As a graduate Interior Designer, I have a passion for creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces. My design philosophy involves understanding each client’s vision and needs and bringing them to life through my expertise in design software and creative thinking. With degrees in Interior Design, Fine Arts, and more, I believe that every space has the potential to be transformed. I take pride in helping people achieve their dreams through Interior Design.
S H A R L Y N N E
C U E N C A I N T E R I O R D E S I G N E R
DISTINCTION
Art Institute of California - Orange County
Costa Mesa, CA
2016 Dean’s List Winter
2017 Dean’s List Spring
2017 President’s List Summer
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714.486.5131
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ACADEMICS
2018-2022
Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design
Interior Designers Institute 2016-2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design
The Art Institute of California - Orange County 2014-2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts
University of Santo Tomas - Legazpi
COMPUTER & DESIGN SKILLS
Hand Drawing
Marker Rendering InDesign
Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
MS Office
AutoCAD
Revit
V-ray
Sketchup
Lumion
Enscape
STRENGTHS
Self Initiative
Team Engagement
Creative Problem-solving
Technical Knowledge
Attention to detail
REFERENCES
Christine Ohlhaver / 949.274.5286
Anne Michaelsen Design - Assistant assistant@annemichaelsendesign.com
Rick Thompson / 949.657.4451
Interior Designers Institute - Professor rthompson@idi.edu
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DESIGN EXCELLENCE RECOGNITION
Interior Designers Institute
Newport Beach, CA
Winter 2019
Interior Designers Institute
Newport Beach, CA
Spring 2019
Interior Designers Institute
Newport Beach, CA
Fall 2019
EXPERIENCE
Gatehouse Studio
Costa Mesa, CA
Nov. 2022 - Aug. 2023
Anne Michaelsen Design
Costa Mesa, CA
Nov. 2021 - Feb. 2022
Vice Virtue Worldwide
Brooklyn, NY
April 2021 - July 2021
Tsai Condominium Unit
Manila, PH
April 2021 - Oct. 2021
Marcaida Residence
Isabela, PH
June 2019 - Jan. 2020
Hall of fame - Historic Preservation
Worked on the art of historical detail and preservation of houses in California.
Hall of Fame - Lighting Specifications
Evaluated lighting for residential and commercial settings, emphasizing on quality and distribution.
Hall of Fame - Residential Design
Managed residential project, designed spatial envelope, specified materials, and presented project with model and boards.
Junior Interior Designer
Conduct site visits, gather client requirements, prepare drawings, specify materials
• Update and maintain project files, vendor info, and material library
Support senior staff during installation, project delivery, and returns
Facilitate showroom clients by selecting fabric and furniture, generating invoices, and ordering samples
• Collaborate with vendors for quotations, samples, and returns, and update vendor info.
Interior Design Intern
Created pogramming and visualization documents for various residential projects.
Prepared technical drawings, assisted with specifying materials, and created finish schedules in addition to other construction documents.
Content Collaboration
• Content creation for All Nippon Airways x Animal Crossing : New Horizons collaboration.
Freelance Interior Design
Prepared a design package to illustrate the overall design. Specified furniture, finishes and accessories. Created graphics, renders and layouts for presentations.
Freelance Interior Design
Revisualized client’s needs and design preferences. Created client meeting presentations during conceptual and design development phases.
Prepared and assisted client in material, lighting and finish selections.
INDIGENOUS
LIVING
LOCATION
Indigenous is located on the edge of El Matador Beach, Pacific Coast High Way, Malibu. Malibu is a beach city in western Los Angeles County, California, situated about 30 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. It is 21-mile strip of the malibu coast, incorporated in 1991 into the city of Malibu.
SHARLYNNE CUENCA
FIRST FLOOR
Our target market consists of individuals who prioritize improving their mental and physical health, including male and female college graduates, professionals, and retirees. Specifically, our target audience is those who are experiencing consistent levels of anxiety and stress.
