P O R T F O L I O DURGA KARTHIK
INTERIOR AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
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DESIGNING EXPERIENCES TECHNICAL SKILLS Autocad My journey as a designer began on a humble note as a student of prestegious institutions. My
Revit
education has taken me across two countries of India and Italy and has enabled me to gain
3Ds Max
knowledge in the profusion of spaces such as residential, commercial, hospitality and healthcare,
Sketchup
with each country adding it’s own impression in my knowledge of design. I am committed to
DURGA KARTHIK
INTERIOR AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
visualize concepts that create a vivid and insightful travel into the world of design.
I have been trained to find practical and pragmatic solutions to suit demands. I have had the
in a collaborative atmosphere. My ambition as well as my passion is to provide a perceptive journey and a wholesome experience in the world of design. I am in the path of pushing my horizons and consider myself a forever durgakarthik.3197@gmail.com www.issuu.com/durga_karthik
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Adobe Indesign Adobe Illustrator Microsoft Office
privilege to contribute as a team player in various projects thereby enhancing my ability to work
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Adobe Photoshop
LANGUAGES English
Tamil
Hindi
Italian
student in my field.
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
A casual dining restaurant that aims to explore the concept of dining as an experience rather than an activity.
A serene office setup to restore and maintain balance for a top luxury brand.
RESTAURANT DESIGN
OFFICE DESIGN
RETAIL DESIGN The design conceptualization and visualization of a retail outlet of an infamous brand.
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RESIDENCE DESIGN A beautifully crafted design of a residence that envisages a tranquil experience.
INTERIOR DESIGN 4
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A door handle design exclusive and functional for high security interiors.
A cabinet for a fashion designer
A DESIGNER’S CACHE
DESIGN BOARDS Flipping through various layers of decor via design boards.
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Design of a chess set exploring different dimensions.
EXPLODED SQUARES
THE HIDE AND SLIDE
THE ECO STOP A sustainable take on bus shelter design
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THE APITHERAPY CHAIR A fuctional take on apitherapy equipments
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INTERIOR DESIGN
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RETAIL DESIGN GIVENCHY
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RETAIL DESIGN PROJECT BRIEF Givenchy is one top luxury brands in the world and has been sensuously reinterpreting the codes of elegance, sophistication and femininity since it was founded in 1952. The main aim of the project was to design a retail store for the luxury brand Givenchy. The brand identity, Brand colours and a central theme had to be established with the scheme. P R O J E C T L O C A T I O N : Empoli
RETAIL DESIGN VISUAL MERCHANDISING - WINDOW DISPLAY DESIGN The main concept behind the window display is the new spring/summer 2020 collection which revolves around Pont des Arts and the theme of love locks. The right side window hosts a mannequin seated in a bench with the love bridge being the backdrop
A R E A : 154 sq.m
The left window, following the concept of love locks through, hosts a chain of locks that have been adopted by Givenchy as their signature ornamentation for the spring/summer 2020 collection.
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RETAIL DESIGN
VISUAL MERCHANDISING - WINDOW DISPLAY DESIGN
RETAIL DESIGN
PLAN 10
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SHOES AND WOMEN’S WEAR
MEN’S WEAR, BAGS AND ACCESSORIES 12
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RESTAURANT DESIGN KILELE
COPPER BOX - TRANSITION ZONE 14
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RESTAURANT DESIGN
RESTAURANT DESIGN
PROJECT BRIEF
K I L E L E - T H E A R T O F C U L M I N AT I O N
The restaurant seeks to explore the concept of dining as a sensory experience. Located in the Plateu region in Adidjan, the restaurant brings together the culture and cusine of various tribes from the continent. The restaurant is catagorised under casual dining, spread over three floors inclusive of outdoor dining and terrace area.
The restaurant takes inspiration from four main tribes in Africa - the Himba, the Yoruba, the San People and the Zulu.
P R O J E C T L O C A T I O N : Abidjan
A R E A : 558 sq.m
The design of the restaurant, would be a point of convergence of the various tribes. The philosophies, artistry and material usage of thesevtribes would serve as a major source of inspiration for the design of the space. Elements such as patterns, colours, fabrics and materials that mark the identity of these tribes would be translated into the interiors in a manner that would flaunt the essence of their culture.
