PORTFOLIO ‘15 interior space and furniture design
anuja deshmukh
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WORKSTATION DESIGN
DURATION : 3 WEEKS
Project qualified for final level of Kitchen Next 2014 by Kitchen Grace, India
To design a kitchen area with respect to the user and the activities that take place through out the day. USER- Naval officer, living in quarters with family.
The project deals with designing a kitchen for a family with a modern outlook and a busy schedule. The space reflects ease of interaction through the kitchen and living area. It aims at ease of usage and access through its open nature.
EXISTING SPACE PLAN
INSPIRATION/ VISUAL LANGUAGE
EXISTING SPACE (Closed kitchen)
PLANNING AND PROCESS
- Designed considering the busy schedule of the user. - Users lifestyle reflected - Planned to face the dining and living area - Sufficient storage units - Ease of movement and activities - Wash place planned towards dry balcony - Extendable platform and Island unit for social purpose
3060 1200
MICRO WAVE
OVER HEAD CABINETS
SINK
360
A
HOB
ISLAND UNIT
500
600
2610
300
BALCONY
1200
B
DINING
PLAN
A'
B'
EASY ACCESS TO CABINETS
EXTENDABLE PLATFORM EASES COOKING AND SERVING ACTIVITY EASY ACCESS FOR COOKING
ISLAND UNIT SERVES AS A STORAGE TOO EASY ACCESS AND INTERACTION FOR NON USERS
THE OPEN KITCHEN CONCEPT
MATERIAL PALETTE WHITE CORIAN Counter tops
WOOD (CHERRY FINISH) Cabinets, drawers, island unit, extended platform
STAINLESS STEEL Trays inside cabinets and drawers and trolleys
FROSTED GLASS Cabinets
02
LVMH RESEARCH CENTRE (MOET HENNESY. LOUIS VUITTON)
DURATION : 4 WEEKS
LIVE PROJECT. Helios Orléans, France
To enhance the existing LVMH research centre atrium visually and physically. To help reduce the vastness of the space and propose a design for the users and products.
The project deals with creating an element of interest in the Moet Hennesy.Louis Vuitton (LVMH) Research centre in Orleans, France. The space required to be balanced visually with light and colour and create a space for the users for different purpose. EXISTING SPACE (LVMH RECHERCHE)
I proposed a design for a structure for the employees, visitors and the display of products. - A space that will help them come together - A space that can be the attraction element in the atrium. - An area that can help break the brightness and vastness of the space.
PLANNING AND PROCESS
PURPOSE OF STRUCTURE - Place for employees to rest under - Also used by visitors as a waiting space - Display of products / information - Add an element of interest in space - Help introduce colour - Break the vastness of the space
INSPIRATIONAL IMAGES
TENSILE FORMS SIMPLE DYNAMIC LIGHT EXPRESSIVE APPEALING DOCILE
DERIVING THE FORM
INTANGIBLE ASPECTS
SPIDER NET
FEMALE BEAUTY FLOWING FORMS GRACEFUL ELEGANCE COSMETICS NATURAL MERGING
DEPICT SHELTER ELASTIC FORM VISUALLY LIGHT GEOMETRIC NET FORM SUBTLE SIMPLE
THE LVMH STRUCTURE
POSITION OF THE STRUCTURE
-Structure for persons & products - Comprises of 3 forms - Net form used to add colour - 3 forms balance visual weight - Space provides different backgrounds from different views
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RESIDENTIAL SPACE DESIGN DURATION : 4 WEEKS
To design a residential space for a family of 4. To renovate the existing space according to the needs and activities of the users.
This project aims at designing the interiors of a residence. The space had to be planned, considering the activities of the users and to satisfy their needs functionally. The space must reflect the lifestyle of the users.
