brionne beck INTERIOR DESIGN
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HELLO. I am an interior designer who has experience in both commercial and residential design, for both small studios and larger firms, as well as freelancing. My passions lie in working directly with clients in order to understand what will best suit their needs, extract their own aesthetic, and then custom design a meaningful world just for them. I love developing color palettes and repurposing old items. Keeping a space clear from clutter and VOC’s alike, is very important and there is always opportunity to re-use what one already has. I am a capable and responsible individual, and I go about my work with a positive energetic attitude. I enjoy every aspect of the design job from sourcing materials, drawing up plans and elevations, to thoughtfully crafting appealing presentations. After graduating from Endicott College in 2011, I traveled to Europe and Canada and gained experience working for international interior design agencies. I recently moved back to my home state (raised in Midcoast Maine) to settle down and further develop my career in Interior Design.
T OO L K I T
I N TE RESTS
InDesign
Creating Something Every Day
AutoCAD
Problem Solving while Collaborating
Revit
Organizing around Functions
Photoshop
Celebrating Culture through Design
Microsoft Office
Bridging Past Stories to Current Life
SketchUp
Traveling to Soak Up New Ideas
Material Selection
Finding Identity in Spaces and Objects
Model Building
Music, Art, Intriguing Hues
* image courtesy of Geoffrey Gavett
* image courtesy of Geoffrey Gavett
P ORTFOLIO WORK C O N TE NT S :
Maine Apartment
Midcoast Charmer
New Life for an Apartment Lobby
A Luxurious Shoppping Experience
Socially Responsible Housing
Work Experience
Recommendations
Contact & Thank You
Ma ine A PA RT M E NT p ortfo l i o wo rk
This project involved creating a grounded space for a Portland transplant from the west. He has both a love of Maine antiques and Native art. The rented one-bedroom lacked a sense of direction. By taking hues from collected artwork, it was possible to weave together a cohesive, rich, apartment bursting with style, clever storage and displays of cherished items.
* images courtesy of Geoffrey Gavett
section detailing functional separation between bathroom, kitchen, and living room created with Revit and Photoshop
rendered floor plan created with Revit and Photoshop
historical detaling
bedroom progress!
MI DC OA ST C H ARME R p or tf o l i o wo rk
First-time homeowners in Bath, ME requested my help with renovations. We’ve had the challenge of battling old wallpaper and outdated themes, while keeping some historic character of the house. This process is about empowering the client to shape their environment, and hone in on their style. By strategically remodelling one room at a time, we are able to pursue the project at a comfortable pace. Utilizing neutral tones allows for a clean background and much flexibility, as this couple begins to collect their own treasures.
bedroom floor plan and rendering created using Revit and Photoshop
N E W L I F E FO R AN APARTME N T L OB BY PORTFO LI O WO RK
A bright, playful color pallete results in a vibrant area for residents to mingle. Large-scale geometric wall art and bench seating wrap around large sections of the lobby, setting the tone for this interactive community-based apartment complex. Adjacent to the main space is a fully-equipped gym. Designed with MGA interiors team.
* floor plan courtesy of Melissa Skiles
* renderings courtesy of Daniel Linder
A LUX U R I OUS S HOPPI NG E X P ERI E N C E PORTFO LI O WO RK
This four-story luxurious shopping space was designed by the team at Studio David Thulstrup. My responsibilities included creating the CAD drawings including floor plans, elevations and furniture diagrams. Our clients were located in China, and client presentations had to be made often. I sourced material samples from various distributors, collected design ideas from the team, and developed them into cohesive presentations.
S OCIA L LY R E S P ON SI B L E HOUSI NG PORTFO LI O WO RK
My thesis project focused on the roles in the home via a 10-story condominium project in Boston’s North End. This multifunctional building is designed to house varyingly sized units along with community spaces. The project focused on fostering dialogue about gender roles in the home. Much of our daily working life happens in sequestered spaces. By creating open and visible working spaces, gender-coded roles were brought into the open, where they can be discussed and re-imagined.
work experience M AY 2 0 17 - OCT OBE R 2 0 1 7 sha d e E ATERY S C A R B O R OU G H, M A I NE
Summ er 2013-Fa ll 2014 GREEN B UILDING RES EA R C H institute O NLINE
Restaurant Manager for Shade Eatery at Higgins Beach Inn. Responsible for Front of House staffing, training, scheduling, and overseeing general dayto-day operations of a busy beach-side restaurant.
Freelancer. Developed LEED v4 study guide for GBRI as well as other study materials including slides and flashcards complete with voice over.
Ap r i l 2 0 15 - MAY 2 0 1 7 P RE S S H OTE L P OR T L A N D, M A I NE Lead Host at Union Restaurant. In addition to overseeing reservations, guest needs, server assignments, and the operation of dinner service; I was also responsible for in-room dining, coordinating reservations for high volume holidays and holiday decor. This work has fostered my attention to detail, encouraged me to be active in a variety of roles simultaneously, and sharpened my ability to communicate positively and effectively in a fastpaced environment where first impressions and sustained relationships are paramount to the longterm health of the team and the business. Au g ust 2 01 4 - N ovemb er 2 0 14 M Y H R E GR OUP AR CH IT ECT S P OR T L A N D, OR EG ON Junior Interior Designer. Drew up and corrected plans and elevations using AutoCAD. Was mainly in charge of keeping material library organized and up to date for entire office. Selected materials for both interior and architectural projects. Staged projects for photoshoots. Rendered floor plans using Photoshop and InDesign.