S C H E M AT I C D E S I G N
I N CO L L A B O R AT I O N W I T H Andela Tosic Charu Agrawal Swetha Sundararajan Shruthilaya Ramkumar The space is seen to be adorned with elements of African tribal culture from rattan pendant lights to African handicrafts.
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RESTAURANT DESIGN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN 18
RESTAURANT DESIGN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN 19
RESTAURANT DESIGN
TERRACE PLAN 20
RESTAURANT DESIGN
GROUND FLOOR - DINING AND BAR 21
FIRST FLOOR - DINING
F I R ST F LO O R - P R I V AT E D I N I N G 22
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RESIDENCE DESIGN TERRACE AND LOUNGE 24
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RESIDENCE DESIGN
RESIDENCE DESIGN
PROJECT BRIEF The project is a design of a residence that spreads over two floors with two, bedrooms and an open plan living and kitchen. The project seeks to envisage tranquility in interior spaces and aims to provide a serene living for it’s occupants. P R O J E C T L O C A T I O N : Florence A R E A : 128 sq.m
GROUND FLOOR AND FIRST FLOOR PLAN 26
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LIVING AREA
KITCHEN AND DINING 28
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BEDROOM
OFFICE DESIGN LOUIS VUITTON
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OFFICE DESIGN PROJECT BRIEF Louis Vuitton mission statement is to” embody unique savior-faire, a carefully preserved heritage and dynamic engagement with modernity and to represent the most refined qualities of Western “Art de Vivre” (The Art of Living) around the world; to be synonymous with both elegance and creativity; to blend tradition and innovation, and kindle dream and fantasy”, to be creative and aim for excellence.
The main aim of the project is to design an office space for the company Louis Vuitton with an occupancy of 20 employees. The office houses the logistics and warehousing department and is designed by following the new safety rules for maximum caution.
OFFICE DESIGN DESIGN CONCEPT
The office space is designed in a modern style, incorporating elements such as glass, metallic finishes, and wood. The spaces follow a monochromatic colour scheme which follows through with tints and shades of green. The colours of the office are muted with wood tones fostering the concept of a modern take on Zen architecture. Pops of Green, inherited from the use of plants and upholstery in specific areas add a sense of tranquility and helps in elevating the concept
The focus is to boost employee productivity and the design would produce a cohesive space to reflect the philosophies and ideologies of the brand. P R O J E C T L O C A T I O N : Paris
A R E A : 604 sq.m
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
I N CO L L A B O R AT I O N W I T H Ariana Jovicevic Cagan Kaleli Charu Agrawal Swetha Sundararajan Shruthilaya Ramkumar
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Privacy when necesary Home feel Flexible spaces (multi-use furniture) Warm welcoming reception Comfortable spaces for relaxing and socialising Cafe, zen garden, recreation room, Green spaces Day lighting Plants and view of nature Stress reduction spaces Advanced tech room Space for 15 - 20 people
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OFFICE DESIGN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN 34
OFFICE DESIGN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN 35
RECEPTION
WAITING LOUNGE 36
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OFFICE DESIGN S C H E M AT I C D E S I G N
C A F E A N D PA N T R Y 38
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DESIGN BOARDS W O R KS PAC E 40
LIVING ROOM
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DESIGN BOARDS
E X P LO R AT I O N O F W A L LS A N D C E I L I N G
DESIGN BOARDS
PROJECT BRIEF The aim of the project is to explore the different layers of interior decoration through the means of a design board curated for a living space. These boards inspect how colours, textures and patterns play out in a space and help in studying their impact on the user.
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DESIGN BOARDS
E X P LO R AT I O N O F C A S E G O O D S
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E X P LO R AT I O N O F PAT T E R N
DESIGN BOARDS
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
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A DESIGNER’S CACHE STORAGE CABINET DESIGN
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A DESIGNER’S CACHE
THE DESIGN PROCESS
A DESIGNER’S CACHE
PROJECT BRIEF The aim of the project is to design a functional and aesthetic storage cabinet for home use. This cabinet,complete with a multi-functional worktable with effective storage systems, would suit the needs of a fashion/textile designer.
