SUZANNE ELSA SAM
Hey there, I am an enthusiastic and friendly individual, raised in the arabic heritage of Dubai and currently thriving in the beautiful place of Atlanta, Georgia.
An adventure seeking, adrenaline thriving social butterfly is what I’m known for!
Well, you do find me outdoors exploring most of the time and learning new experiences while observing.
My signature design elements of adaptive reuse, emotional design and contemporary aesthetics seamlessly blend in diverse projects spanning retail, residential, and commercial domains. At the heart of my work are core values centered on human-centric design, prioritizing the user’s experience in every project.
So, if you want a splash of creativity with enthusiasm to your team, I’m the one!
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design
SCAD, Atlanta, GA
MFA in Interior Design
January 2024- March 2026 (Expected)
American University of Sharjah
AUS, Sharjah, UAE
BA Interior Design, June 2023
EXPERIENCE
Yogi Interiors, Dubai I July - Dec 2023
Freelance Interior Designer
-Finalized sustainable design and materials submission for the staf f dining area at The Address Hotel Dubai Mall within 3 week timeframe.
-Initiated the conceptual phase for a prestigious law firm situa ted in Churchill Tower, Dubai.
-Orchestrated both the conceptualization and final design phases for an upscale travel agency in Dubai.
American University of Sharjah I Jan - May 2023
Graphic Designer
-Leveraged photoshop skills and collaborated with AUS professors to generate original event banners.
IntSource Interiors, Dubai I August 2022
Freelance Interior Designer
-Conceptualized design for law office of 10-6 capacity within one week timeframe.
-Executed detailed 3D renders, showcasing array of minimalistic aesthetic across reception, office cubicles, and leisure spaces.
Finasi, Dubai I June - July 2022
Interior Design Internship
-3D designed in terior for Al Khawaneej Villas Dubai.
-Completed post-production renders for Finasi Showroom, Dubai Mall.
-Organized project presentations for client sessions.
-Managed four projects within set timeframe.
LEADERSHIP
Sa vannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta I Feb 2024- Present
-SCA D Fabrication Lab Assistant: oversee tool distribution and safety, assist with student projects, and manage the wood fabrication machine lab.
-SCADBound Leader: facilitate the on-ground portion of the univ ersity orientation program.
Higher Education Climate Dialogues (HECD), Sharjah I Feb - March 2023
Social Media Manager
Exec uted reels and curated strategic social media content tailored for the discerning target demographic.
American University of Sharjah l BlockChain & Fintech Club, Open Source Club, Entrepreneurship Club I Sep 2020 - Sep 2021
Media Head
-Sh owcased leadership in content creation to enhance the clubs online outreach within the community.
-Engagement with experts from related fields.
ACHIEVEMENTS
SCA DPro x RJ Young I 2025
Third Place Winner I Interior Design for RJ Young’s experience center at Nashville
Architecture Masterprize Award 2024, BLT Built Design Award 2024 and the AIA Middle East Award 2024
Team Work I Designed and built the CAAD Student Lounge at the American University of Sharjah
Best Graphic Design l American Institute of Graphic Design at AUS l 2022
Outstanding Student Scholarship I American University of Sharjah I 2019-2023
SKILLS
Aut oDesk AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Rhinoceros 3D
Revit
V-Ray
Lumion
Dialux
Laser Cutting
Wood Cutting
RESIDENCE
ANATOLIA RESTAURANT
