Susan DeForrest
Interior Desi esig gn
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Susan DeForrest
(781) 249 - 3495
TABLE OF CONTENTS
deforrest723@gmail.com
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1992-97
Contemporary Systems, Inc., Woburn, MA (Kitchen Cabinet Imports) 1987-92 Provided kitchen sales, design, preliminary plotting and detailed installation drawings as well as cost estimation and designs to customers. Use of metric and imperial systems as well as international purchasing involving customs paperwork and financial figures. Hamer Upholstery, Billerica, MA (Antique Upholstery) Furniture upholstery and restoration.
1980-85
Certificate in Interior Design, Brooks College, Long Beach, CA 1987-88
Interested in obtaining certifictions in the following: NCIDQ National Certification for Interior Design Qualification CHID Certified Healthcare Interior Designer CLD Certified Lighting Designer LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Interior Design Fashion Show Volunteer ASID American Society of Interior Designers Completed NICDQ preparation class AAHID American Academy of Healthcare Designers Completed Modules for CHID Certified Healthcare Interior Designer Acute Care Ambulatory Care Residential Healthcare Facilities RDI Retail Design Institure NEWH Hospitality Industry Network
2018
HAND RENDERING
Placewares, Concord, MA (Home Office Furniture Sales) Overall operation of a business that specializes in office, closet planning and entertainment systems. Detailed designs, plans, sales & advertising budgets.
1990
FABRIC DESIGN
Interstate Electrical Service Corp.Construction Division, 1997-20 Billerica, MA (Commercial Electrical Contracting) Drafting, editing, project documentation, job submittals and closeout manuals. Vendor liaison for job estimates for electrical construction projects.
Boston Architectural Center, Boston, MA
LIGHTING DESIGN
2000-03
HOSPITALITY - YOUTH HOSTEL
Courses in Construction Technology,
Attended mentorship programs at: Shepley Bulfinch KI Furniture Bergmeyer
HEALTHCARE - HOSPICE
McCourt Company, Boston, MA (Real Estate Development) Maintenance of web pages & eCasts & customer problem solving.
IIDA International Interior Design Association
DESIGN STUDIO - LOFT
At-Home & In-Store furniture layouts consultations. Plotting plans, furniture, fabric and color presentations.
Process of obtaining Bachelors Degree, Interior Design, 2016-Present Endicott College, Beverly, MA
CORPORATE
2018-20
MEMBERSHIPS & INVOLVEMENT
RETAIL
Boston Interiors, Burlington, MA (Design & Furniture Sales)
EDUCATION
AUTISM RESIDENCE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AGING IN PLACE RESIDENCE
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Ink Block - Siena Two Bedroom Condo - Art Nouveau Style To design a pre-construction 7th floor condominium in the Ink Block - Siena Residences in South Boston. Incorporate Art Nouveau style, Universal Design and utilize ADA guidelines (Americans with Disabilities Act) into the existing 1575 square foot unit including two balconies.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT The Art Nouveau Period is formal and modern. It is sensuous and flowing with organic forms used in metals such as wrought iron. The use or organic forms will be incorporated into hand rails, balconies, entrance way, mirrors and stained glass.
Lowered Island Counter Automatic Lighting Smooth Transition Shower floor to bath floor Visible & Audible notiďŹ cation devices
DESIGNING FOR AGING IN PLACE is to support a persons needs as they age. It is an important to take their needs into consideration .
The space to takes on the organic feel of Art Nouveau with a modern twist in the use of materials available today. All the design features are used subtly through out the space while keeping the aging in place concepts throughout the design. The combination of new materials with flowing organic curvilinear forms will achieve visual balance in the room.
Urban Residential Design
Aging in Place
Hand Drawn - Auto Cad
PROBLEM STATEMENT: To design a residential space for an autistic boy to embrace his autism disorder and learn with as many tools possible to best communicate so he can survive in the world on his own someday. Every game and toy is a learning experience and is used with the aid of a therapist and or the parents. Medical documents accumulate on a weekly basis. The child has a need to jump, bounce, climb and swing and thrives with visual electronic stimulation. Water has a calming effect. He is negatively affected by bright colors and child presents with repetitive behaviors.
