Portfolio | Interior Architecture + Product Design

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RACHAEL MAYHILL

[ interior architecture + product design ]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PG 1

URBANIZED

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EMERGEN-SEE

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COMPOUND12

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VENTURE

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PARKER|ELLIOTT

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MORIKAMI

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FARMERS MARKET

[ furniture design ] [ product design ]

[ restaurant design ]

[ retail design ] [ office design ]

[ capstone stu. ] [ grad thesis ]

URBANIZED

BIKE RACK + SHELVING UNIT

YR 4

[ furniture design ]

Challenged to design a flat pack piece of furniture this bike rack + shelving unit breaks down to easily fit + be shipped in a standard UPS Suitcase box (22” x 14” x 19”). Finding inspiration in contemporary furniture design, Urbanized is designed with the urban lifestyle in mind - finding a solution for indoor bike storage, while maintaining a small footprint. In order to achieve this with contemporary simplicity, Urbanized is constructed of walnut, airline cable + detachable biscuit joiners. flat pack | woodworking | cd set | furniture style report

cabinet cleat steel tube slide

airline cable

cable clamp

coat hook

bike slot

details

process

final

PG 4

EMERGEN-SEE LIGHTING DESIGN

Emergen-see is a hand-held lighting device intended to alert a household of an emergency with the use of light and noise. With research done on human factors + ergonomics, the form is designed to be held comfortably by all ages + in multiple ways. It features an emergency flashlight, weather radio, whistle, GPS, warning + alert capabilities + a charging base that allows for easy placement + accessibility within the home. rhino | prototyping | illustrator

YR 2

[ product design ]

MERGEN-SEE THERE WHEN YOU NEED IT

RACHAEL MAYHILL IAPD 320 SPRING 2012 ALLAN HASTINGS & DAVID RICHTER-O’CONNELL

front view

side view

process

prototype

ergonomics

housing environment

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COMPOUND12

YR 3

MODERNIST CUISINE|OHIO [ restaurant design ]

Challenged by Retail Design Institute to design an American fare restaurant in an existing building in Ohio, with the intent to spread across the country, Compound12 emerged. With a twist on traditional American fare, C12 finds a new + innovative way to introduce molecular gastronomy to the masses.

Finding inspiration in the molecular compounds of this modern cuisine, C12 is a fun + welcoming atmosphere with an exciting + sustainable menu striving to highlight local resources. revit | 3ds max | indesign | competition | cd set | branding

compound12

molecular gastronomy: the application or study of scientific principles & practices in cooking & food preparation gastronomy: the art of good eating

appetizers

desserts

cocktail tomato confit

7.00

apple millefeuille and cinnamon mousse

5.00

garlic goose liver

8.00

apricots in monbazillac

6.00

onion soup parmesan

6.00

strawberries with sweet woodruff meringue and pepper

8.00

cauliflower soup with ras el-hanout

8.00

melon balls with aperol

6.00

carrot spears with orange and ginger

7.00

peach with corn and nougat

6.00

bush beans with olive oil

6.00

sous vide strawberry ice cream

5.00

entrees 8.00

infused sous vide rum for mojito’s

6.00

cape grim beef tenderloin, pumpkin and asparagus, spiced jus

9.00

cocktail in an ice sphere

6.00

spaghetti with chicken and walnut sauce

10.00

aperol, rosemary, honey, scotch paper and gel cocktail

6.00

a modernist aviation with roses and tangerine air

7.00

venison with pumpkin, red cabbage and coriander

12.00 elderflower mojito cocktail gel

7.00

codfish with red beet and wheatgrass

8.00

compressed green apple fettuccini

13.00

the bramble cocktail gel

7.00

carbonated mojito spheres

8.00

crispy seared duck breast “carbonnade”

8.00

carbonated mojito spheres

8.00

cured belly bacon, smoked eel, yellow pepper and lemon mayonnaise

14.00

caviar of cointreau recipe

8.00

egg at 62°c, lettuce and potatoes sauce

8.00

spherical pear elderflower martini recipedoloribus asperiores repellat.

8.00

king crab with peas, almond & cress

waiting + custom hostess station [1]

drinks

carabinero with almond milk and honey vinegar

13.00

compound12

pickled chicken, red wine sauce, broccoli and shallot potatoes

10.00

crisp turbot

12.00

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filet and back of salmon with pepquinos

13.00

sat. 11a.m.-12p.m. p. 785.489.2891

branding + marketing strategy

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floor plan

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waiting area dining area pick-up area kitchen restrooms bar + lounge

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VENTURE

OUTDOOR SUPPLY CO. | CO

YR 3

[ retail design ]

Drawing inspiration from nature; the raw materials, rugged terrain + rich sensations that one experiences from the outdoors, Venture was born. Striving for a neighborhood, small town shop feel, detail is placed in every aspect.