Owner, Businessman, Deals in garment exports Wife, Housewife, Leads a social life Daughter, 12, Dancer and tennis player Son, 9, School going, plays cricket and video games
INSPIRATION/ VISUAL LANGUAGE
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS - PLAN
Planned areas are as follows FOR THE FIRST FLOOR - Lounge - Open Studio - Master Bedroom with washroom - Kids Bedroom with washroom - Two Balconies
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS - LOUNGE AREA
LOUNGE AREA - for social gatherings
The detailed area is mainly for the elders in the family. The lounge is divided into a seating space and workspace. Considering the nature and activities of the owner and his wife, the space has been renovated.
04
MULTIFUNCTION SPACE DESIGN
DURATION : 4 WEEKS
To design a space for a convention centre in ICC Trade Towers, Pune that will be used by national and international customers for corporate activities
This space will be hired by corporate officials for different official purposes. The space planning must include areas that will facilitate such activities and must be planned accordingly. ZONING - CONVENTION CENTRE Seminar Hall
Lobby & Meeting Rooms
Conference Area
Exhibition Hall
Reception Area
Auditorium
INSPIRATION/ VISUAL LANGUAGE
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS - PLAN
The convention centre is planned so as to break the typical corporate look of the space and make it more welcoming. The furniture and colours chosen will help it look simple, yet pleasing. This space will thus follow the given colour palette and reference.
FLOOR PLAN
EXISTING FLOOR PLAN & SELECTED SPACE
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS - SECTIONS
The detailed areas include the reception space and the seminar hall for an overview of the entire centre. The space is thus planned to let a free flow of activities and maintain a vibrant yet professional atmosphere.
SECTIONS OF RECEPTION AREA
COLOUR PALETTE
SOFA DESIGN - CONVENTION CENTRE
RECEPTION AREA - CONVENTION CENTRE
The reception area is detailed and planned to give an idea of the entire space and to reflect the corporate yet fresh atmosphere
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OUTDOOR FURNITURE DESIGN DURATION : 4 WEEKS
To design furniture for an outdoor space considering the cultural and user need in the city of Pune. To develop furniture that is durable and cost efficient.
The aim of the project was to come up with furniture solution for a public place with users of different age group. I chose to study a tourist place that would help show the tradition of the area and help develop the furniture accordingly.
SHANIVAR WADA, PUNE
SITE OBSERVATIONS - Users rest under trees or in surrounding area
- Large groups visit place, and prefer to rest,sit together.
- Users are tourists, hence furniture needs to be simple
- Lack of government provided benches, hence user sit on ground
FORM AND MATERIAL OF FURNITURE
- Seating unit designed according to the structure and finish of the site.
MATERIAL PALETTE
- Consideration of a levelled seating for and Indian user. - Material chosen to blend and relate with the structure and the surrounding space. - Furniture uses basic forms to avoid overpowering the space.
BLACK GRANITE Seat base
DARK TEAK WOOD METAL FLATS PLANKS AND SCREWS Seat surface fixing member
TECHNICAL DETAILS
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
THREE SEATING UNITS
THREE COMPOSITIONS FOR DIFFERENT SEATING
CENTRAL FURNITURE UNIT in open spaces
TRIANGULAR FURNITURE UNIT for corners or along pathways
LINEAR FURNITURE UNIT against walls
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GIF MOBILIER (SCHOOL FURNITURE DESIGN)
DURATION : 3 WEEKS GROUP : 2 PERSONS
Entry submitted to PRIX JEAN PROUVÉ (furniture design competition) FRANCE (2014)
