Interior design portfolio by Charla Travis

Interior Design Portfolio

CHARLA TRAVIS

ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF ARTSCHAUMBURG

“Our Deepest Fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?” Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone....” Marianne Williamson

Sonata

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Students successfully completing the course will be able to use ComputerAided Design software to assist them in their three-dimensional project development. Student will gain a comprehensive understanding of the integration of computer technology into the design process and an introduction to BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology.

Bowties & Barrettes

CAD III

SPECIALTY

Maritime

Orleans Community Care Center

THESIS I & II

SPECIALTY

This senior level studio course covers the physical and psychological factors that impact hospitality environments. Students are expected to graphically demonstrate original and viable solutions. Research on human factors, codes and lighting are combined with product mix and multi-sensory aspects of design to influence perceived value to the customer.

In this senior-level course, students use critical thinking skills through research, writing, discussion, and problemsolving. Emphasis is on the identification of a design problem that could be better met through more responsible design. Students develop a viable and visual solution for the project typically researched in ID420. Solutions incorporate environmentally sound, cost-effective, and responsible design methods to influence an audience using creative.

Project Name: Orleans Community Care Center Location: New Orleans, La. # of guests accomodated: 50-400 Business Type: Assembly Building Type: Community Center/Healthcare Purpose of Project: A local place for the community to use for heatlh and wellness Approximate Sq. Ft.: 20,000+

Program Requirements: To fully design and develop the interior space planning, furniture and finishes, ceiling design and lighting scheme of facility of your own design. Students will design this space using four different methods of research. Primary research will consist of site visits for inspirations, Secondary research will consist of literary research. Qualitative research consisting of observations, analysis of plans, and our own drawings, and quantitative research consisting of demograhics and statistical information for the area of construction.

Sketch of Exterior

Program Solution: Orleans Community Care Center was created to service the health and wellness of the New Orleans community.

Concept/Solution Statement: Orleans Community Care Center’s (OCCC) motto is “Where the community cares, and we care for the community”. OCCC is built/designed to serve the community with a Community Center and UrgentCare both in its design. When one enters OCCC they feel a sense of the Orleans community, a sense of pride, a sense of joy, and a sense of welcoming all guests with open arms. OCCC is designed to be a fun, safe, environment with a dual purpose of healthy and engaged living through medical care and social interaction. OCCC values families, communities, individuality, and knowledge. The Community Center offers a place for people of all ages to retreat which includes a gym, a game room, and classrooms for AIDS/HIV education and college-prpeparedness. The Urgent Care offers quick access to healthcare housing exam rooms, a small X-Ray Room, pharmacy, and Bariatric treament rooms for nonemergency treatment. OCCC follows FEMA standards to also serve as a small shelter in case of tumultuous weather. The color palette chosen is a play off the hues of purples, greens, and golds, which some people associate with New Orleans. Materials selected pass testing for healthcare use and assembly heavy duty traffic. Some Materials and Finishes chosen have curvilinear elements to them. For Sustainability purposes low energy appliances, and low wattage fixtures were chosen. Paints and Finishes with Low VOC emissions were chosen. For the roof architectural elements, vegetative roofs and solar panels are used. Orelans Community Care Center really wanted to make a statement and connection wtih the community, so all art located in its walls are by local artists. The large art glass wall was created by a local artist. In all, OCCC wants the community to feel like they have a place to call a home away from home.

Thesis I & II

Orleans Community Care Center

Client Profile:

The Furniture Plan shows furniture chosen to withstand high traffic and use. All furniture selected followed commercial and/or healthcare standards. The Funiture selection contained a variety in seating, for all guests who visit Orleans Community Care Center. Furniture was set in clusters to for a variety of seating and activities. Comfortability, and Accessibility were also very important in the selection of furniture. Paying attention to all these aspects allows all guests to feel comfortable, relaxed and wanting to return.

Thesis I & II

Orleans Community Care Center

Wordle created from research in development of Thesis project.

