Portfolio - Sarah Kirby

SARAH KIRBY

MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE FALL 2022

PERSONAL STATEMENT

There is a concept I recently learned about called Ikigai, a Japanese concept that refers to the purpose of being. This allows one to find balance with what they love, what the world needs, what you can be paid for, and what you are good at. It made me realize that Interior design is more than just my passion – it is also my mission, vocation, and future profession. This is something that excites, challenges, and teaches me everyday. The more I learn, the more I want to push the boundaries of what design can be and do for those who interact with it.

Everyday, I am reassured that choosing the paths of Interior Design and philosophy were the best decision I could have made. Both ask the questions on what humans need and what is the best way to care for them. The best part is that the questions will never stop. There will always be a need to learn, change, and care for people. Being part of the Interior Design community at Marymount has sharpened not only my Revit skills, but also enriched my love to design for people who have many identities and backgrounds worthy of celebrating. I understand how the importance of identity and self are valued in a world that does not reflect back so kindly. I aim to challenge design in ways that can allow for more diversity and equity for all identities and communities of people.

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."

- Dr. Suess "The Lorax"

Sarah Kirby

INTERIOR DESIGN

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Creative and hardworking graduate of Marymount University with a bachelor's degree in Interior Design with a minor in Philosophy, who has experience with meeting project deadlines and collaborating with a diverse group of people.

EDUCATION

Marymount University

BA in Interior Design with a minor in Philosophy

- GPA: 3.69 (Magna Cum Laude)

-Attended Sept. 2018 to Dec. 2022

WORK EXPERIENCE

Design Intern

Ella Scott Design, LLC | Aug. 2022 to present

- Assisted design staff in researching materials/FF&E & preparing presentations

- Imported design selections into management software

- Organized, coordinated, and maintained resource library

- Maintained cleanliness of office

- Managed invoices, purchase orders, and proposals

Peer Tutor

MU Student Academic Hub | Aug. 2020 to Dec. 2022

- CRLA Level 1 Certified

- Tutored undergraduate students in a one-on-one setting on Zoom in Philosophy, Theology, Color Theory, 2D Design, SEM, and Interior Design Studio courses

- Created a safe and welcoming envirnment for learning and sharing ideas

- Aided in a Success in College course as an Embedded Tutor by leading breakout rooms and class discussions

- Designed content for the Academic Hub's Instagram account including study tips, individual tutor profiles, and Instagram stories

Cell: 301-848-4671

sjkville@outlook.com

1008 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201

SKILLS

- Problem Solving

- Creativity

- Collaboration and Teamwork

- Adaptability

- Conflict Resolution

- Social Media

PROGRAM LITERACY

- Microsoft Office

- Adobe Suite

- Revit

- SketchUp

- Enscape

- Houzzpro

- Google Suite

YOUNITY

LGBTQ+ Community Center

Senior Capstone Fall 2022

Goals

To create an LGBTQ+ Community Center that removes gender bias and focuses on how identity can be expressed through architecture and form. Younity will be an accepting place for individuals by using the approaches materiality & metaphor, sense of self, unity, territoriality, and form follows action to bend the space to the user's experience.

CafeSeating Cafe Staircase FlexSeminar Cafe Kitchen EntryReception OpenBathroom ArtGallery 1stFloor Basement 2ndFloor 3rdFloor ClinicSpaces OfficeandResourceSpaces Art,Media,andLibrarySpaces Cafe Seating Cafe Staircase Flex Seminar Cafe Kitchen Entry Reception Open Bathroom Art Gallery 1st Floor

Important questions to be answered

Rethinking the design process

Architecture and

sexuality

Form follows action, Materiality & Metaphor, Identity/Sense of self, Territoriality, Unity

Research Summary

How can identity be expressed through architecture/form?

Materiality

Territoriality

Identity/sense of self theory

How can design be gender neutral?

eliminate bias of the function as a space creating a space with no restrictions

Form follows action

In what ways can the interior design process improve on understanding identity and incorporating identity throughout the whole design process?

