Claire Makoviecki - Interior Design Portfolio

Designer

Fa kbuilt Chicago | Interiors For Business nc - Chicago L

Ju y 2023 - Current

Interior Design Portfolio

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Photography Portfolio

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2019-2023

BSD, Interior Design

Arizona State University

GPA 3 93

Summa Cum Laude

Dean s List, 2019-2023

Dean s Scho arship Recipient, 2019-2023

Activ ties & Soc et es: IIDA, ASID, NEWH, nteriors Student A liance Mentor (20222023)

Technical Skills

Revit

Enscape

Sketchup

AutoCAD

V-Ray

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe Creat ve Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

with pro ect manage s to f eld measure prior to deve oping record drawing se s to ensu e accuracy A d sa es team by prov d ng a des gn and technical perspective during pro ec tours w th prospect c ents Cons stent y research and stay up to date on product know edge spec f cat ons and updates

Ski ls: Revit Enscape M crosoft Excel & PowerPo nt B uebeam Revu Construct on Documentat on

Photographer & Graphic Designer

Free ance - Tempe, AZ & Chicago, IL

August 2019 - Current

Created bus ness webs te as dig ta portfol o and soc a media to bu ld c ente e of more than 100 c ients Conduct c eative direction and photography in graduation portra t, and editor a pho o shoots Self-taught photo ed ting software, nc uding Adobe L ghtroom and Photoshop Ed t & digita y des gn the f na mages to be sen to he c ent

Ski ls: Dig ta Photography Photo-Ed ng Website Deve opment Adobe Photoshop & L ghtroom

Lead Resident Assistant & Desk Assistant

Ar zona State University - Tempe, AZ

Ju y 2020 - May 2023

Served as a iaison between res dents and members of Ar zona State Univers ty Hous ng Promoted o a Lead n 2021 to mento and support s x other Commun y Ass stants Connected res den s to resources on campus and mentor a group of 50+ f rst-year design and arts students each year Served as a week y on-ca l contact and responded to urgent s tuat ons u izing conf ct med ation

Ski ls: Res dentia Serv ces Conf ct Management Team Leadersh p Team Bu ld ng Even Plann ng

Design Intern

JPC Architects - Be levue, WA

May 2022 - July 2022

Ass sted w th d mens on ng and updating plans for s te ver f cat ons Assisted with deve opment of space p ans and e lected ce ing plans in Autocad and 3D mode s n Rev and Sketchup Crea ed dig ta and physica fin sh boards to be presented o c ients for workp ace hosp ta ty and hea thcare projects Interfaced w th representat ves from var ous manufacturers

Ski ls: Revit · Sketchup · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe nDes gn · Enscape M croso Exce

Interior Design Coordinator

M x Cook ng School - Chand er, AZ

June 2017 - August 2017

Worked d rect y w th owner and arch ect to space plan and develop FF&E for a cook ng schoo w th ADA requirements and ut l z ng ex st ng plumbing Deve oped the c ients brand dentity through webs te graph c design that was woven into the space to create a funct ona commerc a cook ng env ronment doubl ng as a space or earning and soc a z ng

Ski ls: Space Plann ng · FF&E Deve opment · Adobe Photoshop · Brand Deve opment G aphic Design

C O N T E N T S

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C r e a t i v e A r t

P h o t o g r a p h y

Prior to studying interior design in college, I've always been a creative at heart and had a passion for seeing the world through a lens of composition and function, while striving to understand aesthetic trends and the deeper meaning behind what makes them appealing. As a photographer in high school, I found myself drawn to architecture as a subject of my work, leading me to consider structures in the built environment and the process that goes into developing them from the inside out. From a young age, I've been passionate about selfexpression through fashion, art, and design, and it intrigues me the way people are able to represent themselves in their unique spaces and how our environment impacts our behaviors.