BUBBLE DIAGRAM • CIRCULATION
SERVICES:
• Rock Climbing Therapy
• Pilates and Yoga Studio
• Bath House (HYDROTHERAPY)
• Tea Lounge
• Sand Tray Therapy
• Fitness Studio
• Spa Treatments F T L R L C R B B E E Y R S S M P S T
SECOND FLOOR
HOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLNESS LIVING
BEHAVIORAL ELEMENTS
PYRAMID
BINARY LIST THE SPECTRUM
DOUGHNUT PIES
RELATIONSHIPS
ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIPS
RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
SECOND FLOOR
IINDIGENOUS HOLISTIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS LIVING
Indigenous, located in Malibu, CA, is committed to assisting individuals experiencing chronic stress from their daily lives. As Los Angeles has been named the most stressful city in the US, our aim is to alleviate stress through activities that promote balance of the mind, body, and soul.
FIRST FLOOR
LOGO
SECOND FLOOR
Our logo is a representation of the mind, body, and soul, with a special emphasis on the Zen Enso symbol. The Enso, or Zen circle, signifies mindfulness, peace, enlightenment, purity, harmony, and completeness.
HOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLNESS LIVING
I FINISHES
BOULDERING AREA
• INSPIRATION • BEACH
ROCKS
Bouldering is recognized for reducing stress, strengthening and toning muscles, improving flexibility, promoting mental strength, and preventing chronic disease. Our service offers movement retention, exercise programming, and physical therapy. Our space design is inspired by the stunning Malibu beaches, with a vision to create a rock climbing wall that mimics beach rocks. To achieve this, we use the A.R.T. Wall from Nicros, the most realistic Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) rock climbing system available.
FIRST FLOOR
HOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLNESS LIVING
SAND TRAY
YOGA STUDIO
SECOND FLOOR
Yoga is a holistic mind-body practice that combines meditation, relaxation, physical poses, and breathing techniques. Regular yoga practice has been shown to effectively reduce stress and anxiety levels. Our space is intentionally designed to evoke a sense of peace and tranquility, featuring minimalistic elements and earthy tones inspired by the natural beauty of Malibu’s beaches. •
PILATES
SECOND FLOOR
Like yoga, Pilates is also known to provide stress relief and promote a sense of calmness, resulting in a relaxed mind. Our space is designed to enhance the overall Pilates experience, featuring a Zen-inspired atmosphere. The accent wall on the front is inspired by the traditional Japanese Zen Garden, which serves as a visual representation of the peace and tranquility that can be achieved through Pilates.
SAFFONA WELLNESS CENTER
Healthcare Design
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
PROJECT SITE
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
SPACE TO BE DESIGNED:
• Waiting/Reception
• Admistration Suite
• Treatment Space
• Exam/Detox/Holding Suite
• Staff/Public Amenities
• Teen Activity Room
IRAQI COMMUNITY
An enclave of Iraqi immigrants has settled in a Chicago suburb. Like many immigrants and refugees, these individuals have experienced trauma in their home country and are now faced with a new set of challenges as they adapt to a completely different culture and language in the United States. This often includes navigating mental health challenges while trying to find employment and coping with the emotional toll of being separated from their families.
PROJECT STATEMENT
CONCEPT
TRAUMA - Informed Design
• To build environments that support the tenets of trauma informed care.
• A goal to create a space that is welcoming, demonstrate a safe environment , and provide privacy while at the same time not interfering with staff’s need to monitor patients.
CHILD FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT
• Clear sense where they are.
• Child friendly environmental graphics.
• Way finding design to alleviate the stress.
DESIGN FOR EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY
• Design elements that work together as a system
• to create a space that’s relaxing and familiar which enhances the patients experience.
GOALS
• Our facility’s design is influenced by our surrounding community while providing a healing, safe, and secure environment for both patients and staff members.