Thesis I & II

Orleans Community Care Center

The REFLECTED CEILING PLAN shows lighting chosen using all FOUR DIFFERENT LEVELS OF LIGHTING. Initial DECORATIVE lighting created was custom lighting that cascades from the second floor to the first floor to serve as backdrop for the custom glass artwork. The lighting in the gym and the community center was chosen as indirect/direct lighting for AMBIENT light of the large space. Lighting for the exam rooms consists of occupancy sensors. Orleans Community Care Center made sure to follow LEED guidelines and occupying the majority of spaces with Daylight. The Sun Spline with large glass windows around the entire building allow for the majority of light to come from the Sunlight. Along the sun spline and in the rooms ACCENT lighting for local artwork for chosen with low lux for low ability to damage the art work. TASK lighting throughout the offices and communal areas allow for work to be done. The successful levels of lighting in conjunction with large areas of daylight give Orleans Community Care Center a welcoming appearance and wonderful experience to all who visit.

1. Orleans Community Care Center allows 80% of the building to Daylighting. 2. The Building Contains a continuous walkway around the building for easy entrance to each building section, and wayfinding by way of signage, and flooring changes to direct guests to their appropriate location. 3. Positive Distractions for Orleans Community Care Center consists of artwork by local artists along walls of sun spline/ walkways. 4. Sustainable Elements are throughout the space including Solar Panels, Vegetative Roofs and Low VOC materials. 5. Orleans Community Care Center addresses the Millennium Goals of: 1. Combating HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other Diseases with a target of halting and begining to reverse, by 2015, the spread of HIV/AIDS and achieving universal access to treatment for HIV/ AIDS for all those who need it 2. Ensure Environmental Stability with principles of sustainable development, sustainable development with knowledge of Hurricane preventive damage.

Principles of Thermal Design Thermal Design is important in the Orleans CommunityvCare Center because of its location in New Orleans, La., and will focus on its high temperatures and high humidity. Possible Problem Sources High Temperatures and Humidity in Louisiana Possible Problems Increase in Cooling Costs, Increase in Glare of finishes, fading of local artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; artwork along walkway Possible Solutions Environmental Control in this building by Solar Graphics Film. Solar Graphics Film can bolck up to 80% of the heat entering space.

Principles of Natural and Electric Lighting Orleans Community Care Center prefers natural lighting over electric lighting, which is one reason there is a sun spline of windows around the entire building. Possible Solutions: Natural lighting has psychological and physiological effects. With the large natural lighting in the OCCC, we reduce the need for artifical lighting. Where Electric Lighting is located to save energy are occupied by occupancy sensors in classrooms, exam rooms, and offices.

Principles of Indoor Air Quality Indoor Air Quality is very important for the Orleans Community Care Center. Possible Problem Sources: Poor Ventilation, Controlling Temperature, High Humidity Possible Problems: Can cause workers and guests fatigue, headaches, breathing problems Possible Solutions: Community Center Proper Ventilation. Temperature remains between 65-68 degrees. Possible Carbon addition to air circulations UrgentCare Proper Ventilation because of airborne infections and health problems.

Principles of Universal Design Universal Design is very important in the design of The Orleans Community Care Center because of the many people who will visit either the Community Center or the Urgent Care. 1.Equitable Use OCCC achieved this by providing the same means ot movement for all users. Elevators will allow guests to go to second floor. The variety of guests from patients to youth, privacy, security, and safety are available throughout the space with many locations of security desks, card readers for employees. 2. Flexibility in Use OCCC has made accomodations with door handles for right and left handed individuals to use with ease. 3. Simple and Intuitive Use OCCC has developed wayfinding and movement a circular pattern to allow for easy access throughout space. The wayfinding consists of words and pictures for all to understand 4. Perceptible Information All information needed for OCCC is accessible and legible. Wayfinding in finishes helps show an easy understanding of direction for movement. 5. Tolerance for Error OCCC has made the effort to use easily noticable hazard safety, egress, and 6. Low Physical Effort Furniture in OCCC was used that showed good physiological elements for all use, including good ergonomically issues. 7. Size and Space for Approach and Use OCCC made sure to make allowance for appropriate size and space all guests with lower accessible desks and ergonomic chairs.

