ALISON
stewart interior design portfolio // 2011 miami university // department of architecture & interior design oxford, ohio
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of being a desi I am a senior interior design student at Miami University in Ohio. I’m interested in the way architecture & design change the way space is perceived, at both the small and large scales. I design to improve the ergonomics of space , from the way light penetrates through to how pattern adds depth to upholster y. I’ve been exposed to many fields of design in my college career and have fur thered my interest in woodworking, textiles and fibers, as well as photography. I am driven by the challenge to design sustainably, and actively practice these values often. Working with the fine details that add to accomplished interior design is what I am after. I recognize the value in ar t; something hand crafted, details carefully thought out, and I take pride in that.
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studio italiano
TABLE OF
wo o d fo l d s c o f fe e t a b l e
WOOD FOLDS coffee table f u r n i t ure design // spr ing semester 2010 m edi a / / r if t s awn ma ple , walnut, hand sketchi ng, models, wood machi ner y
c lockwise from t op lef t / / s t u d y models // table d e t a i l s / / p r o c e s s sketches // int e r l o c k i n g j o i n e r y / / i nspi r ation fr om j acq u ar d texti l e patter n
CORPORATE office c o r p o r a t e s t u dio / / f a ll s e mester 2010 sk y l a b de s ig n fir m / / po r t la nd, or egon m e di a / / a u t o C A D, illu s t r a t or, photoshop, sketchup, hand r ender ing
de sig n o bj e cti ve // research a design fir m (skylab architecture ), and deter mine their cor por ate culture . based on the fir m’s wor k style and re s e a rc h e d in fo r ma tion, re de s ig n t h e ir o f fic e . co nce pt // skylab’s logo re pre s e n t s u n limit less paths o n e c a n t a ke wit h d esi gn. wit h t h a t i de s ig n e d the log wall using the logo, meant to represent the dif ferent angles, views, and per spectives one ca n take with design. the log wall c re a t e s a n in t ima t e , welcoming space , also reflected onto the ceiling u s in g re c la ime d wo od. a bo ut the pro je ct // the collabor ative wor k environment skylab ensues is visually pronounced in t h e o pe n layo u t o f thi s hi gh r is e de s ig n . log wall process sketches & renderings
CORPORATE office
lobby & public meeting s pa c e
pr i vate offices for accounting & mar keting
c o r p o r a t e s t u dio // f a ll s e mester 2010 sk y l a b de s ig n fir m // po r t la n d, or egon m e di a // a u t o C A D, illu s t r a t or, photoshop, sketchup, hand r ender i ng
Skylab Architecture
far l e f t / / l obbyPortland floor | p l a n s h ow n with p u bl i c a n d p r i v ate a re as l e f t / / l o g o of sk y l a b, u s e d as i ns p u i r a t i o n for c o n c e pt r i g h t // s e c t i on s o f spa c e . to p s e c t i o i l l u st r a t e s s p e c ia l fea t u r e lo g w al l w h i l e bo t t o m s e c t i o n s h ows me e ti ng a n d wo r k in g sp a ce s
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Skylab Architecture
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TOP
clockwise from top left // detail drawing of log wall // construction plan & notes for floor 007 // detailed elevation of log wall str ucture
JACQUARD WOVEN textiles
left // trial color ways below // thread samples
t e x t i l e de s ig n // s u mme r s e me ster 2009 ca ct u s h a lf dro p pa t t e r n m edi a / / h a n d s ke t c h in g , po in t car r ĂŠ, photoshop, electr ic jacquard loom
clockwise from top right // process sketch // linoleum block print depicting abstract cactus sketch // final length on loom
JACQUARD WOVEN textiles
t ex t ile on elec t r ic jacquard lo o m / / t h e we ave st ruct u re is m ad e u p of multiple s t y l e s : s a t i n , t w i l l and bas ket weaves . t h is helps to fu r t h e r d i m e n s i o n t ext ure an d look of t h e u p h ols t er y.