• Our clinic will implement inclusive design practices through the use of way finding elements, making the building safe and suitable for people of all abilities.
• Our clinic will use color in a way that makes patients feel welcomed and create a design with an overall theme that builds an environment of serenity while balancing aesthetics with form and function.
• Our design goal is to create a space that feels safe and inviting by creating designated spaces with privacy and incorporating safety without making the space feel invasive.
DIAGRAMING & SCHEMATIC DESIGN
RELATIONSHIP
BLOCK
CIRCULATION
SPACE PLAN / DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Wayfinding is a crucial aspect of design as it directly impacts how people perceive and navigate through an environment. The ease with which individuals can move through a space has a direct effect on their overall experience and perception of the design as a whole.
This corridor has been thoughtfully designed to incorporate repeated horizontal elements, including a clear and consistent signage and numbering system. This intentional design feature not only enhances the overall aesthetic of the space but also serves to aid in wayfinding and navigation for those using the corridor.
PUBLIC CORRIDOR
WAY FINDING ELEMENTS
TEEN ACTIVITY ROOM / PATIENT LOUNGE
The Teen Activity room provides a flexible separate space for youth to socialize from the rest of the facility. The space includes a Ping Pong Table, Lounge Furniture, Vending Machines, Coffee and Ice Machine, also a portable stove and a work counter for cooking demonstrations.
The space is designed with unique customed furnitures, unique ceiling and curved walls to achieve a fun and calming atmosphere. A wallpaper that represents nature to provide positive benefits such as stress reduction.
PSYCH CONFERENCE GROUP ROOM
The space is designed for clients to have a comfortable therapeutic experience, this is achieved to keep the area welcoming, cozy and a safe environment. Views of serene landscapes such as the beach painting to add a positive therapeutic experience.
THERAPIST
A therapist’s office is a space where therapists meet with patients to provide mental health and emotional support. The space is designed to be light and clean, with soothing sage color and natural wood finishes that promote a sense of calmness and relaxation. It is strategically located near windows to allow natural light into the room, which is known to boost patients’ moods. Additionally, nature-based artwork is added throughout the space to create a connection with nature and enhance the healing environment.
EXAM/DETOX/HOLDING SUITE
This pre-procedure holding suite is designed to provide comfort and convenience to patients before undergoing a medical procedure or surgery. The suite features two bays with cubicle curtains, two stretcher beds and large recliners, portable equipment side tables, a mayo stand, a doctor’s stool, and a bariatric side chair in each bay. The suite is a separate space with no windows, ensuring privacy and minimizing distractions.
ukiyo 浮 世
Ukiyo Katakana draws inspiration from the traditional Japanese art movement Ukiyo-e, which embodies the concept of “living in the moment” and being detached from the daily struggles of life. The name “Ukiyo” itself means “the floating world,” emphasizing the ephemeral and fleeting nature of life that is captured in Ukiyo-e art.
The boutique hotel’s design is thoughtfully crafted to embrace the stunning natural surroundings of Joshua Tree, utilizing organic materials and rich earthy tones to highlight the desert landscape. Additionally, the inclusion of Japanese design elements, which incorporate natural materials and patterns of light and space, results in a unique and harmonious aesthetic that seamlessly blends with the natural environment.
Our primary objective is to offer guests an immersive and transformative experience that cultivates a sense of well-being and alleviates stress. We strive to create a serene and rejuvenating environment that positively influences our guests’ outlook and everyday life, leaving them with a renewed and refreshed state of mind.
FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
世 With its blend of earthy tones, bamboo accents, and concrete surfaces, combined with minimalist design and repetition, this space achieves a sense of Zen that is further enhanced by the addition of stunning Japanese artwork.
This tranquil bar lounge that is adjacent to the lobby invites you into an open and inviting space where warm earthy tones of concrete, wood, and contemporary furniture blend seamlessly to create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere.