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A DESIGNER’S CACHE
A DESIGNER’S CACHE
PLAN
F R O N T A N D S I D E E L E V AT I O N 50
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A DESIGNER’S CACHE
A DESIGNER’S CACHE
DOVETAIL JOINER Y The screw is attached to the table using a flat washer to ensure smooth pivot movement
GROOVES
DRAWER DETAIL 52
BRUSHING
F L AT W A S H E R
TABLE PIVOT DETAIL 53
THE ECO STOP PROJECT BRIEF The aim of the project is to design a bus stop and an effective communication unit for the people of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.In addition to this, a communication unit will be designed to facilitate problems that may hinder the smooth functioning of the city. This research will shed light on the current situation and the needs off the bus stops in the city and explore possible solutions to satisfy those needs
ROUTE MAP
THE ECO STOP
BUS STOP DESIGN
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THE ECO STOP
PROJECT BREAKDOWN
THE ECO STOP
Roofing - coconut bark- acts as a natural insulator and prevents excess heat
Communication device that comprises of route map display system, train arrival and departure times and an emergency button to contact police, fire or ambulance when necessary
Ramp facility and space for wheelchair accessibility.
Aluminium - easily available in the city of chennai- used as structural support
panic button concealed in the backrest by a sliding panel - safe from the reach of children.
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THE ECO STOP
THE ECO STOP
F R O N T E L E V AT I O N
The communication unit is connected to an emergency reporting button that has been integrated in the back rest of the seat. The button is enclosed into a niche covered by a sliding door. The incorporation of the sliding door eliminates the possibility of it being accidentaly or intentionally misused by the public
The handrest and the seat are connected by a through joinery.
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R I G H T E L E V AT I O N
S E AT I N G D E TA I L
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THE ECO STOP
THE ECO STOP The communication serves as an emergency reporting unit with buttons to contact the police, ambulance and the fire service. Apart from this festure, the unit also exhibit bus arrival and departure schedule and the route maps of the current bus. The communication unit also serves information on the emergency reporting unit incorporated in the seats.
CO M M U N I C AT I O N U N I T D E S I G N
Route maps
Bus arrival and departure timings
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Emergency button - police, fire and Ambulance
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HIDE AND SLIDE PROJECT BRIEF The project demads a design of a door handle for high security areas. The main aim is to design a door handle that has an inbuilt security lock system which is easy to use and maintain.
wooden shell
HIDE AND SLIDE
DOOR HANDLE DESIGN
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Concealed fingerprint scanner for high security areas
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HIDE AND SLIDE
HIDE AND SLIDE PA N E L - R E ST P O S I T I O N
TONGUE ELASTIC COMPONENT
THUMB PRINT SCANNER 64
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THE APITHERAPY CHAIR PROJECT BRIEF The chair was designed for an institution treating patients who are found to have breathing difficulties. The design demanded a functional take on the equipment - the chair and the bee hive, resulting in the combination of both the elements as a single unit.
F R O N T E L E VAT I O N
THE APITHERAPY CHAIR
CHAIR DESIGN
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The chair is designed in such a way that a sliding compartment, which holds a langstroth hive, is fitted to the base. Tubes fitted to the hive can be used for the treatment. The design helps in manouvering the equipment with ease whenever required as well as space management PLAN
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THE APITHERAPY CHAIR
MITERED MORTISE & TENON
THE APITHERAPY CHAIR
SEAT DADO
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(seat backrest - armrest, armrest - legs)
(seat- chair legs)
L BRACKET
DETAIL 2
MORTISE & TENON
SHELF VERTICALS DETAIL 5
(shelf verticals - seat)
(chair hind legs - armrest)
MORTISE & TENON
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C METAL CHANNEL -SLIDING MECHANISM
STAINLESS STEEL - HEAVY DETAIL 3
(backrest verticals - seat/backrest)
DUTY DRAWER SLIDES
DETAIL 6
(shelf verticals - base - sliding mechanism)
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EXPLODED SQUARES PROJECT BRIEF The project entails the design of a chess set that takes inspiration from the concept of exploded views. The main materials are wood and glass with glass being the element creating the illusion of explosion.
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Glass
EXPLODED SQUARES CHESS SET DESIGN
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