To design a furniture set for a pre-primary school considering the activities, need and behavioural pattern of the children. (Age group 3-6)
The aim was to design furniture that can be used in schools by children and can be handled by them. This age group requires utmost care and attention. Since this is a growing age, it is necessary to look after each and every activity of the children. INSPIRATION/ VISUAL LANGUAGE
SIMPLE FORM
COLOURS
INTERACTIVE
STACKABLE
ERGONOMIC
MOBILITY
INFORMATIVE
DURABLE
COMFORTABLE
SAFETY
USER FRIENDLY
‘‘COU DE GIRAFE, SEIN AU PLAFOND”(french) - keep head high and chest full of pride and honour. -Reference quote
Our inspiration for the furniture is a Giraffe, as this will help the kids relate to an animal form and help them learn to live accordingly. - Easy to move - Interactive - Provides storage - Simple form for a toddler classroom
- Digital tablet facility - Tablet fit inside a rotating tray - Easy to use with guidance - Basic form for ease of activities - Easy to maintain and move
SCREEN PLACED IN TRAY
SCREEN OPENED WHEN SLIDED UPWARDS
TRAY ROTATES 180degree FOR A PLAIN TABLE TOP
INSPIRATION/ FOR CHAIR AND TABLE
RUBBER BUSHES ATTACHED TO THE BASE
TECHNICAL DETAILS
DRAWINGS OF CHAIR
DRAWINGS OF TABLE
Table height 460-530 Seat height 250-315
THE GIF MOBILIER
PLASTIC MOULD CHAIR RESEMBLES THE GIRAFFE
SLIDING SCREEN FIXED IN ROTATING TRAY
NET PROVIDES SPACE FOR STORAGE UNDER SEATING
PLASTIC ROD AS TIE MEMBER FOR THE LEGS
REFERENCE IMAGES FOR SCREEN AND ITS MECHANISM
07
PANTON CHAIR
DURATION : 4 WEEKS GROUP : 3 PERSONS
To make a prototype of an existing furniture for the understanding and interaction with a different type of material and its process.
The aim of this project was to make a prototype of the Verner Panton chair with the understanding of fibreglass as a material. It also aimed at following the entire process and producing an usable chair. MATERIAL PALETTE METAL RODS AND CLOTH (for framing)
PLASTER OF PARIS (for moulding)
FIBRE GLASS MAT (surface)
RESIN +HARDENER (as a binding material)
THE PROCESS
- Making a wire frame for the base - Tying cloth as a base material - Plaster of Paris mould - Applying fibre glass mats with resin and hardener - Extracting the form against the POP counter form - Paint and finishing
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CHARPAI - Rural furniture design DURATION : 3 WEEKS
To design a furniture piece for the rural homes that will help them ease their daily activities at an Affordable rate
The project revolves around the furniture for the rural society that will satisfy their needs completely or partially and will help them ease their efforts. It will help the rural crowd relate with, will be a part of their homes and is affordable and readily available. PROBLEM AREA- STORAGE UNDER COT
STORAGE UNDER COT MAXIMUM USAGE STACKED DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LESS COT HEIGHT MORE MATERIAL ELEVATED WITH STONE
UNORGANISED AND UNMANAGEABLE
WORKING DETAILS
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LEG AND FRAME - Legs fold in a niche - Helps in closing the entire unit - Frame folds into half - Space saving
DIMENSIONS - 700 x 1620mm LEG AND SCREW DETAILS
THE CHARPAI
BENEFITS OF CHARPAI - Helps store necessary things - Makes the task of cleaning easy - Easy to handle - Space saving - Uses a plank as covering - Serves more than one purpose
MATERIAL PALETTE
LOCALLY AVAILABLE WOOD PLANKS
METAL SQUARE SECTIONS
METAL HINGES
BOLT NUT FOR FIXTURE
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STRUCTURES AND JOINERIES
DURATION : 3 WEEKS
To design a furniture piece and to study the working of joineries in structures
To design a shelf unit for household purpose and understand the basics of structures, working of material and joinery. The unit must be stable enough to hold weight and must satisfy the needs of material as well as the user.
