Interior Design Portfolio - Shahnaz Haider

SHAHNAZ HAIDER

Hello!

SHAHNAZ HAIDER

I’m a fresh face in the world of interior design, but don’t let that fool you. With a love for all things creative, an eye for design, and a can-do attitude, I’m ready to tackle any project with gusto and bring fresh ideas to the table. Let’s dive in and explore the possibilities!

WORK EXPEREIENCE

INTERIOR DESIGNER

FREELANCE INTERIOR DESIGNER

1. OC Home Funriture, Abu Dhabi |Sept 2023 – April 2024 Provided on-site customer focused services.

•Created a material library to understand textures and color.

•Produced Mood boards and social media posts to increase marketing and store revenue.

•Produced Mood boards based on customer requirements.

•Pitched a full solution for apartments based on requirement.

•Design and plan furniture layouts using software like AutoCAD. •Provide expert advice on furniture selection and design concepts.

2. Abu Dhabi |March 2023 – Sept 2024 •Offering guidance to create functional and aesthetic interior spaces.

•Crafting innovative design concepts that serve as the foundation for interior projects.

• Developing visual & spatial identities that reflect a company’s values with its audience.

•Detailing the selection and specifications of furniture, fixtures, and equipment to ensure cohesive interior designs.

•Developed 3D layouts on Sketchup and image rendering through V-Ray.

INTERIOR DESIGNER / KITCHEN DESIGNER

INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN

3. Avanti Kitchens & Closets, Abu Dhabi |Sept 2022 – Jan 2023 •Formulated specification sheets for projects.

•Created quotations for products and managed inventory.

•Contacting vendors for furniture selection and fixtures.

•Provided a material library to understand textures and color.

•Provided in-house design services for customers and helped them achieve their vision.

•Developed 3D layouts on Sketchup and image rendering through V-Ray.

4. ARCO Interiors, Abu Dhabi |March 2022 – July 2022 •Created layouts for commercial and residential spaces •Prepared client proposals and mood board to visualize spaces.

•Contacted vendors and suppliers for furniture selection and fixtures.

•Formulated specification sheets for projects.

•Developed 3D layouts on Sketchup and image rendering through V-Ray & Enscape.

EDUCATION

BACHELORS IN INTERIOR DESIGN

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Amity University, Dubai, UAE |2018-2022

Bright Riders School,Abu Dhabi, UAE |2014-2018

SKILLS Autocad

After Effects

Sketchup

Photoshop

Enscape

V-RAY

Illustrator

InDesign

LANGAUGES English +971556191946

Hindi

Tamil Abu Dhabi, UAE

Arabic

shahnazjh107@gmail.com

C O N T E N T S 01 COMMERCIAL DESIGN 02 FREELANCE DESIGN 03 OFFICE DESIGN 04 MUSEUM DESIGN - (THESIS) 05 FURNITURE DESIGN 06 MISCELLANEOUS

COMMERCIAL INTERIOR

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Yas Marina Circuit Masjid Sweihan 4

COMMERCIAL DESIGN Yas Marina Circuit

Client: Yas Marina

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

A place where adventure meets responsible design, advanced technology, and inspirational architecture—where high-performance cars, cuttingedge racing technology, and sustainable mobility converge to create an exhilarating fusion of speed, innovation, and design excellence

Design Approach • • •

Corporate, and professional Organic geometry Iincorporation of the YAS fonts

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Project Role • • • •

Developing concept reports for client presentation.

Researching and selecting furniture, and mood pictures Creating material boards that articulate overal look & feel Softwares used: Photoshop, AutoCAD, Excel

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COMMERCIAL DESIGN Masjid Sweihan

Client: Private

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

A place where adventure meets responsible design, advanced technology, and inspirational architecture—where high-performance cars, cuttingedge racing technology, and sustainable mobility converge to create an exhilarating fusion of speed, innovation, and design excellence

Design Approach • • •

Neutral and contemporary Islamic concepts Iincorporation of arabic design

Project Role • • • • •

Developing concept reports for client presentation.

Researching and selecting furniture, and mood pictures FF&E, and material selection Creating material boards that articulate overal look & feel Softwares used: Photoshop, AutoCAD, Excel

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COMMERCIAL DESIGN Boutique Laundry

Client: Westlife Laundry

Location: Abu Dhabi,

A boutique laundry store with an industrial-style aesthetic, featuring exposed brick walls, raw metal finishes, and minimalist design.

Equipped with high-performance machines and eco-friendly detergents, it offers premium fabric care in a stylish, modern setting.