After interning at a commercial architecture firm in Seattle with an emphasis on workplace interiors, studying a variety of design sectors in my college studio courses, and working as a technical designer at a commercial furniture dealership in Chicago, I've gained a deeper understanding of the design industry and have become inspired to continue growing in my professional career. I aspire to build strong connections within the teams I’m a part of, be mentored by experienced designers and mentor future designers, and develop strong relationships with clients to understand their needs and wants in the spaces I design.

In addition, I'm dedicated to continuing to educate myself on accessible and inclusive design and promoting this within projects I work on.

WORK

PROJECT: TE

STEELCASE NEXT STUD

Project Brief: To design a research & development hub in the Seaport District of Boston. The program included a lobby, work cafe, designated focus work and team collab areas, an inclusive design lab, home-office lab, and meeting room. The project was to contain primarily Steelcase furniture to showcase their brand.

101 Seaport

#600, Boston, MA 02210

THE VISION

NEXT is a robotics company with a new research & development hub in the seaport district of Boston, MA, dedicated to streamlining what it means to be efficient in the daily work flow by developing products that allow the user to go hands-free.

inspiring motion through light, wayfinding techniques, and modular furnis

SHADES OF COOMPLEMENTARY COLORS WITH CONTRASTING HUES THAT PULL THE SURROUNDING LANSCAPE OF THE HISTORIC BOSTON SEAPORT INTO THE INTERIOR

EMBRACING THE COLOR THAT COMES WITH AGE LIKE RUSTING METALS CHANGING FROM SILVER TO BRONZE

TEAM 1 ZONE

THE LIGHT TRAIL

propels the user through the space with a guiding light built into the concrete along the primary corridors

PRIV OFFICES

RESOURCE CENTER

TEAM 2 ZONE

TEAM 3 ZONE

PRODUCT STORAGE

MOTHER'S ROOM

WELLNESS ROOM

PHONE ROOMS

NORTHWEST SECTION

NTS

NORTHEAST SECTION

NTS

Pulling branding concepts into the lobby through movement with a rotating propeller and the light trail

Home-Work Lab Corridor

Lobby

Considering technical aspects like lighting and acoustics as wayfinding techniques to designate areas and propel the user throughout the office

Work Cafe

Flex Collab Space

Enclosed Collab Space

HOSPITALITY

PROJECT: MIX COOKING SCHOOL

Project Brief: To create a comfortable, inviting space for users of all ages to be able to socialize and learn. The owner's goal was to share their love of cooking with the community and bring people together through learning and socializing, hence the name Mix.

Project goals:

To make the space feel like every visitor's dream kitchen - client wanted a grand central island clean finishes, and inviting colors

To bring in both vintage and modern elements through thrifted pieces, warm lighting, and modern wall, countertop and hardware finishes

To weave the branding into the interior (color scheme, brand mission, etc.)

Existing Space

Site Context:

The space was previously a Starbucks coffee shop - beneficial during space planning as the existing bathrooms, plumbing and lighting from the previous store design were able to be preserved Considerations had to be made to ensure all design elements aligned with Arizona ADA codes, such as countertop heights and hand sinks.

Installation

Focal wall with branding & a self-serve coffee counter and cookbooks to give guests a sense of home - popular photo spot when guests visit

Finishes & Color Palette

Community dining space for guests to eat together after learning to make a full meal at the island

Redesigned Space

Demonstration and work island for instructor to teach hands-on cooking techniques

HISTORIC PRESERVATION

PROJECT: MONROE ST ABBEY

In collaboration with Chloe Cobb & Brooke Dombrowski

Project Brief: To develop a new programming space for the Children's Museum of Phoenix within the historic First Baptist Church of downtown Phoenix, with intentional design strategies to preserve and respect the existing historic architecture. I focused on the reception and cooking exhibit, and we collaborated on the design of all spaces and rendering the courtyard together.