Thesis I & II

Orleans Community Care Center

5 Guiding Principles

Retail Design Information:

Location: Client: Bowties & Barrettes

Project Requirements: -Group Effort - Current Company has decided to relocate and half of the building will be vacant - Develop a retail business which will support the affluent community of Edison Park in Chicago, IL -Street Retail Facility

Property: - 35 feet x 144 feet - 5,040 Sq. Ft. -Rectangular Shape -Retail to the north, south, and west -Residential to the east -Newer Rubber Roof, brick predominant walls, windows fixed glass GROUP PROJECT:

GROUP PROJECT:

MY DUTIES: 2D Design in Autodesk CAD, Furniture, Fixture & Equipment

PARTNERTASHI SOKIC DUTIES: 3D Design in Sketchup Merchandising, Branding

- Design should compliment merchandise and branding -Circulation Patterns and signage developed to pull customers through the store - Continuity throughout space - Window displays, interior finishes, lighting and acoustics are necessary to attract customers - Merchandise needs to appeal in an appealing manner - General space lighting and display lighting are imperative for good design - Goods purchased at impulse should be within easy reach -Space allowance between fixtures for ADA Compliance

Lighting: -Track lighting used throughout the store because of its adjustability. Monopoint light are adjustable in a fixed location.

Wayfinding: -Linear OBJECTIVE:

RETAIL CONSIDERATIONS:

To develop a retail solution by interpreting and incorporating program information in a short deadline and group effort

-Sightlines from street, communicate a sense of opportunity -Merchandise â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theme Areasâ&#x20AC;? are visible from the front of the store -Strong, bold visual images and light to draw customers to back of store

Produced in Sketchup V2 Podium Rendered in Photoshop Produced in Autodesk AutoCAD

Produced in Autodesk AutoCAD

Floor Plan shows Basic Planning Diagram of Merchandise Sighting, different areas such as paints, and wall diagrams along walls of store allow customers to move toward biggest sellers of store, baby clothing, and draws traffic from the front to the back of store by way of colors

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BOWTIES & BARRETTES

Chicago, IL

Rendering Above: Shows the back of the store with a touchscreen and sitting area for the children. 10

Application of Appropriate Theoris of Human Behavior Variation of Seating to allow for a universal design

MARITIME

Work within complex design problems Incorporate existing columns into design with commercial grade column coverings that pass Class C and class 4. Incorporate existing stairwells and egress into design concept.

Hospitality Rated Materials Project Req. To use Hospitality Rated MaterialsArchitectural finishes should pass Class C and Class 3. Commercial grade vinyl wall coverings and carpet should be solution dyed nylon and tile must meet commercial coefficient of friction. Proper cushioning to prvent skin ulcers. Furniture and window treatments must be produced with Polyester batting and latex foam for flammability issues.

Armstrong Commercial Tile Flooring

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Project Requirements: The Interior Design Firm has been contracted, under a separate contract from the architect, to design a restaurant of a boutique hotel (location must be outside of the U.S.). The design must be original, conceptual, and must have a conceptual story to tell about the location and the culture. The Restaurant must have the main entry from the Living room of the hotel. The traffic from the dining room to the kitchen must be efficient.

Column Cover for Existing Columns

Kriska Decor Beaded Wall-VIP Section

Maya Romanoff Inspired Resin Bar Top

Produced in Google Sketchup and rendered in Photoshop

Project Guidelines: All guidelines for clearances must be followed. A minimum of two exits is required. Variety of Seating arrangements. Allow wheelchair access, allow 36â&#x20AC;?-44â&#x20AC;? in aisles. Provide clear floor space for several tables. Allow circulation space adajacent to doors and food serice areas. All scales represent original scale

Manufacturer: Stylematters

Project: Maritime

Pickmere Grange

Project #: 2014-02

Pickmere Lane

Date: 02-19-2014

Pickmere, Knutsford, Chesire

Rep: Charla Travis

MARITIME

WA16 0 JJ Phone: 0844 880 6620

Phone: 713-123-4567

Fax: 0844 880 6621

Fax: 713-123-4567

Email: sales@stylematters.uk.com

Email: DesigningDetails@CMTDesigns.com

Specifications: No: #04 Picc

MARITIME is a seafood designed restaurant created to exist in the current boutique hotel in Sweden. Sweden has had a history filled with Vikings, using this history concept, destructing the Viking Ship gives Maritime its shape. Maritime incorporates masculine architectural features that are strong, tough, and of the finest quality. “Sea Raiders” or “Traveling Warriors” pirate the seas to conquer and trade fine items, which inspires the many rich presented dishes at this full service and buffet dining experience. This seafood restaurant serves meals during lunch and evenings. It caters to a more intimate setting, inviting the elite guests, celebrities, business men and women, private parties and hotel patrons. Similar to a Viking Ship, the Maritime Restaurant is curvilinear and strong in structure. Wayfinding is embraced through architectural materials and embellishments will support the fluid movements and create surprises on all planes throughout the space. The colors of the setting are antique gold, bronze, and neutral colors.

