. This restroom implements a family stall and a children’s sink.
DYSON AIR WASH+DRY SINKS FOR CONVENIENCE AND INNOVATION
2 3 LED BACKLIT MIRRORS FOR EVEN LIGHTING
PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER + TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR CONVENIENCE
1 2 BOBRICK
FLOOR TO CEILING PRIVA-LITE GLASS PARTITIONS FOR PRIVACY
HOUSE LIGHTS FOR MAINTENANCE
WHITE EPOXY PAINT
LED STRIP LIGHT
LED BACKLIT PANEL WALL
MSI BLACK SPECKLED TERRAZZO FLOORING
SMALL LED LIGHTS
DRY COUNTER FOR STORAGE
NAVY SEMI-GLOSS PAINT
GLOSSY CERAMIC SINK
TRASH RECEPTACLE
structured minimalism wearable
Project: Fashion Wearable
Location: Mongolia
Group Members: Anna Kerr, Elvira Ng, Wesley Liang, Kevin Trinh, Joanne Soo, Yu-Hsuan Huang Fall 2024
The project consists of creating a wearable based on an existing building. We focused on the Hulunbuir Hailar Airport in Mongolia. After studying and researching the building, we created a wearable utilizing vellum paper and the technique of origami. I modeled the wearable and will be walking at Haworth’s 5-V Fashion show in April 2025.
I contributed in concept development, graphic development, hand-modeling, and modeling the wearable. Modeling the wearable was a step outside of my comfort zone, but it helped in growing my confidence.
early prototypes with printer paper
development
During this process, we experimented with folding scraps of paper around the classroom and testing out forms we could make.
The folding of regular printer paper later led us to experimenting with origami and different kinds of paper, like vellum.
The focus of our wearable revolved around the structure of the columns at the Hulunbuir Airport.
The columns are made up of a diamond shape that are retracted at the base of the column, and expand as the column widens.
In the process of making our wearable, we utilized this same approach with the origami. With the origami folds, the folds are tighter at the waistband and expand as the body grows fuller.
close-up of Hulunbuir Airport column
sketch of early design
living out my dreams of being a model
process
touch ups
early fittings
detail shots of custom nails
thank you leta pham