Whether it be by carrying local products, an app to make sure customers are adequately equipped or through custom pieces. Achieving LEED Silver, with 61 points, recycled + renewable material + furniture selections were carefully chosen. revit | 3ds max | indesign | photoshop | leed silver| branding

O U T D O O R S U P P LY C O .

view of west retail wall

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VENTURE

backpacks

apparel

hammocks

shoe display

sleeping bags camping supplies

tent display local food merchandise

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app

view of west retail wall

local brands

packaging

graphics

brand

camping supplies

local food merchandise

custom check-out counter

apparel

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PARKER|ELLIOTT LAW FIRM | NEW YORK, NY

YR 4

[ office design ]

Parker & Elliot Law Offices is a Corporate Law Firm located in New York City. They provide representation for a diverse clientele ranging from individuals to large corporations. A large emphasis is placed on work with international clients, requiring an appeal to a diverse audience. Client comfort + trust is the ultimate goal. Making high level security in the 63,000 sq. ft. high rise building a necessity. In collaboration with peer design student, Morgan Stafford, the design intent was to create a flexible, efficient, + diverse space that would encompass the lifestyle + culture of the firm + their clients. revit | product selection | design proposal | partner project

PARKER | ELLIOTT

inspiration

process

CONFERENCE SUPPORT OFFICES parti

latitude vs longitude

traditional motifs with contemporary refinements

contrast of elements

library

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1. partner office typ.

2. associate office typ.

3. paralegal office typ.

4. assistant workstation typ.

5. reception 6. cafe 7.conference

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furniture plan

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8. ready available files 9. library 10. multipurpose room

11. coffee/copy 12. breakout 13. auxiliary offices 14. workrooms

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cafe

breakout collaboration

materials + finishes

cafe

partner office

Skyline Select™ for Demountable Walls Collection in Whites™, Cantilever™ B

conference room

Full-Scale Pattern Art

Panel Shown: 3� x 8� Scale: 1˝ = 1� 0˝

coffee breakout

Technique Option B Side 1: Eco-etch® pattern on clear field

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MORIKAMI

WELLNESS CENTER | FLORIDA

YR 5

[ capstone stu. ]

Capstone studio focuses on encompassing product, furniture + interior design into one cohesive project. Morikami Wellness Center is located on the site of Morikami Japanese Gardens + Museum in Delray Beach, Florida.

The wellness center aims to accommodate all ages, races, genders, etc. While desiring to accomplish a sense of strong Japanese culture, the wellness center also intends to explore modern design + wellness techniques for a holistic approach. The process began by exploring what wellness means to each individual. hand drafting | product + furniture + interior design| photoshop

[ MORIKAMI WELLNESS CENTER ] “One conscious breath in and out is a meditation.”

-Eckhart Tolle

Breath. Literally defined as, “the power of breathing; life.” Every living thing survives through this simple act. Zen Philosophy is actively trying to find one’s inner peace. With one of the largest aspects, meditation. One of the best way to reach a state of meditation is through the simple act of breathing. Such a powerful component to life, yet something that cannot be seen by the human eye. Air fills the body, overtakes it + then is quickly released back into the world. Into the air we all share. It keeps everything moving + alive, it’s powerful. “Each inhalation brings with it more inspiration + each exhalation releases tension.”

[ MEDITATION | SPA ]

[ FITNESS ]

[ SOCIAL ]

[ FITNESS ]

[ ADMINISTRATION | FUNCTION ]

process

central gathering

garden transition

tea room

PG 30

level one

yoga + aerobics

MEN'S LOCKER ROOM

EXPOSED TO EARTH

Furniture Floor Plan - Level One

longitudinal section

WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM

STAIRS

locker rooms 2

Level 3 1/16" = 1'-0"

MEN'S LOCKER ROOM

EXPOSED TO EARTH

WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM

STAIRS

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level two 1

Level 3 1/16" = 1'-0"

central core

Level 2 1/16" = 1'-0"

MORIKAMI WELLNESS CENTER

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Scale 1/16" = 1'-0"

Furniture Floor Plan - Level Two

transverse section

core axonimetric

PG 32

custom lighting fixture

custom reception desk

reception

experience + inspiration

outdoor meditation garden

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FARMERS MARKET REVITALIZING | MANHATTAN, KS

YR 5

[ grad thesis ]

The graduate thesis is proposed by the student to faculty for a year long exploration + design in hopes of further expanding the body of knowledge. After recognizing an increase in farmers markets across the world I began to analyze the market even more. This is where I saw a need for further design exploration for small community markets across the United State. Over this year long project my overall intention is to design a prototype through a systematic approach that will encourage + enable an invigorating social interaction that will become an influence for small markets. programming | research | analysis | diagramming | proposal

revitalizing manhattan farmers market Increase in Farmers Markets

abundant an extremely plentiful or oversufficient quantity or supply + overflowing fullness

Stimulate Local Economies

vibrant pulsating with vigor and energy + exciting; stimulating; lively

Preserve Farmland + Rural Livelihoods

cultivating to foster the growth of + to grow or raise

Increase Access t o F fresh Food

connecting

Support Healthy Communities

vital of or relating to life + having remarkable energy, liveliness, or force of personality

why a farmers market?

association; relationship + to join, link, or fasten together; unite or bind

Throughout the Fall semester I heavily researched everything about farmers markets from the typical users, to the ergonomics, to the marketing + even the color theory involved. During the research + programming stage I realized that the perfect site was Manhattan, KS. The Manhattan Farmers market is one of the oldest in Kansas + has gone through many changes throughout the years. The current market in located in two separate locations that are not located near one another + therefore have to be run on two separate days. Neither location provides the proper amenities for the market. The current market can also expect about 45-50 stall on their biggest Saturdays, with each vendor paying $8 per stall.

