Cssy design 2014 students

CSSY Design 2014

The students of interior architecture, following the cruise ship and super yacht design curriculum, introduce themselves. Know their names, age and some of their interests as you read throuhg these pages.

Thayse Darzi

27

Hi! I am from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Started studying architecture in Brazil and then moved to London to study English for a year. While living there, I was able to visit places around Europe, acquiring more architecture knowledge and learning about another culture.

Back in Brazil, I decided to study abroad, so I went to Coral Springs, Florida, and started studying to get in an North American University.

Graduated from Anderson University, South Carolina with a Bachelors in Interior Design in 2012.

In 2011, I did an internship at Pepe Calderin Design in Miami.

In 2013 moved back to Brazil and started working for a furniture firm called Ornare, stayed there for almost a year, then decided to try my masters degree on Interior Architecture at FIU. I found interesting the cruise and yatch design program, I really think that can open more job opportunities for me. While researching about cruise ship design, I really saw myself working with the same design style.

Filippo Poggipolini 25 I’m Italian, I was born in Bologna. I moved to Miami almost 4 years ago to study English and I fell in love with this city after 5 seconds. I love the hot weather and Miami has the perfect weather for me. Since I was a child, during my free time, I drew houses or played games where the goal was to design houses or interiors. My other passion is soccer, I’ve played since I was 5. I also like music and to eat a lot, especially burger, pasta or pizza. I chose cruise ship because it is a passion that my family gave to me since they have a company in the nautical field. I worked for almost 6 months as a designer in a general contractor company designing residential projects only. VIVA L’ITALIA.

Stephanie Jenkings

22

I was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is my 5th year at FIU and I chose to study the Cruise Ship and Super Yacht (CSSY) design program because it was the one thing that attracted me to the interior design program in the first place. Also, I’ve always had a passion for all things maritime. Some of my skills include but are not limited to Revit, Photoshop, AutoCAD, and hand rendering.

Carlida Tang

26

I am an Architect and a professional Ballet Dancer from Caracas - Venezuela. I used to work in a big enterprise dedicated to interior design. I chose the Master of Interior Architecture because I believe that is an extension of architecture. I specially found the design of cruise ships and super yachts very interesting and different. I like to travel in this kind of vessels, so I wanted to explore more about this field of interior design and be part of the professionals who create those amazing spaces within these vessels. At the moment I feel very happy since I’m pregnant of a baby boy!

Jissette Jimenez

28

Borned in Dominican Republic and raised in the United States. Graduated in 2011 with a Bachelors in interior design from FIU. I decided to go back to grad school for a masters and study Cruise Ship and super Yacht Design because I wanted to specialize in hospitality but in an innovative way. Studying Cruise ship will not only improve my design skills but also open a new understanding of Interior Architecture.

I have done some Freelance work, and some of my skills include hand sketches, Photoshop, AutoCAD, and Revit.

Vanessa Gorrochategui

23

I’m from Venezuela, I started my interior Design Associate in Miami Dade College and then I transferred to FIU. I choose to do the cruise ship and super yacht design program because I want a certificate that will differentiate me from the rest in the design community, and also because it is a big industry here in Miami.

Scheherezade Marles

36

Hello there!

I was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela and moved to the United States when I was 17 years old. I am fortunate enough to have been able to pursue a career in interior design after having a degree in Psychology, and I love every aspect of it. I was interested in the cruiship and super yatch design program due to its uniqueness and our location. I believe it is a great opportunity to obtain the knowledge and necessary training in such industry. I am very passionate about design, from the early stages of conceptualizing a project and through the materials application, and deeply enjoy the finished result and the positive reaction of users.

The expectations for our trip to Italy are as high as my positive attitude and excitement is about it. I am planning on making the best experience out of the whole trip, the people we meet and the knowledge we obtain. I am sure it will be a culturally enriching few days as well.

Isabel Collazos

29

Hello, I am from Cali, Colombia. I’m majoring in Interior Architecture and I’m a transfer student from Miami Dade College where I obtained my associates is arts degree. One of my design interest is sustainable design, I think that a good design has to comply with the principles of social, economic and ecological sustainability. I chose cruise ship design because I fell in love with the program I know of the big potential that I can get from this industry and I know the big change this could be for the community, I also think that Miami is a great place to accomplish this carrier of cruise ship design.

Katrina Best 33 I am from Barbados (one of the beautiful islands in the Caribbean).

I have experience as a Junior Interior Designer, I worked for Designers Choice Ltd Barbados from 2007 to 2009. I am also a GA of the program and I assist the professors with anything they need and orient the students. I chose the CSSY design program because of my special interest in pursuing a career in the super yacht interior design industry, after I graduate from FIU.

Esteban Alvarez 24 Hello, I am from Medellin, Colombia. I am interested in interior design, rollerblading, photography, capoeira, Italian language, as well as Portuguese. I believe that cruise ships are the most multicultural place to design, understanding different cultures will define the quality of the space, this along with the efficient design of limited spaces is why I chose the cruise ship route.

Tiffany Agam 25 Graduated in 2010 from the University of Miami with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Visual Journalism. Hobbies include painting, traveling and spending time with my new baby, Gabriel. Born in Holllywood, FL. I chose to study cruise ship because I love cruising and have been on many cruise vacations in the past.