Focus on the identity/body throughout the whole process similar to the fashion design process of tailoring and fitting phases

Narative/Identity

Design approach and application

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Form

The acpect of Identity, expression, and individuality is in constant motion and change

When developing a parti and starting my deign process, I wanted to demonstrate how identity can take form and bend through a space - just as a person would in their own experiences

Materiality (+) metaphor

Identity/sense of self

Unity

Territoriality

form follows action

Existing Building

With the task of respecting the existing building, I explored the grid and modular plans and elevations Working with the idea of breaking the boundaries of a modular building shell to create forms that would build from and juxtapose those shapes.

Metaphor: Constraints of societal norms vs Identity

Folded spiral is another way to represent a circle for unity and community

Mission

The goal of Younity LGBTQ+ Community Center is to provide support for individuals who are dealing with homelessness, unemployment, healthcare, physical/mental disabilities, and acceptance. This center will be located in Tampa, Florida. The Younity LGBTQ+ Community Center will strengthen the community and prove that regardless of your medical/physical/mental condition, age, skin color, race, gender, and sexual orientation – you are a human worthy of love and acceptance.

YOUNITY

LGBTQ+COMMUNITYCENTER

Brand/Logotype

Typology

THERE CAN'T BE AN US WITHOUT YOU

Slogan/Motto

Vision

The Younity LGBTQ+ Community Center will be a resource for aid, growth, and knowledge for those part of the LGBTQ+ community, family members, and those who would want to learn more and be engaged with the community.

Concept

My concept for this project is Form Follows Action. Being inspired from my research, my focus was to find an action word that represented how the space and users would interact with one another. Bend.

Perspective of Entry

Perspective of Entry and Stairs

Perspective of Stairs

Perspective of Cafe

Perspective of Art Gallery

Conclusion

After finishing my Senior Capstone project, I believe that exploring identity through form can be done in many ways. I chose Form Follows Action as one way to solve my design problem, and I found that there could be many ways to interpret it. Reflecting on my work, I look at something that is in a state of needing constant changes - I don't belive it to be 'finished' or will it ever be finished. Understanding or trying to understand the multitude of identity and expression will be a constant pursuit of changing, deconstructing, and experimentation. People are capable of changing and adapting, so our spaces that support the idea of identity will need to be flexible to that change as well.

Easton Oncology Clinic

Spring 2022

Goals

To create an Oncology Clinic that opperates as a soothing system to all users - cancer patients, family, and health careworkers.

- Principles: asymmetry, scale, emphasis, and contrast

- Elements: Color, light, shape/form, positive/negative space, and rythm

Perspective of Entrance/Main Lobby

Oncology - Outpatient Clinic

The project location is located on the Eastern Shore in Easton, Maryland with a view of the Chesapeake Bay

Design needs to: provide a thoughtful design approach for patients, families, and practitioners working to fight cancer. focus on patient experience and healing environments

Floor Plan RCP Mood board Ceiling Diagram Parti

Concept

My concept for this project is Sooting System. Something that operates in a cohesive and soothing way to provide comfort and healing.

Demonstrated by leaf veins

The veins on the ceiling are used as wayfinding and guides the users throughout the space

Perspective of Infusion Area

Feature Wall Art in Infusion Area

Wall Work Station

of Nurse Workstation

Infussion

Perspective

and

Corridor

Perspective of Corridor in Radiology

Caring For the Caregiver

Respite UMD Medical Center

Spring 2022

The staff respite room of the future. These Respite rooms designs are to promote mindfulness and productivity in the Healthcare Workplace. In this design, I took the already exsisting floorpans of the UMD Medical Center and added three respite rooms for the healthcare workers.

Project 3

Concept

My concept for for my design is compression and release. This is demonstrated through:

The colors blue and orange

Symmetry/Asymmetry

Different ceiling heights

Adjustable lights and natural light

Respite Room #1

Respite Room #2

Respite Room #2

Goals

Create three respite rooms for healthcare workers using the concept of compression and release. Promote focus, productivity, and healing

Allow the healthcare workers to feel energized and refreshed before entering back into the work environment.

Respite Room #3

Far-Out Fizz Soda Fountain

Summer 2022

Goals

To create a fun and quirky soda fountain shop called Far-Out Fizz located in Portland, Oregon that highlights the community's values. Far-Out Fizz will strive to "keep Portland weird" by creating an interesting environment and pushing the boundaries of the principles and elements of design.

Perspective of Entrance

Development

Parti and Circulation were inspired by radial lines. When designing the logo, I wanted it to have a retro feel as well as be used within the design process to show the brand's identity.