Dimensions: 480 W x 1050 H x 480 D x 780 Seat Materials: Leather Upholstery – TO1437 Torino Tarragon Manufacturer: Garrett Leather See attached COM Form Test Performance: AATCC 100 Assessment of Anti-Bacterial Finishes on Textile Materials NFPA 260- National Fire Protection Association Cigarette Ignition Resistance

Produced in Google Sketchup and rendered in Adobe Photoshop

All scales represent original scale

The rendering shows an axonometric view of the restaurant. This view clearly shows the change in flooring throughout the restaurant,and a clear picture of the custom bar.

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California Technical Bulletin 117 Section E Flammability Test

Style: Sequence

The Commercial Grade Carpet used throughout Sonata continues to bring an abstract feel by incorporating line, and shape in its design.

Manufacturer: Visa Lighting

Manufacturer: Brinton’s

Manufacturer: Zuo Modern Style: Pinch

Project Requirements: To Design a nightclub in a trendy upscale neighborhood from an existing restaurant using an artist of a particular era and style as inspiration. Proper clearances and traffic flow were taken into consideration when designing this nightclub. Plumbing walls had to remain in the same location. All existing doors to exterior could not be removed or changed.

To continue Kandinsky’s style throughout Sonata, this barstool is a perfect example of shape, and line which make a functional chair.

This commercial light pendant located between the second floor Similar to the other furniture pieces of Sonata, this light follows Kandinsky’s motion and form.

The VIP area in Sonata follows the concept throughout the club by incorporating shape and function in its design.

SONATA CAD III

ARTIST: Wassily Kandinsky. STYLE: Modern Abstract, abstract art uses form, color, line, and shapes as subjects to artwork. The Sonata nightclub’s genre is jazz and R&B. Sonata’s motto is to feel the music. It is a place to enjoy on the weekends and during the week after work for some nice live music. Similar to Kandinsky’s work, Sonata uses, form, lines, and shapes throughout is FF&E to create its design.

Produced in Autodesk REVIT

Exterior Photo of Building Mullen Pediatrics is designed for LEED Gold Certification and it is located in Schaumburg, Illinois. All four seasons, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter are the inspiration for this space. The different areas, and the different rooms all have influences from a different season. The differences of each season help with the wayfinding in the space. Mullen Pediatrics was made to ensure that all hallways are ADA Compliant. These open hallways allow for easy traffic flow, and noticable way-finding elelments. Easy to clean surfaces help with maintenance of the space. Natural light is maximized for daylight and views. To continue with the season theme, this Pediatric office uses Armstrong Biobased Striation Tile, and FSC Certified Wood for flooring. The flooring allows for wayfinding throughout the space. The countertops throughout the space have similar color qualities of each season. The paint colors mimic colors of the season, from greens, browns, reds, and oranges. The theme is also expressed in ceiling patterns, light fixtures, and graphic elements. LEED Certification was accomplished by many elements such as a vegetative roof, a bike rack for employees, and a recycling center to name a few. More than 75% of the occupied spaces are primarily daylit, and the other areas that are not primarily occupied have occupancy sensors which add to the LEED Certification. The water fixtures give 40% reduction, and the majority of the appliances are energy star rated. Mullen Pediatrics was made to appeal to children of all ages, and families. The seasons allow all guests to feel warm and cozy, to allow patients and guests especially children a comfortable and fun place. Positive distractions such as pictures, and wall decorations, and seasonal fun elements help to engage childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imagination.

SUSTAINABLE SITES Credit 1: Site Selection --- cited a vegetative roof and rainwater system Credit 2: Development Density & Community Connectivity --- location is close to a large amount of stores Credit 3.1: Alternative Transportation Credit 3.2: Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms WATER EFFICIENCY Credit 3- 40% Reduction --- 4 Main Appliances chosen are energy star rated.

