SWAROOPA DUGANI
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
(408) 505-1408
duganiswaroopa93@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/sdugani
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SKILLS
Interior Design
Space Planning
Hand Sketching
Construction Documents
Site/Building Analysis
Sketching and Drafting
Concept Design
BIM/FF&E Knowledge
ADA Knowledge
Interpersonal
Teamwork
Communication
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Flexible & Adaptable
Highly Organized
Languages
English, Hindi, Kannada
Tools 3ds Max AutoCAD
Revit
PUBLICATIONS
IEEE Research Publications
Geographic Map Analysis
Healthcare Data
Conference Paper
Geographic Map Analysis
ABOUT ME
Passionate interior designer with experience in technical software programs, space planning and concept development. Team player with excellent communication and management skills and a proven ability to build strong relationships with clients and vendors
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Interior Architecture and Design (December 2023)
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, California
Masters of Technology in Computer Science (2017) Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science (2015) KLESCET, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
PROJECTS
Interior Designer Vietnamese Restaurant (2022)
● Developed a concept design for a restaurant interior space that addressed the client’s needs. Programmed the interior space according to the project requirements, and selected appropriate furniture, fixtures, and equipment
● Created interior elevations, a lighting design plan, and perspective renderings using Revit and Lumion
Interior Designer Community Center (2022)
● Proposed a complex concept design for a community center. Applied living building techniques on the site and building to make it self sustaining
● Carried detailed research on site analysis and demographics. Revised floor plan to meet project requirements using Revit, Created ADA compliant units and restrooms, interior elevations and perspective 3d renderings.
EXPERIENCE
Interior Designer Freelance (2022-Present)
● Designed floor plans and elevations using SketchUp. Met with clients to establish decor needs and created furniture plan proposals that aligned with client tastes.
Interior Designer Magicblox (2021-2022)
● Participated in client meetings, evaluated needs, and documented their requirements. Drafted floor plans from schematic designs, created 3D models and produced construction documents using Revit
● Assisted the senior designer developing client pitch presentations.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Data Integrity Analyst Consulate General of India, San Francisco (2019-2021)
Student Intern Triangule, Bengaluru, India (2016-2017)