7000 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ

Site Analysis & Historical Impact

the area to refer to the space as an auditorium for community gathering

hoir performances took place within and brought people together

s out as the only example of Italian Gothic revival architecture in Phoenix ire in 1984, causing the roof to collapse leaving behind a courtyard

Client Profile

The museum's guiding principle of "learning is a joy" throughout all exhibits and spaces

Offers a wide variety of classes & programs for children to learn through hands-on experience

Educating parents as well and encouraging continuous learning outside of the museum

Current museum space is located in the historic Monroe School, down the street from the church

THE ARCHITECTURE OF MEMORY

MATERIAL PRESERVATION

Use of existing and new mnemonic devices to encourage understanding of exhibits and the surrounding historic architecture

Utilizing the brain's ability and the communication methods of design to keep vital details of Phoenix's rich history alive

Showcase different moments of the building's story under one roof

The parents reflect on memories of their past

The building is the present memory showing historical events

PROGRAMMING

The children are making memories to have in the future Office

Embracing original patinaed materials by designing with respect to the foundational elements of the existing walls, floors, and ceilings

Weaving pops of the brand colors intentionally through solid surface finishes, fabrics, and fixtures

Utilizing wire-mesh to highlight areas we have re-built as new, with respect to structural components that were destroyed in the fire

Celebrating the history of the church by maintaining the courtyard space that formed after the fire destroyed the church's roof - adding wire-mesh to rebuild the original columns in a way that shows newness, but doesn't attempt to recreate the original design

Embracing the existing materiality and architectural elements while weaving in brand identity

HOSPITALITY & RETAIL

PROJECT: METRO PARLOR COLLECTIVE

Brief: To develop the branding and design for a community collective in Downtown Phoenix alongside the shipping container project, including a market, educational component, and art gallery. The concept was inspired by Parisian parlors and cafés, and a sense of the social scene in French culture.

Alley way outdoor patio

Education Spacecooking school

Cooking Classes - Educational Component

Soft Seating Conceptual Visualization

The logo was inspired by the four sacred Navajo mountains, Mt. Blanca, Mt. Taylor, San Francisco Peak, and Mt. Hesperus, which are abstracted within the "A."

Concept Statement:

The word "iiná," meaning “way of life” and "the state of being alive" in Navajo, is the main inspiration for the company's goals and how their textiles can be used for furnishings, clothing, or displayed as art on the wall. IINÁ embraces the traditional Navajo patterns while bringing them into modernday living. The emphasis on life also translates within the live-work concept by creating a community through the shared celebration of creation.

The main task of this project was to organize three shipping containers to contain a showroom and workspace, and a livable residential component for the designer (public vs. private spaces).

The hanging garden emphasizes the vertical height of the grand glass entryway

North Exterior Elevation

Murphy bed for guests spending the night, which folds up against the wall when not in use to provide additional storage

Showroom & Cash-Wrap

Privacy smart glass is used to allow for viewing during work hours to create an exhibition feel and embrace the process that goes into making these unique textiles. The window gradient leading up to the entrance emphasizes the large vertical space in the entry way.

Second Floor Multi-Purpose

Guest Room

HEA

PROJECT: MO

In collaboratio Madeline Mag

Brief: To rede Center's down lobbies, waitin spaces, and o It was importa incorporate b nature, but to motifs and tex the outdoors

First

The conceptual sketch shows how the initial ceiling detail, signage and floor wayfinding, and sliding door ideas were applied into the final design visualization

Two-Story Patio & Balcony Addition

Exam Room Corridor

Render by Madeline Magee in LumionCollaborated on space planning & finishes

Textiles inspired by naturally occurring fractals and growth patterns

Indoor-outdoor community kitchen with large glass windows to allow light and create an exhibition feel to inspire visitors of the health center to take a cooking class

Perforated metal panels to create tree-like shadows

CREATIVE ART

Handsy in DUMBO, 2019

Graphite

Layers, 2020

Oil Pastel

Phoenix, AZ - Phoenix Science Center (Ar A Predock)

Seattle, WA - Seattle Public Library (Ar R Koolhaas, J Prince-Ramus)

Tempe, AZ - Biodesign Institute Garden

Tempe, AZ - ASU McCord Hall (Ar. KPF)

Tempe, AZ - ASU Music Building (Ar. W. Peters)

Tempe, AZ - ASU Nelson Fine Arts Center (Ar A Predock)