Inspiration: 4 Seasons

ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE Credit 1.1: Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Power Credit 1.2: Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Controls Credit 1.4: 90% of Energy Star eligible equipment

*Not all contributing Ideas are listed

MATERIALS & RESOURCES Building Reuse Materials Reuse --- products such as cabinets are reused furniture Recycled Content Regional Materials ---materials chosen are within 500 miles of location Certified Wood --- Tropical Hardwood Cumaru Flooring

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Low Emitting Materials Daylight & Views --- over 50% of area where occupancy is prevalent is in direct line of sunlight.

INNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS

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Ahrend Table Series --- cradle to cradle certified Polywood Furniture --- outdoor furniture made from recycled milk jugs. Naturemaker Tree --- educational, positive distractions for children. Low-VOC, nontoxic and non allergic Earth Friendly Products

REGIONAL PRIORITY CREDITS ---Regional Materials within 500 miles of site location

SUSTAINABLE

MULLEN PEDIATRICS

IDEAS CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS LEED*

MULLEN PEDIATRICS

Flooring:

Naturemaker Tree: A one of a kind artistic tree that uses organic and recycled materials in its construction, VOC-free paints, and environmentally safe adhesives.

HIPPA Compliant Privacy:

Produced in Autodesk AutoCAD Rendered in Adobe Photoshop

This HIPPA Compliant Privacy holder was specified for its slighly organic characteristics that are similar to the design concept.

SUSTAINABLE

Armstrong Striations Bio Based Tile --Certified to meet LEED IEQ Credit: Low Emitting Interiors -- Adhesives meet

RESIDENTIAL

Patton Entertainment Room

This senior level studio is a study of the materials and fabrication techniques used in the design and construction of interiors and how these details are communicated three-dimensionally and in construction documents. Content includes interior construction detailing of ceilings, walls, flooring, and millwork. Project solutions will consider the integration of building technology such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other relevant systems.

ADVANCED 3-D DIGITAL DESIGN + PRESENTATION

INTERIOR DETAILING + SYSTEMS

This course challenges students to use planning requirements to create universal and accessible designs. Construction, electrical, and basic plumbing are taught with emphasis on these applications within residential kitchens and baths. Industry relevant nomenclature and product information are---to create technical documents and custom aesthetic solutions.

Morris Kitchen- CUSTOM FURNITURE

Morris Kitchen

Horton Residence

KITCHEN & BATH

ELEMENTS OF DESIGN â&#x20AC;&#x153;Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.â&#x20AC;? Frank Gehry

In this introductory studio course, students study the application of the elements and principles of design in residential spaces to create aesthetic solutions. Lessons in ergonomics, space planning, and human factors introduce the skills needed to make functional design decisions. Students are introduced to the responsiblities of the interior design professional.

This elective course focuses on the advanced study of the use of CAD with modeling systems for the purpose of interior design presentations. Studio projects transform CAD floor plans and models into 3-D software programs; adding lighting and materials to create photo-realistic renderings.

Hand Rendered Enhanced in Adobe Photoshop

Residential Design

HORTON RESIDENCE

Program Requirements: A newly engaged couple with an active lifestyle, recently purchased their first house/condo, in a new city. Their current lifestyle involves, having social nights with family and friends, traveling and participating in high impact activities such as snowboarding and skiing. During their social nights they eat, drink, play card games, and fun family activities like karaoke. They also enjoy activities, such as working out at home, with some cardio machines. The soon to be wife is classically trained in piano, and the new husband enjoys fashion and has a hobby with audio/visual equipment. They both enjoying cooking, especially Asian food. The couple loves a neat, ordered appearance with little maintenance. The couple would love to live here about three-five years, they don’t want it too personal where they can’t sell it. She likes a lot of neutral colors and they like dark colored wood, and soft cozy textiles. To achieve the perfect design for this couple, the total amount of usable space was suited to the needs of the occupants. The condo was zoned appropriately, zoned layouts for private and social were appropriately thought of for the space with acoustical privacy between zones. The front door opens into a transition area in the custom foyer. There is no wasted space or extremely long hallways located in the condo. To reduce apparent spaciousness, furniture was placed physically and visually to act as room dividers. Expansive areas of walls and floors are broken up with contrasting colors, textures and patterns. Each room includes a circular clear space of five ft. for a “U” turn in a wheelchair.