Designed for both socializing and casual meetings, the cocktail lounge area offers beverage and appetizer food service in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.
• The guest room's design seamlessly combines Japanese Zen with a laidback, nature-inspired environment, incorporating patterns and textures that enhance the calming effect. The inclusion of zen elements, like Ukiyo-e artwork, further emphasizes the connection to nature, resulting in a harmonious and tranquil space.
the art house.
OBJECTIVES
“TRIPARTITE - A Housing Project for Three Generations”
Design a loft living space that can accommodate three generations of women.
• Client A is a petite individual who uses a wheelchair for mobility.
• Client B is a woman with a severe allergy.
• Client C is a foster child.
SOLUTION
Universal Design
• The use of hypoallergenic material.
• Emphasizing the foster child’s needs.
FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
KITCHEN
BEDROOM
FLOORPLAN AND ELEVATION
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
CLIENT A
• Barrier-free bathroom and closet for accessibility.
Bathroom grab bars for safety. Smart sensor faucet for hygiene and ease of use.
• Door lever for easy access.
• Roll-in shower for convenience.
• Automated adjustable bed for comfort.
Bed assist bar for support.
CLIENT B
• Air purifier installed to reduce allergic rhinitis symptoms.
Polished concrete and wool rugs minimize dust accumulation
Avoid wall-to-wall carpets to prevent dust mites
• Mattresses without allergy covers prevent dust mites
• Artwork thoughtfully displayed to showcase collections and create a visually stimulating environment. Earthy tones used to promote calmness and safety, contributing to a healing atmosphere.
• Bedroom thoughtfully designed for openness and comfort to ensure client relaxation.
The overall loft space is designed with an industrial aesthetic, with a focus on showcasing the art works of Yayoi Kusama and Client C’s toy collection. Concrete and wood materials are utilized to complement and accentuate these pieces.
To further enhance the artistic environment, furniture pieces with unique features are selected to seamlessly blend in with the surrounding artworks. Custom finishes are also applied to the majority of furniture to match the color and tone of Yayoi Kusama’s pieces.
BEDROOM A
BEDROOM C
MARCAIDA RESIDENCE
ARCHITECT:
Kleaver Ebora
CLIENT:
Mr & Mrs Mark and Judy Marcaida
LOCATION:
Cauayan City, Isabela, Philippines
PROJECT DATE: Winter 2019
Previous design proposal by Kleaver Ebora
Client wanted a revision of a previous and existing design proposal.
Clients request:
Industrial, Scandinavian and MidCentury
Spacious Living Room
New Lighting
Warm Color Scheme
Additional living room storage
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
FINISHED LIVING ROOM
by:
Mark John Marcaida
Photographed
WELSH RESIDENCE
LOCATION:
Newport Beach, CA AREA
2,433 ft² YEAR 2022
CLIENT Mr & Mrs Terry Welsh
COMPANY
Anne Michaelsen Design
EXPERTISE Internship
WELSH PROJECT FLOOR PLAN
FIREPLACE ELEVATION | Software: AutoCAD
The client requested a fireplace on the great room. We have tried different layouts whether off centered vs. centered. Centered fireplace looks better on the layout.
We wanted to incorporate this geometric wood inlay design for the surround, and framed the fireplace in slab for it to be to code. GREAT ROOM RENDERING
SCHOENFELD PROJECT
LOCATION: Denver, Colorado YEAR
CLIENT Schoenfeld
COMPANY
Anne Michaelsen Design
EXPERTISE Internship
EXISTING FLOOR PLAN
TEAMS PROPOSED LAYOUT
The client wanted to renovate the whole house. For the great room, a new fireplace design was requested. We have decided to go for a modern/industrial fireplace. Which compliments the overall architecture of the home.
GREAT ROOM FIREPLACE RENDERING
SOFTWARE: SKETCHUP AND V-RAY
Assymetrical style fire place, with wood panelling, bench, concrete, storage and fire wood strorage.