t ex t i l e de s ig n // s u mme r s e me ster 2009 l ayer e d f abr ic ro lls pa t t e r n m e di a / / h a n d s ke t c h in g , po in t car r ĂŠ, photoshop, electr ic jacquard loom
c l o c kw i se fro m to p le ft // i nspi r a t i on i ma g e o f ro lle d f a br ic / / f u l l l e n g t h of upholster y // g r a p h i c t r a nslation of or iginal i m a g e a l t e r ed into a half drop pa t t e r n
STUDIO italiano
process sketches
site plan of Novoli area st u d y a b ro a d s t u dio // f a ll s e mester 2009 n ovo l i u r ba n c e n t e r / / t u s c a ny, italy m e di a / / s ke t c h u p, a u t o c a d, ph otoshop, i l l ustr ator
d e s i g n o b j ec t i ve // the Novoli neighborhood of Florence is a growing community, h o m e t o a n a b a n d o n e d F i a t car plant. rejuvenation is brought to the surface through the des i g n o f a n u r b a n c e nter, w h e r e pe o ple f ro m a ll ove r c an enj oy. c on c e p t / / v i e ws to the site car r y ne w PERSPECTIVES for change & growth. con n e c t i o n s h e l p fo c u s t h e de si g n o n re a c h in g o u t t h e gr asp new potenti al. PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
above // per spective of the second floor galler y
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
below // floor plans 001-004
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
FIRST FLOOR
STUDIO italiano st u dy a b ro a d s t u dio // f a ll s e mester 2009 n ovo l i u r ba n c e n t e r // t u s c a ny, italy m edi a / / s ke t c h u p, a u t o c a d, ph otoshop, i l l ustr ator
far l e f t / / v i ew i nt o g ro u n d le ve l g a rden. centr al cor e i s an open glass galler y. above / / n o r t h a n d eas t e l e v a t i o n s . t h e second level holds a ter r ace to see views from around the site a n d c o l o r e d g l a s s pa n e l s re pre s e n t in g t h e ma ny cultur es fr om di ffer ent dir ections that vi si t th e u r b an cen ter
INTERDISCIPLINARY studio st or e f r on t pro je c t / / s pr in g s emester 2010 m edi a / / h a n d s ke t c h in g , ba s rel i efs , photoshop, illustr ator, autocad
left // abstr act “synthesize� sketch below // front elevation & floor plan right // color study compositions representing synthesize and additive layer s
d e s i g n o b j e c t ive // a ser ies of phases of compositions, bas reliefs, & color studie s c r e a t e d a n al te r n a t i ve de s ig n t o c o n c e pt g e n e r ati on. c on c ep t / / t h e u s e o f a bs t r a c t t h in k ing skills i n developing composi tions r eached th e p oi n t of c rea t i n g sm a l l s t o re f ro n t s pa c e . c o mpositi ons of l ayer i ng & synthesizing wer e u sed . abo u t t h e p ro je ct // the many inter locking and layer ing shapes conveyed a space i d e a l fo r a gal l er y. a n i n spir in g ima g e s pa r ke d the idea for a handbag galler y. the pr oj ect e xp l or es b r an d i n g te c h n i q u es a n d u n de r s t a n din g o f c o l or study.