PURPOSE AND INSPIRATION FOR SHELF
STEPPED STRUCTURE SIMPLE FORM ERGONOMIC USER FRIENDLY LOAD- 25KG MAXIMUM WALL MOUNTED EASY TO DISMANTLE
WORKING DETAILS
POINT OF MAXIMUM LOAD
LOAD TAKEN BE THE METAL BRACKETS
STEPPED STRUCTURE FOR HIERARCHY OF DISPLAY
KNOBS TO HOLD MEDALS
DOVEL JOINERY HOLDS THE VERTICAL PLANKS WITH HORIZONTAL PLANKS
FINAL STRUCTURE
MATERIAL PALETTE RUBBER WOOD (18mm)
METAL FLATS (for brackets)
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INTERNSHIP EXPOSURE
DURATION : 6 WEEKS KHOSLA ASSOCIATES, BANGALORE
PROJECT 01 TOILET DETAILS - FOR A BANQUET HALL
PROJECT BRIEF This project shows the toilet details of a banquet hall in Vizag. The drawings had to be presented to the client for the commencement of the project. These drawings helped to get a better idea of the space and its dimensions. ( FOLLOWING PICTURES ONLY FOR REFERENCE PURPOSE)
ELECTRICAL PLAN
DRAWINGS FOR THE INITIAL STAGE OF THE PROJECT
MATERIAL PALETTE
The electrical plan and floor plan were made to give the client an initial idea of the space lighting. The elevations show the basic views for better understanding of the space.
COVE LIGHTING DETAIL
DARK BROWN MARBLE EMPERADOR FOR FLOORING
COVE LIGHTING DETAIL
TRAVERTINE STONE FOR WALL CLADDING
FLOOR PLAN AND ELEVATIONS
PROJECT 02 TILE LAYOUT DETAILS - FOR A RESIDENCE
PROJECT BRIEF To propose a flooring layout for a vacation home in Pune with 3 different sized Kotah tiles. (Polished and River finished.) This layout was done at an initial stage of the project.
HATCH TO INDICATE TILE FINISH Flooring to be hatched in different colours to represent the finish of every tile. Different finish of tiles break the monotony of the flooring texture throughout the space.
HATCH TO INDICATE TILE SIZE Flooring supposed to be hatched in different colours to represent the size of every tile. No two similar sized tiles were to be placed beside each other. Random positioning of the tiles enhanced the look of the flooring.
ANUJA DESHMUKH +91 9822566993 anuja912@gmail.com EDUCATION - 1996-2009 - Fravashi Academy, Nashik (Primary and Secondary Education). - 2009-2011- SMRK.BK.AK. College of Fine Arts (Junior College). - Sept.’14- Jan’15 - E.S.A.D, ORLÉANS, FRANCE. - Currently studying in 4th Year (INTERIOR SPACE & FURNITURE DESIGN) at MIT Institute Of Design, Pune.
SOFTWARE SKILLS - Microsoft Office, AutoCad, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Google Sketch up, Rhinoceros, Keyshot, 3DS Max (Basics), Google IRender. SKILLS - Ability to observe, innovate, visualise and ideate. - Conceptualize through notes, sketches and renderings. - Ability to show quick concepts. - Have good exposure and understanding to materials.
EXPERIENCES CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR SIX MONTH DIPLOMA PROJECT IN SPACE AND FURNITURE DESIGN
- Intern at Khosla Associates, Bangalore (June-July 2014). - Worked on a live project for LVMH, (Moet Hennesy Louis Vuitton) Helios research centre,France. - Planned Interiors of own house at Nashik. - Planned interiors and designed for a client in Pune. - Cultural Team head of ‘Quasar 8’ at MITID. - Teaching experience at Atul Narangs Dance Institute in Nashik for 1.5 years. - Acquired dance and fitness training under Shiamak Davar. ACHIEVEMENTS - Qualified for final level of Kitchen Next, kitchen design competition 2014 by Kitchen Grace, India. - Participated in >PRIX JEAN PROUVE 2014< school furniture design competition, held in France. - Secured Grade ‘A’ in Elementary and Intermediate drawing Grade Examination. - Won various competitions in the field of art and dance
INTEREST I am looking for gaining experience in space designing and organizing along with furniture and related details. I would like to work on space planning and execution for an in-depth study towards building and materials