Kitchen Standards

The Morris family has a Traditional, Transitional style. Their wishes consits of getting rid of soffit and exhaust fan in the middle of the kitchen. Remove the oven on opposite wall of kitchen. They would like a granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, but not all stainless steel to look modern, seating for the family to eat dinner, nice oven, in a convenient location, more cabinet space, easy access for elderly mother who will do majority of cooking. When designing this kitchen, NKBA standards were used such as the distance between work center being less than 26’, not separating two primary work centers with a full-height, full-depth tall obstacle, taking into consideration the flow of traffic not passing through the work triangle. Seating at the newly installed island allows for 44” to walk past, and two receptacles with a recycling center located within the kitchen. Since the area was designed to become one large kitchen, a custom furniture piece was created for the family’s needs. This furniture holds a table that regularly seats two but extends to a small table to seat 4-5 people. The Morris family was satisfied with the kitchen idea that expanded their kitchen and really gave a new updated look to their home.

Chicago, IL

Client:

MORRIS KITCHEN

The Morris Family

Project Requirements: -To interview a client and find out their issues with current kitchen -Design a new kitchen using NKBA standards

Property: - Older kitchen layout - East Wall- Outside Brick Wall - North Wall- Door to Basement & Outside -West Wall - Holds Oven -South Wall- Large area for dining -Middle of Kitchen-holds stove and cabinets with exhaust fan

Budget

Custom Furniture: To allow client with formal seating to use during special occasions.

Kitchen & Bath + Detailing

Location:

The new kitchen design was developed to update the kitchen, give the family a more modern functional kitchen following NKBA standards.

Kitchen & Bath

MORRIS KITCHEN

Base Plan --The Base Plan shows the new cabinet to be used in the space. Lighting Plan -- The Lighting Plan shows the use of the new lighting.

Mnaurfacturer: Zuo Modern

South Holland, IL

Client: Patton Household

3D Digital Design & Presentation

BUILT IN IN created in 3DS

Property: This property was a semibasement, with access from the backyard and main floor through the stairs. Knowledge of creating objects from polygon modeling created the bar and the Built-in. Knowledge of NUBRS created the furniture with its details. Learned knowledge of textures and UVW mapping on materials created additional items in Entertainment room.

Fushion Tables are Dining Tables that are convertible to pool tables. The table has a void between the top to house the pool cues and racks.

HAND SKETCH OF BUILT-IN

Project Requirements: - Use knowledge of 3Ds Max to design the entertainment/ media room.

Manufacturer: Fusion Table

PATTON ENTERTAINMENT ROOM

Location:

Zuo Modern Circus seating comes in a variety of seating from one person corner seat to a full sofa that seats three people.

Space Planning

LES TURNER ALS FOUNDATION

COMMERCIAL

This course explores the progamming and schematic phases of the design process and the issues relevant to preliminary space planning with an emphasis on human factors and their impact on design. Students develop skills and judgment in organizing spaces and traffic patterns within a commercial design project and in the ability to graphically represent their ideas through conceptual drawings and other supporting graphic materials.

To Acheive the client’s wants of a downtown location, fully handicapped accessible, with additional workstations for growth I decided on the third building located on Wacker Dr. The client’s ideas for colors were earth tones with pops of color, so I decided to use a field of wildflower as inspiration. Bright clean lines, natural light and modern furniture achieve the client’s new facility.

Space Planning

LES TURNER ALS FOUNDATION

During this project’s schematics we were given three buildings to decide the best location for the company and its growth. Each building had its benefits such as LEED Certified, close to transportaion, and access to rooftops to name a few. My final space plan represents the best fit for the company with room for growth.

CLIENT PROFILE: 9 Full-Time Staff, 5 Visiting Nurses, 1 Foundation Director, 1Family Fundraising Coordinator, 1 Special Events Coordinator, Nursing Coordinator, Bookeeper, Receptionist

Challenged to design an accessory from inspiration images.

Reception area of Commercial Space. Modular Arts Wall creates separation from Conference to Reception area. 36

INTERNSHIP

“Doing signature work to further your own career is far less important than creating positive change by doing something for others.” - Stanley Tigerman

COMMUNITY SERVICE

CLIENT VISIT

INTERNSHIP

Location:

SPACE PLANNING I got the opportunity to work on space planning with furniture arrangement, and space planning room location from architectural drawings.