INTERDISCIPLINARY studio 2
below // floor plans of apogee (colored circles represent gr aphic features such as signage and product display)
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entry & reception
retail kiosk
exterior exit stairs
elevator fire stairs
shower pods
shower pods
kitchen & prep area
women’s locker room
hot tub shower pods
men’s locker room
utility room
women’s locker room
outdoor lounge area
exterior exit stairs
elevator
fire stairs men’s locker room
employee area & retail storage
towel service desk
b shower pods
wading pool
hydrations bar cardio workout area
cafe seating area
weight training area lap pool aerobics pool
fire
products
signage
private training & yoga classroom
products
signage wall graphics
wall graphics
001 floor plan
scale 1/8” = 1’-0” a po g ee we lln e s s c e n t e r / / s pr ing semester 2010 pyr a m i d h ill s c u lpt u re pa r k / / hamilton, ohio m edi a / / h a n d s ke t c h in g , photoshop, illustr ator, autocad, wood modeling
002 floor plan scale 1/8” = 1’-0”
e stairs
bar
elevator & terrace lookout
green roof
lounge area
restrooms
terrace patio & exit stairs
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library
products
signage
wall graphics
003 floor plan scale 1/8� = 1’-0�
design objec t ive / / a t e a m of an inter i or d esi gn er, ar chi tect, and gr ap h i c designer cre a t e a s p a a n d wellness cen t e r. p r o j e c t includes des i g n i n g a progr am, cli e n t e l e , l o g o & name , custo m p atter n s, fur nitur e , and p r od u cts. apogee inclu d e s a s p a f l o o r of 3 pools, fi tn ess f l oor, r estaur ant, a n d l i b r ar y f l oor. lear ni ng is a l ar ge asset of this project b e c a u s e o f t h e design inten t t o s t r i ve fo r excel l ence a n d p er fecti on . concept // t h e t e r m a p o g e e r efer s to a p eak p oi n t. th e focus of the d esi gn w as easi ng per fecti on . about t he p rojec t / / taki ng a per son w i th an over compu l s i ve p e r s o n a l i t y and a hunge r fo r k n ow l e d g e dr ives the s p a to b e a p l ace w her e both th e m i n d an d the body ca n wo r k a s o n e above // view of fitness retail kiosk
INTERDISCIPLINARY studio
left // fitness cardio area self designed patter n of molecules seen on wall below // hydr ations kiosk gr aphic applications are seen in menu and environmental gr aphics (locker room signage)
a po g ee we lln e s s c e n t e r / / s pr ing semester 2010 pyr a m i d h ill s c u lpt u re pa r k / / hamilton, ohio m edi a / / h a n d s ke t c h in g , photoshop, illustr ator, autocad, wood modeling
Site Plan
a b ove // s it e pla n o f py r amid hi l l sculptur e par k, pl aced i n pr oxi mi ty to n ear by p on d n ea r a bove / / south facade , showing the cur vature of the building and t h e o f f s e t f l o o r s i n r el ati on to the pl ans show n on p r evi ou s p age
PLAYING WITH pattern g r a ph i c a pplic a t io n // s pr in g s emester 2010 m edi a / / h a n d s ke t c h in g , photoshop
var ying line thicknesses and tr apezoids contr ast with the cur ves of this custom reception desk
as par t of the interdisciplinar y studio, par t of the project was to design a patter n and apply it to custom fur niture .
RECYCLED NEWSPAPER wall m oc k - u p wa ll c o n s t r u c t io n // spr ing semester 2010 m edi a / / h a n d s ke t c h in g , a u t o c ad, tw i ne , r ecycled paper
left // image of constr ucted wall below // process sketches
above // plan below // front elevation
ANTHROPOLOGIE
apparel concept // maxime
Display coordinator s design and handcr aft ever ything, specific to ever y store . This approach to design creates a unique br anded aesthetic for each store and an outlet for creative and inspired individuals. This summer I was a visual display inter n at the Greenwich, CT location. I wor ked on 2 window displays and mul tipl e inter i or appar el and home displays, signage , gener al display, and merchandising. Visual displays star ted with inspir ation from an idea, either stemming from an ar tist, per son, or var ious objects. Then the planning and pr ototyping stages began and wer e wor ked all the w ay to assembly. Each installation i s unique , and val uabl e to encour age and engage customer s to continue to r etur n to our stor e .
v i su a l d e s ig n in t e r n s h ip // s u mmer semester 2010 m edi a / / h a n d s ke t c h in g , h a n dcr afting
far left // vignette is tr ansfor med with the design & constr uction of a book arch; hanging metals and coins add depth right // arch in constr uction
above // archway sketch right // completed design
I nspi r ed by 1950’s f ash i on i sta, Maxime de La F alai se , t h i s sp ace feel s wel l tr aveled, layer ed, and i s a cr ossr oad s between l adylike and et h n i c b oh em i an . I nsi ght i s found in Afr i can ar ti st, E l Anatsui’s wor k of disca r d e d e ve r y d ay mater i als tr ansfor med in to tap estr i es.