Kitchen
Dining
Patio
Living
Stairs Sensory
Bath
Entry
Sensory
Office
Kitchen
Laundry
Bath
Master
Patio
Living
Stairs Sensory
Closet
Bath
Entry
Sensory
Office
Child Bedrm
Stairs
Utility Garage
Laundry
Bath
Master
Closet
Second Floor Bubble
First Floor Bubble
Residential Design for Special needs
Dining
Stairs
Utility Garage
Child Bedrm
DESIGN STATEMENT: Each level contains an entire sensory seeking room for the child to explore as needed. Learning game and toy storage is located high of the floor or in closets for accessibility by an adult. Medical document storage is located in the office for current usage and hall closet adjacent to the office for prior history documentation. Each Finish is a unique texture for the sensory seeking child to feel.
Autism
Sketchup
Marcellamoda comes to Boston Marcellamoda is a family operated clothing design company in Europe, with a team of talented seamstresses and assistants. Owned by two sisters, Siyanna and Marta. The company began as a small family boutique, designing, sewing and modeling their designs and got its name from their Grandmother, Marcella, a famous Bulgarian designer who created clothing with clean lines using beautiful fabrics. Their goal is to spread beauty by creating designs with clean and edgy lines. They want their customers to experience peace and love with every garment purchased by providing superior customer service.
TAILORED TO FIT EVERY WOMAN’S UNIQUE BODY
PARTY STYLES
ACCESSORIES
INTERACTIVE CUSTOMIZE FIXTURE INTERACTIVE VISION FIXTURE SF2 CUSTOMIZE FEATURES
2nd EGRESS
FITTING
PARTY STYLES
NIGHT WINDOW DISPLAY
TAILOR CW
SF1
BACK OF HOUSE
PARTY STYLES
ENTRY
STUDIO
FITTING
CASUAL STYLES
CASUAL STYLES
BUSINESS STYLES
BUSINESS STYLES
DAY WINDOW DISPLAY
Marcellamoda Boston Floor Plan
Retial Design
Online Store Opens 1st Brick & Mortar
Sketchup
Small Business office Design
Studio office
Revit - Indesign
Concept Statement: To design a community workplace which enhances todays diverse working demographic by providing spaces for continuous mind clarity. The space will enable the feeling of oneself immersed in nature while utilizing todays technology. It will encourage knowledge sharing and resources all while minimizing costs. Renters of oďŹƒce spaces from a wide range of business backgrounds will come together to work and play in harmony. The design will promote a sense of place and community by providing many opportunities to interact with other business people in this work place community. An umbrella include a mechanism of interlocking curved lines representing people. When engaged in projective manner the umbrella repels rain and snow representing the workplace.
Corporate Design
Coworking OfďŹ ce Space
Revit
The handmade concept inspired me to design a youth hostel symbolized by a simple stitch. A youth hostel provides short term affordable overnight lodging with shared spaces for people to socialize and meet one another. A stitch is a loop of thread or yarn that passes through its material. Just as a stitch flows in and out of its material, people flow in and out of a youth hostel.
Concept STITCHES
REPETITION/ RHYTHM
UNITY/ HARMONY
TEXTURE
SPACE/VOLUME LINE
SUSAN DEFORREST
HOSPITALITY DESIGN
YOUTH HOSPICE CONCEPTS
FALL 2019
Hospitality Design
Youth Hostel
Revit - Indesign - Illustrator - Photoshop
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Healthcare Design
Hospice Revit - Indesign - Illustrator - Photoshop
Concept
A widget is an image that visually describes the purpose of an application or program on a smartphone, computer or tablet. These
Apple Widget Pendent Light Process Sketches
Plan
Perspective Rendering
Section
Detail
Shown with the same suspension lengths
Technical Specifications Long-lasting LED light engine Wireless dimming switch Optional USB power unit
Furniture & lighting design
iphone inspired desk & light
Materials Metal Options: Tawny Port finish with Antique Gold accents. Stainless Steel finish with polished chrome accents. Glass panels available in colors below
Revit - Indesign - Illustrator - Photoshop
Concept
The sand dollar is a symbol christians associate with the story of Jesus. It is explained well in “The Legend of the Sand Dollar”. A variety of shapes are seen on the front, back and inside when the sand dollar is broken apart.
SandDollar
Schematic Design
Color Theory Blue is associated with depth & stability. It symbolizes faith.
In the story:
Orange represents enthusiasm & determination . It symbolizes joy.
• The Star represents Faith Yellow stimulates mental activity. It symbolizes joy & happiness.
• The Lily represents Hope • The Pointsetia represents Joy • The Doves represents Peace
Green suggests stability and endurance. It symbolizes peace & harmony.
Deconstruction
Design
Color Swatches Faith
fabric design
Grace
Joy
Hope
Revit Indesign Illustrator Photoshop
Design
renderings Hand drawn