VENDOR

MANAGER

CONSUMER

average age 55

average age 45

average age 45

google.com/maps facebook.com

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1.5 HR

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existing market

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2035 2035

222 n 6th st

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The proposed site is located on the edge of downtown. Research has show that downtown is the prime location for markets because people both resonate it historically with 2035 downtown but also as a part of the community center. The site is the home of an existing grocery store chain. It will be accommodating for both the indoor + outdoor markets. Which will also help increase the change of a more substantial year round market. The site is surrounded by both residential + retail spaces.

The site will also provide amenities taht are currently lacking at the existing sites. proposed site

2035 2035 2035

goals + objectives

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SET A PRECEDENT

for market designs of similar scale |use a market style that thrives in small communities |use innovative materials and designs

ENCOURAGE SUSTAINABILITY within the market place

|provide elements for recycling + compost |use materiality that will last + withstand the elements

CREATE A BRAND

to promote and unify the market |develop a cohesive branding package |develop a strategy for promotion + clearly labeled products

ENCOURAGE GROWTH

and help meet manhattan’s urban plan |reuse an existing abandoned building |keep in line with manhattan’s 2035 plan

ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES that encompasses beyond what is eaten

|include elements such as bike racks + usable sidewalks |include places to eat + socialize such as benches + picnic tables

looking forward : generative intent

PG 40

CORGAN

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ARCHITECTURE FIRM | DALLAS, TX [ internship ]

The summer before my 5th year + during the winter break of my 5th year I had opportunity to work as an interior design intern for Corgan.

Located in their main office in Dallas, Texas, I was exposed to a multitude of real life scenarios.

I was lucky enough to work on a temporary space that had an incredibly quick turnaround so I was able to witness + first had work on every stage of the design process from the proposal to the CD’s, to the final punch. I learned an incredible amount about the industry, through which I began to became more confident both as a designer + a person. cd’s | site punch | client meetings | proposals | presentations

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A LITTLE EXTRA ASSORTED PROJECTS

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[ my passion ]

Over the past five years I have had incredible opportunities in which I have been able to use my passion for design in ways I didn’t know possible + to further build upon skills I already had. The next spread shows a wide range of projects + jobs I have done ranging from exhibit designs, logo designs, senior pictures, upholstery + more. I love what I do + continuously o wanting to explore new opportunities + always be learning. Hopefully these snippets will give a glimpse of that + the everyday thing I love.

“Take time to do what makes your soul happy” artwork | photography | competitions | furniture | graphics

IAPD 50TH ANNIVERSARY ICONS

photography

art

graphics

competitions

furniture

miscellaneous

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EDUCATION

Kansas State University : Manhattan, KS Master of Interior Architecture + Product Design [May 2015] CIDA Accredited, NASAD Approved Fondazione per il Centro Studi CittĂ di Orvieto : Italy [Spring 2014]

WORK EXPERIENCE

Graduate Teaching Assistant : Kansas State University [2014] Corgan | Intern : Dallas, TX [2014] Midwest Appliance + Ace Hardware : Manhattan, KS [2012-2014] Council Grove Ace Hardware : Council Grove, KS [2006-2012]

COURSE WORK

Design Studios, Programming, Structural Systems, Environmental Systems, Theory of Product Design, History of Furniture, History of Architecture, Lighting, Design Workshop, Graduate Research, Materials + Finishes, Visual Communications

LEADERSHIP | INVOLVEMENT

American Institute of Architecture Students : Student Member International Interior Design Association : Student Member IIDA Color + Couture : Design Lead IAPD 50th Anniversary : Planning Committee Interior Architecture Open House : Fundraising Committee Chair College of Architecture Planning + Design : Student Ambassador College of Architecture Planning + Design : Freshman Mentor Environmental Design Student Association : Representative Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority : Banner Co-Chair K-State Proud : Volunteer Christian Challenge : Student Member

HONORS | AWARDS

Deans List, Kansas State University Citizenship Award 4-H Key Award Selected to present at University Graduate Research Symposium Selected to present at APDesign Graduate Research Symposium Winner of IIDA Design Wars : Design Charrette Ben Hakimian Study Abroad Scholarship Eugene T. McGraw Scholarship IIDA Color + Couture : Judges Choice + Peoples Choice Selected to participate in Xtreme LA Design Charrette

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RACHAEL MAYHILL [ contact information ]

222 North Washington Council Grove, KS 66846 phone | 785.230.4734 email | rmayhill@k-state.edu

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