Portfolio SARAH MOHR Interior Design Student
Sarah Mohr Colosseum, 2023 charcoal 8.5 in x 14 in
About me My name is Sarah Mohr and I am a third-year interior design student at Iowa State University. The Interior Design program has introduced me to the many facets of Interior Design, including construction, finishes and materials, codes, graphic design, human factors, and art history. I have learned the benefits of well-designed spaces that use shape, function, aesthetics, and optimization. Furthermore, I studied how interior design relates to branding and marketing in retail design last semester. All these factors affect how people live and interact in the space around them. Though I have always felt the impact that design can have on my surroundings, my courses have given me the skills to impact design. I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with a team in a community setting and impact how people interact in an environment. Through my study abroad experience at Iowa State University's campus in Rome, Italy, I was immersed in classical and historiacal design. The program included collaboration with graphic, industrial, and integrated studio art majors. This experience has givien me a profound appreciation of art history and its connection to interior design and architecture and introduced me to interdisciplinary design. Collaborating with other interior design students on SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit, and other Adobe programs has increased my excitement to learn more design principles and attain more experiences and skills with a design team. I plan to graduate in May 2025 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design. The intersection design with sustainability, usability, and human-centric principles inspires me for my career as a designer and the future of interior design.
SARAH MOHR
Interior Design Student
(507)-766-0271 sarmohr@iastate.edu
SKILLS Revit
Communication
AutoCAD
Time Management
Adobe Creative Offices
Team Work
Sketchup
Adaptability
EDUCATION IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, AMES IA Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design CIDA Accredited Dean’s List | 2021-2023 May 2025 Graduation WORK EXPERIENCE NEW ULM COUNTRY CLUB WAITRESS Summer 2023 Utilized time management skills to handle peak dining hours and demonstrated adaptability in responding to changing restaurant priorities and customer demands. Summer 2022 MENARDS SALES ASSOCIATE Provided expert assistance to customers selecting and purchasing building
materials, including lumber, hardware, and construction supplies. INVOLVEMENT VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING ALPHA DELTA PI SORORITY
2024 Term
PI CHAPTER Developing promotional content for Ronald McDonald House Charities, Assult Care Center Extending Shelter & Support, social events, branding campaigns, and chapter values within the campus community. Creating media to reach potential new members while engaging current members through brand partnerships with relevant products. STUDY ABROAD IN ROME
Fall 2023 Studied Italian art, history, and architecture firsthand, deepening understanding
and appreciation of global perspectives. INTERIOR DESIGN STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Spring 2022-Current
Engaged in networking opportunities and educational, career planning, and interdisciplinary events VOLUNTEER WORK SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA
Spring 2022-Current
Fundraised for Special Olympics Iowa and raised awareness in weeklong events, including various activities with Special Olympics Athletes through participation in fundraising events and community outreach efforts. LETTERS OF LOVE GLOBAL
Fall 2022-Current
Composed heartfelt messages to children battling cancer and other severe illnesses through handmade cards. REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Luxury Retail Design
LA.B POP-UP SHOP Retail Design
BAY ABODE Luxury Home in San Francisco
ART WORK Mixed Media
CONTENTS
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CELINE SHOP-IN-SHOP
RINASCENTE Rinascente known as “for the city, with the city, in the city” delivers a experience full of novelties and creates a theatrical shopping experience for customers using novelties and materiality to awaken the senses. It is located in the ancient location of the 15thcentury Aqua Virgo aqueduct, the pipeline that supplies water into Rome and the Trevi Fountain. The interior contains a steel membrane that frames each shop window and is outlined in a travertine, also repeated in the floor. Rinascente is home to the most innovative designers in areas of fashion, interior design, industrial design, and advertising, which propelled the brand of Rinascente to be more than just a store. And the store was a pioneed in the creating of modern day shopping by being the first to sell ready made clothing, set fixed selling prices, and use light to illuminate window shops. Rinascente was born with the spirit of innovation, and still reflects that identity today.