Design Approach • • •

Industrial theme Space Planning Blue color incoporation based on branding

Project Role • • • • •

Developing concept reports for client presentation.

Researching and selecting furniture, and mood pictures FF&E, and material selection Creating material boards that articulate overal look & feel Softwares used: Photoshop, AutoCAD, Excel

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FREELANCE DESIGN

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Mr. Khaleel Rasheed Ms. Houda Mr. Abu Naser Dar Al Khaleej

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RESIDENTIAL DESIGN Design Approach • • •

Sleek and sophisticated Refined elements Warm color palette

Key Plan

Client: Ms. Afrah

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

A concept and design proposal for an upcoming villa project,. The client wanted minimal, grandeure with neutral and homely tones. Arabic quiet luxury is an imminient element throughout the design process.

Ground Floor Living Room

Men’s Majlis Room

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RESIDENTIAL DESIGN Design Approach • • •

Sleek and sophisticated Refined elements Warm color palette

Key Plan

Client: Ms. Afrah

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

A concept and design proposal for an upcoming villa project,. The client wanted minimal, grandeure with neutral and homely tones. Arabic quiet luxury is an imminient element throughout the design process.

Guest Dining Room

Family Dining Room

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RESIDENTIAL DESIGN Design Approach • • •

Sleek and sophisticated Refined elements Warm color palette

Key Plan

Client: Ms. Afrah

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

A concept and design proposal for an upcoming villa project,. The client wanted minimal, grandeure with neutral and homely tones. Arabic quiet luxury is an imminient element throughout the design process.

Women’s Majlis Room- 1st Floor

Master BedRoom - 1st Floor

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KITCHEN DESIGN Client: Mr. Khaleel

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

A three- tier kitchen cabinet layout with aluminium base carcas, customized refridgerator and additional copper storage unit with in-built pull-out cabinets.

Design Approach • • •

Sleek and sophisticated Refined elements Warm color palette

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KITCHEN DESIGN Client: Ms. Houda

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

A double toned kitchen with a made from aluminium base carcus and wooden finish, and additional copper storage unit with in-built pull-out cabinets and marble countertops.

Design Approach • • •

Sleek and sophisticated Refined elements Warm color palette

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CLOSET DESIGN Client: Mr. Abu Naser

Location: Abu Dhabi

A textured wooden finish closet with a modern storage system for different type of clothes. and flushed door handles. It includes a small dressing area with a mirror to style oneself.

Design Approach • • •

Sleek and sophisticated Refined elements Warm color palette

Project Role • • • •

Researching and sourcing materials Preparing FFE schedules Developing schematic reports for presentation and review Softwares used: Indesign, Photoshop, Sketchup & Vray

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CLOSET DESIGN Client: Dar Al Khaleej

Location: Abu Dhabi

A sleek light wooden-finished closet with a contemporary storage system, designed to organize various clothing types effortlessly.

Featuring seamless flush door handles, it also includes aglass door unit, providing a stylish and functional space for getting ready.

Design Approach • • •

Sleek and sophisticated Refined elements Warm color palette

Project Role • • • •

Researching and selecting, sourcing materials Preparing FFE schedules Developing schematic reports for presentation and review Softwares used: Indesign, Photoshop, Sketchup & Vray

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OFFICE INTERIOR

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ADEC Office Future Fittings Office

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OFFICE DESIGN

Future Fittings Office- Concept Idea Future Fittings’ office is an extraordinary space designed to inspire creativity and innovation. With a unique breakout space, private working pods, and hovering chairs, the office is unlike any other. The iridescent ambience creates a futuristic atmosphere that stimulates the senses, while the safe space ensures that employees feel secure and comfortable. It’s a perfect blend of functionality, futuristic design, and employee well-being, making it a model for offices of the future

Design Approach • • •

Understated luxury Hover Technology Timeless details

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Project Role • • • • •

Researching and selecting furniture, sourcing materials and proposing lighting Preparing FFE schedules Developing schematic reports for presentation and review Reviewing and verifying technical drawings Softwares used: Indesign, Photoshop, Sketchup & Vray

The furniture company’s conference room is a futuristic masterpiece, with hover chairs, a hover table, and a stunning wall-to-ceiling design element. It’s a space that inspires creativity and innovation.

The furniture company’s workstation area provides a sophisticated work area for its employees, complete with privacy panels that provide a sense of seclusion while allowing for collaboration. It’s a perfect blend of privacy and functionality.

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OFFICE DESIGN ADEC OFFICE

Client: Private

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

An inspiring educational office designed for creativity, collaboration, and productivity.