Chicago, IL

Client: Middleton Residence *name changed for portfolio use

During my internship at SUSAN FREDMAN DESIGN GROUP my love and passion for design grew being in the field and experiencing design on so many levels. I learned time management, material selection, vendor relationship importance, listening to your client’s voice and the importance of all these in the design world. I was able to better understand time management in the design world, understand how fast clients want things. The client visit and measure really showed me how to move fast with the measure since you are on the client’s time and money. A big part of my internship was interactions with vendors. I learned how to communicate with contractors and vendors. Daily visits to Merchandise Mart allowed me to develop relationships with showroom managers and get advice from them about my future career as a designer. The experience was great.

Client’s Requests: - Client wants a closet built-in, a custom entertainment built-in in nook of living room

MATERIAL SELECTION My internship provided me with many opportunities of assisting Jr. and Sr. Designers with Material Selections for Client Presentations. Produced in AutoCAD

VENDOR INTERACTION My internship allowed me the opportunity to meet vendors at the firm and to develop relationships with vendors at The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL. The above pictures are pictures taken during Client Measure

Produced in AutoCAD

The above sketches were taken during the client measure by Sr. Designer and Intern.

Construction Documents made from Client Sketches

MATERIAL LIBRARY MAINTENANCE My internship had a material library that consisted of fabrics, stone, carpeting, books, etc. One job as an intern is to return materials to their locations and maintain library organization.

COMMUNITY SERVICE*

ASID Student Representative to the Board Design Summit Volunteer Celebration of Design Volunteer NeoCon Welcome Luncheon Volunteer ASID Christmas Party Volunteer Student Member DESIGN ALLIANCE Treasurer Student Member

NEWH KingPin Student Participant Student Member

ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF ART-SCHAUMBURG Prism 2014- Fashion Show

Chicago Cares Celebration of Design Volunteer Leader Serve-a-thon Volunteer Team Leader Serve-a-thon Volunteer Leader Mahalia Jackson Elementary School Track Coach Art Instructor Xavier University Alumni Association of Chicago Scholarship Boatride Committee Taste off - Logistics Chair

*All activities are from 2012-present 42

THANK YOU TO MY FRIENDS who helped me out along the way with support, encouragement, babysitting and always an ear to listen. Special Thanks to my brothers, CARNEL (this thanks is not enough) EDMOND, and ANTHONY S., my sister ASHLEY, my best friend ADISA, my sisters, LEAH, TAMIKA, PIPER, NUBIA, JENNY, CLAIRE, NYOTE, KAREN,YASMIN, TIFFANI C. and ALECIA MICHELLE. Special thanks to my Alma Mater XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA, and SGA 02-03, and SGA 03-04, who allowed me to use my creativity that pushed me along this path. To my Track Team kids,who keep me motivated.

THANK YOU TO MY INSTRUCTORS, SUZANN who showed me the definition of when you love what you do it doesn’t feel like work, KEYVAN who brought about a love for history, architecture, and design, ROBERTO who always fed my technical mind, DIANE who showed me to continue to learn in this profession, JODY who showed me to have a well-rounded knowledge, MARY who showed the importance of professional organizations and kind heart, PETER (ILIC) who brought about a love for hand drafting and architecture, and my Chicago instructors, and thanks to all my instructors for an understanding.

THIS EXPERIENCE OF A NEW CAREER has been ups and downs, but I have grown alot and am ready to take to the design world full steam ahead. THANK YOU TO ASID BOARD 2013-2014, to be on the board with you all was a great learning experience. THANK YOU TO MY INTERNSHIP SUSAN FREDMAN DESIGN GROUP, for everyone’s advice & welcoming spirit. Special Thanks to FLORA (not enough room to say it all ;-) ), MEGAN, & ARAYA, for helping out when I had questions, and all my classmates, for laughs, long nights, much candy, and yelling at computers. LET THIS JOURNEY CONTINUE!

THANK YOU

Thank you to God for the many blessings to make it through to this next chapter of my life. THANK YOU TO MY FAMILY, MY SON TRAVIS for continued inspiration, daily excitement & smiles. To MY MOM who helped out in so many ways and on so many levels, I could not have done this without you. To my GRANDMOTHER for words of advice. To my AUNT SHARON for always helping me out in so many ways, and my dad, cousins, aunts, and uncles for their continued support and encouragement. To the McFerren Clan, who always held an open door for me.