Fa ll 2012-Sum m er 2013 Freelancer MO NTREAL, C ANADA While living in Montreal, I worked with clients that I had met personally. I redesigned a basement for the family that I nannied for, redesigned a friend’s office and did branding for his company. JANUARY 2012 - AUGUST 2012 STUDIO DAVID THULSTRUP CO PENHAGEN, DENMARK Intern. I created a material library and digital database for studio use, and met with various reps from all over Europe. David Thulstrup and I drew up AutoCAD plans (floor plans, ceiling plans, furniture, etc) for both luxury clothing stores in China. As our clients were abroad, I had the task of creating weekly client presentations so they could track progress. august 2010 - december 20 1 0 TERRAT ELMS BO STO N, MA Intern. Created 3D models using SketchUp for client presentations. Drew up floor plans using AutoCAD. Kept the material library in good order including requesting new materials. Took field measurements at site visits.
m ay 2 0 10 - july 2 0 1 0 CO C R E ATIVE COP E N HAG E N, DE NM A R K Intern. Created visualizations for outdoor kitchens and other projects focused on urban farming. We also had a project with GSK where we researched new team building materials for their local office. I had the pleasure of interviewing employees to find solutions for their work spaces and create wish lists. may 2 0 10 - july 2 0 1 0 KJ ĂŚ R+ D E SIGN COP E N HAG E N, DE NM A R K Intern. Edited past projects for website layout and assisted with the design and layout of design shop.
January 2009 Sustainable development commission LO NDO N, U.K. Intern. Traveled to London as part of a monthlong internship abroad program through Endicott College. Researched co-housing cases throughout the U.K. and wrote case studies to be used for goverment housing research. january 2008 CHATFIELD DESIGN RO C KPO RT, MAINE Intern. Organized material library and kept up with office tasks for Ms. Chatfield. Took field measurements and participated in site visits.
education Fa l l 2 0 16 S OU TH E R N MAIN E C OMMUNITY COLLEGE - intro to business, online course SO U T H P OR T L A ND, M E Online Course completed in December 2016. S PRI NG 2 0 14 lea d ership in energy and environmental design lee d green associate M ontreal , C anada credential ID 10858642-GREEN-ASSOCIATE S p r i n g 2 0 10 DA N I S H I NST IT UT E for study abroad - interior architecture program COPENHAGEN, DENMARK Participated in a study abroad program focused on Danish design including furniture and architecture. fa l l 2 0 0 8 - spr i ng 2 0 1 1 E N D I C OTT COL L EGE - B.S. Interior Design BEVERLY, MA Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design with a focus on sustainable design practices. (CIDA accredited)
RECOMMENDATI O N S
* rendering courtesy of Daniel Linder
“...Brionne proved a competent, responsible and quick-learning intern who we could entrust with important tasks. From the start of her internship she was involved in the manifold design and drawing processes of our projects, and in particular she had the following tasks: Material Research, Model Building, the Delivery of Creative Solutions, the Development of Client Presentations and Drawing Works. Furthermore, Brionne was a team player who has been popular with her colleagues and clients alike. She was efficient, passionate, accurate and energetic at work, full of creative ideas and capable in executing them. Additionally, Brionne has the talent and ability to understand theoretical concepts and to execute them into practice.� - DAVI D T HUL STRUP
Founder of STU DI O David T hulstrup
“Brionne’s enthusiasm and fresh take on design and materials was a welcome addition to our interiors team. I appreciated her motivation toward thoughtful design and eagerness to push our team to think beyond our client’s expectations and provide options they may have never considered.
Bri’s strong graphic sensibilities aided us in our presentations to clients. These skills displayed her potential for becoming a wellrounded designer, as did her willingness to take on, and thorough execution of, unfamiliar and unexpected tasks for a junior designer such as responding to general contractors’ RFI’s and submittals during construction administration. I am fortunate to have had Bri in the interiors group while at MGA. She would make a great addition to any team who is seeking an energetic, highly creative, personable, and hard-working designer.” - alexa nder auj ero
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* image courtesy of Geoffrey Gavett
“Bri tutored me in SketchUp software during her senior year at Endicott. I had just transferred in to Endicott right in the middle of obtaining my BA degree in Interior Design. It was very difficult to ramp up with a new software program and complete my coursework at the same time. We were both full time students. Bri and I spent many hours together that semester working on my projects while she taught me to be efficient with SketchUp. She also helped me to acclimate to my new environment at a new college. She was great! She always encouraged me. I am indebted to her forever for helping me through that first semester and will never forget that time. She is very dedicated and a hardworking professional that I would highly recommend anytime.� - DEBORAH BEAMAN
Graduate of Endicott College, Interior Design
THANK YOU. GET IN TOUCH brionnebeck@gmail.com | 207 423 1666 www.issuu.com/brionnebeck
CURRENTLY LIVING Portland, Maine
UPON REQUEST Additional references and examples of my work
* image courtesy of Geoffrey Gavett