Featuring modern technology, flexible workspaces, and a thoughtful layout, it fosters learning, innovation, and seamless teamwork in a dynamic environment

Design Approach • • •

Corporate, and professional Incorporatiob of ADEC colors Open conscept

Project Role • • • •

Developing concept reports for client presentation.

Researching and selecting furniture, and mood pictures Creating material boards that articulate overal look & feel Softwares used: Photoshop, AutoCAD, Excel

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MUSEUM DESIGN (THESIS)

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Inclusive Sensory Design

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THESIS PROJECT

Creating inclusive interior spaces requires consideration of all the senses of the body. Sight allows for visual orientation, auditory sense enables hearing of important information, smell can create atmosphere and mood, while touch and feel provide physical comfort. The integration of these senses like puzzle pieces ensures that all individuals can enjoy and navigate interior spaces, regardless of ability or background.

Inclusive Sensory Design

SITE ANALYSIS- Qasr Al Hosn

Dating back to the very beginning of the formation of the United Arab Emirates, Qasr Al Hosn is one of the oldest stone building in the capital of the UAE till date. It premises the Qasr Al Hosn fort which acted as the royal residence and government for the ruling family and founder of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

A museum invokes curiosity. Therefore it is necessary to curate an exterior design that has an impactful and memorable view.

MOOD BOARD

BUBBLE DIAGRAM

Area: 6000sqm Major Requirements Lounge/Lobby Exhibition space Display Gallery Whispering Gallery Traffic space Storage Space Rest space Office rooms Prayer rooms Washrooms

Design Typology: Public Interior Space

ZONE 01 - SIGHT Visual cues, such as contrast, color, and lighting, can improve accessibility and create a welcoming environment for all individuals. The dynamic walls create a forced pathway that lead into an exhbition space with seating. The ceiling invokes you to pay attention to it and if you look carefully, you may notice it‘s inspired from the nerves of the eye.

PLAN

SECTION AA’

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ZONE 02- AUDITORY Sound plays a significant role in creating an inclusive environment. Interior spaces should consider factors like acoustics, sound levels, and the use of sound cues to create a comfortable and accessible space for all individuals. Customized display units with specialized speakers are incorporated in this zone to enjoy the full experience.

PLAN

SECTION BB’

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ZONE 03- SCENT The sense of smell can be used in museums to enhance the visitor experience and create an inclusive environment. Thoughtful use of scents can evoke emotions, memories, and cultural associations, allowing individuals to connect with the exhibits on a deeper level.

ZONE 04- TOUCH & FEEL Inclusive museum design considers the sense of touch and feel, creating exhibits that cater to a range of tactile experiences. This can include interactive displays, textured surfaces, and Braille labels, allowing visitors with varying abilities to engage with the exhibits.

PLAN

SECTION CC’

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FURNITURE DESIGN

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ALTERNATIVE 1

PLAN

ALTERNATIVE 2

MISCELLANEOUS

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Nightclub Design (University ) 28

Cloud 10 Nightclub

Miscellaneous

NightClub Design- Conceptual

Introducing Cloud 10, a unique nightclubbing experience! The nightclub’s unique concept is based on the stages of inebriation, from innocence to oblivion. Each area of the club reflects a different stage, with innocence being represented by a bright and airy entrance. As guests make their way through the club, the atmosphere gradually changes, becoming more intense and euphoric. Eventually, confusion sets in, and guests are led to the final stage of oblivion. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that’s sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who enters.

Design Approach • • •

Understated luxury Hover Technology Timeless details

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The stages of inebriation, from innocence to oblivion.

Project Role •

INNOCENCE EUPHORIA CONFUSION OBLIVION

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Researching and selecting furniture, sourcing materials and proposing lighting Preparing FFE schedules Developing schematic reports for presentation and review Reviewing and verifying technical drawings Softwares used: Indesign, Photoshop, Sketchup & Vray

INNOCENCE

EUPHORIA

CONFUSION

When we think of innocence, we think of our childhood.

What better way to represent childhood than visualizing a literal candyland. From candyfloss trees to a lifesize claw machine filled with plushies and candy, Innocence has got it all.

When we think of innocence, we think of our childhood.

What better way to represent childhood than visualizing a literal candyland. From candyfloss trees to a lifesize claw machine filled with plushies and candy, Innocence has got it all.

The stage of confusion in the nightclub is characterized by a disorienting and surreal atmosphere. The space is designed to be visually striking, with bold colors, distorted shapes, and unexpected lighting effects.

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