SHOP-IN-SHOP
LA.B located on the fifth floor of the Rinascente
located in the atrium of the Rinascente
Group project with Clara Mardesen semester 1, year 3
Group project with Clara Mardesen semester 1, year 3
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inspiration Since the founding in 1945, Celine has been rooted in French fashion heritage, focusing on creating sophisticated silhouettes with minimalist and inventive solutions.
materials board
mood board
Clara Mardesen
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concept Celine’s shop-in-shop in Rinascente is an interpretation of current creative director Hedi Slimane, who is redefining Celine from its elegant and min identity to a bold and daring brand. Through an Art Deco approach inspired by his cologne line with a nod to the Art Deco era, represented through glass, asymmetry, wood, and dramatic scale, the shop-in-shop will embody the spirit of creating a new take on an influential design. The origins of Celine are blended with his new edgy materiality, horizontal and vertical emphasis, and chic lighting solutions.
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M4 M2 M3 M5 M1
floor plan materials M2
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M3
multicolored terrazzo
dark burl wood
rippled glass
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M5
M6
gray travertine
jade marble
vinyl chrome wrap
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elevations
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right elevation
front elevation
back elevation
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special elements
exploded axon Clara Mardesen
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axon
display elements travertine element Clara Mardesen
front display
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perspectives
left perspective
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right perspective
front perspective
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LA.B inspiration LA. B is a company founded by women for women. The chosen aspect to focus on surrounds the approach that women are stronger in the community and can grow from the adversity they have experienced. Gaining independence in all aspects of life will create a path for women with infinite growth and ability.
materials & mood board
TRANSFORMATIVE
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PIVOTAL
ELASTIC
concept The pop-up shop is a visual representation of a woman's journey through personal growth, adversity, and advocacy for those who have struggled silently. LA. B promotes her newfound economic independence and transformation of her own self-concept while also remaining connected to the women before her. A natural, villa-like feel paired with a modern take on sculpture, lighting, and spatial organization is a nod to the origins of the Rinascente. An interchangeable display creates a dynamic design in a temporary installation.
floor plan materials
Clara Mardesen
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LA.B media The pop-up shop of La. B was designed to reflect the spirit of Rinascente by implementing interactive elements to create an installation experience. The front wall of the shop is a display with alternate graphics that represent the modern take on classical architectural graphics. This component of the pop-up shop furthers the design concept of a pop-art and modern take on Roman villas.
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LA.B perpectives & elevations
perspective
elevation
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elevation
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LA.B axonometric and persective view
axon
top persective
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San Francisco The Pacific Heights district in San Francisco, California, is located by the bay and is close to the Golden Gate Bridge, Crissy Field, and the Palace of Fine Arts. Overall, San Francisco has a moderate temperature and is one of Northern California’s most vibrant cultural centers.
Bay Abode located in the Pacific Heights District of San Francisco luxury home for Emma Chamberlain semester 2, year 2
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Bay Abode inspiration Twenty-one-year-old Emma Chamberlain has been on social media for almost five years and is one of the most famous YouTubers in the United States. Her career has shed light on her daily life and authentic personality. Because of her fame, she values privacy. However, privacy is only one concern regarding a vacation home. Emma is a creator and needs to be surrounded by a space that allows her to gain inspiration. A geographic location that allows optimal creative thinking and comfortable interiors will provide Emma Chamberlain with a place to be artistic and relaxed.
inspirational photos
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concept A vacation home in the Pacific Hights area of San Francisco will provide an influential city escape while being close to her family. The objective is to create a space that evokes creativity and reinforces a calm and rejuvenation aura. With attention to restoration theory, organic shapes, oceanic color palettes, and floor-to-ceiling windows, the large open areas will allow the beautiful bay aura to be felt within Emma Chamberlain’s home. As a content creator, Emma works at home and needs a space that awakens her creativity. Designing innovative and unique architectural spaces that are modern, in addition to being able to display artwork, the Bay abode will showcase and highlight pieces that make inspiration and peace for Emma Chamberlain, fulfilling the goal of this vacation home.
materials
willow tree wallpaper
mosaic pearl tile
textured tan wallpaper
front kitchen elevation
right kitchen elevation
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Bay Abode floor plans & perspectives
first floor plan
second floor plan
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primary bedroom perspective
living room perspecive
kitchen perspective
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Artwork
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Sarah Mohr Spring Still Life, 2022 watercolor 11 in x 17 in
Sarah Mohr Negative Space, 2022 micron 11 in x 17 in
Sarah Mohr Winter Still Life, 2022 micron 11 in x 17 in
Sarah Mohr Portico d’Ottavia, 2023 pencil and micron 8.5 in x 14 in
thank you sarmohr@iastate.edu (507)-766-0271