ANTHROPOLOGIE
summer windows // war p & weft
v i su a l d e s ig n in t e r n s h ip / / s u mm er semester 2010 m edi a / / h a n d s ke t c h in g , h a n dcr afting
above // successful hanging and lit baskets below // process basket sketches
Windows filled with woven and wooden str uctures of reeds and seagr ass compliment the lightness of summer appar el. Inspir ation stems from Andy Goldswor thy scul ptur es. Pops of pink color add per sonality to the neutr al col or pal ette .
RESUME
designer // thinker // artist // innovator // enthusiast
O BJ ECT I VE // To o btain a po sition i n t h e fi e l d o f i n t e r i o r de s i g n wh e re I c a n g row a n d c h a l l e n g e my se l f a s a de si g n e r.
Al i son S te wa r t / / 14 Oa k le dg e Dr ive , I vor yton, Connecticut 06442 st ew a r a c@ mu o h io. e du / / 860. 3 95.8369
E DU C AT I O N //
RELEVANT SKILLS //
Miami University / O x fo rd, O H E xpec ted G r ad u ati o n / May 2 0 1 1 Deg ree Ob jec tive / BFA in I n t e r i o r D e si g n CIDA A c c re di t e d Pro g r a m Co mpetitive Po r tfo li o Ba s e d E n t r y Focused Area of Interest / Cons e r v a t i o n & t h e E nv i ro n m e n t
Pro f i c i e n t i n : A do be C re a t i ve S u i t e s AutoC AD S ke t c h U p Mi c ro so f t O f fi c e S u i t e H a n d R e n de r i n g & D r a f t i n g Mi a m i U n i ve r si t y Wo o d S h o p C e r t i fi e d
Rhode Island School of Design / Prov i de n c e , R I S u mmer Stu d ies Pro g r a m 2 0 0 9 Te x ti l es w i th conc en tr atio n in Jac q u ard Wove n Te x t i l e s
PRO F ESSI O NAL ASSO CI AT I O N S / /
Kent S t at e Univers ity - Florence / F l o re n c e , I ta ly Fall 2009 S e m e st e r A bro a d S tu d i e d ur ban design , arc h itec tu re , an d in t e r i o r de s i g n o f th e It a l i a n c u l t u re
EXPERIENCE // A nthropologie / G re e n w i c h , CT V isu al Display In ter n (May - A u g u s t 2 0 1 0 ) +A ssisted wh e re n e e de d: -Wi n dow D i spl ay s - Me rc h a n di si n g -Signage -H o me & A p parel Co n c e pt D i s pl ay s C e n te r brook Architects & Planners / Ce n te r b ro o k , CT In ter n (Ju n e - A u g u s t 2 0 0 8 ) + A ssisted wh e re n e e de d: - Pu bl i c i t y -Accounting - Mo de l Bu i l di n g -Sh o p D r awin g A dm i n i st r a t i o n
A I A S A m e r i c a n I n sti tu te o f A rc h i t e c t u re Stu de n ts (2 0 0 7 - Pre s e n t ) S e c o n d Ye a r R e pre s e n t a t i ve H e l p e d o r g a n i ze fi r m t o u r s , t r i p s , s o f t w a r e tutorials & fund raising. I I DA I n te r n a ti o n a l I n te r i o r D e s i g n A sso c i a ti o n S t u de n t C h a pt e r ( 2 0 0 8 - P r e s e n t ) G re e n O x fo rd (2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 ) O n - C a m p u s s t u d e n t o r g a n i z a t i o n fo c u s e d o n l e a r n i n g a n d pro m o t i n g s u s t a i n a b i l i t y t h r o u g h o u t t h e c o l l e g e c o m mu n i t y. A l p h a O m i c ro n Pi So ro r i ty O m e g a C h a pt e r (2 0 0 9 - Pre se n t ) A l p h a R h o Ch i Pro fe ssi o n a l F r a t e r n i t y Isi do r u s C o l o ny (2 0 1 0 - Pre s e n t ) F o u n di n g Me m be r o f Mi a m i U n i ve r s i t y C o l o ny
R EF ER ENCES // Avai l able u p on r eq u est.