emily fordyce ABOUT ME CONTACT egfordyce@gmail.com
Motivated Junior Interior Designer, experienced and hardworking individual, possessing outstanding imaginative power and excellent sense of visual awareness and proportion. Proficient in Adobe programs and expertise in Revit, offering outstanding talents in organization and successful interpersonal relationships when in leadership roles. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple prioities with a positive attitude.
+1 (512) 574 - 3766 Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704
EDUCATION University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Bachelors of Interior Design (Expected Graduation May 2023) GPA: 3.4
RELEVANT COURSES Digital Media History of Architecture Woodshop Studio
AWARDS & HONORS Interior Design Book Award of 2020 3D Model Incentive Award of Fall 2021
ADDITIONAL SKILLS Revit Rhino Photoshop AdobeIllustrator
EXPERIENCE FAY JONES DESIGN CAMP COUNSELOR University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Summer of 2020 & Summer of 2021 •
Assisting the main Professor
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Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opprotunites and to persevere with challenging tasks.
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Conduct orientation programs to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences such as starting college.
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Provide students with information on such topics as college degree programs, admission requirements, and financial aid opportunities.
TEACHING ASSITANT, STUDIO I PHOTOSHOP LESSON University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, June 2020 - July 202O •
Leading disscussion/lesson on Photoshop basics
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Prepare lesson accordingly with Professor.
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Answer any following questions students may have & provide help.
OPERATIONS MANAGER Austin Aquarium, Austin, TX, October 2017 - September 2019 •
Oversee activities directly related to providing services.
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Manage staff and assign specific duties.
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Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire, and train new employees, or oversee those personal processes.
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Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory
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Looking after sales and money handling.
emily 2019
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PORTFOLIO Interior Design
ABOUT ME
CONTACT Email:
egfordyce@gmail.com
Phone:
(512) 574 - 3766
LinkedIn:
/emily-fordyce
An Interior Design Student born and raised in Austin, Texas in a close family of four. Design has always been part of the family, with her grandfather being an successful architect and business owner, her mother owning her own architectural sign business, and even performing their own home renovations as a family. Her interior design journey officially began in 2019 when she got accepted into the Fay Jones Interior Design program at the University of Arkansas.
CONTENT 01 05
FURNITURE APPRECIATION
CACHE OFFICE
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CABIN GETAWAY
VIVID DESIGN OFFICE
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ADAPTIVE REUSE
SURFACE + SCALE + LIGHT
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A PLACE TO DINE
PUMPKIN SLICE
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SHOE TRANSFORMATION
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FURNITURE APPRECIATION HAND DRAWINGS
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Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman - 1956 By Charles & Ray Eames
FURNITURE ANALYSIS While learning the history of furniture design we focused on chair design specifically. Culture, location, and time in history were major contributing factors to the designs produced. These factors helped to gain an appreciation and understanding of the influences we have in present designs. Shown are hand drawn images of some of the world renowned and impactful chair designs we investigated.
Easy Edge Side Chair - 1972 By Frank Gehry
Klismos Chair - 1748 C.E.
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Throne of Maximian - 540 C.E.
King Tutankhamen’s Throne Chair - Early 1300’s
ARTISTIC RENDERINGS Hand drawn recreations of exemplary chair designs throughout time combined with research allowed for a more in depth thought process. Noting material choice, weight, detailing, and many more factors that influence the design of furniture can allow you to better understand the history of design to present designs.
Louis XIV - French Baroque Period
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CACHE OFFICE REVIT & PHOTOSHOP
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Custom Furniture Pieces
NWA CREATIVE HUB CACHE Office that provides a supportive environment for the artistic community in the Northwest Arkansas region. Their goals and brand identity can be described as sustainable, creative, and community focused. Emphasis on circulation, sustainable materials, and craftmanship design elements create the inspiring and professional workspace. The columns and diagonal trusses throughout the existing buildings structure that proved to be a challenge, were thoughtfully encorporated into the design.
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1.
FLOOR PLANS
PRIVATE OFFICES
LOUNGE
The location for the office was an
ART SUPPLY
INFORMAL MEETING
old mill building that contained
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four floors, the first three of which
ELEV.
were to be utilized. Columns and
LARGE CONF.
diagonal trusses throughout the building became the main chal-
COLLAB SPACE
W.C.
EXEC. OFFICE
OPEN WORKSPACE
LEVEL 2 NTS
lenge when finding a functional
WORK
(OPPOSITE SIDE)
and well designed floor plan.
PRESENTING
SPACIAL ALLOCATION
RELAXING
2.
WAITING
CONCENTRATING
RECEPTION
STORING
FAMILY REC.
INFORMAL MT.
KITCHEN
DINING
ELEV.
PRIVATE CALL RM.
W.C.
4.
OPEN WORKSPACE
LEVEL 1 NTS
WORK
(OPPOSITE SIDE)
DINING
WAITING
WAITING
CHECK-IN
PLAY
SHOWER/ LOCKERS
W.C.
PRINTING
COLLABORATION
PRIVATE OFFICES
3.
ELEV.
AMENITIES PRIVATE MEETING
12%
9%
STORAGE
AUDITORIUM
BASEMENT
25%
MEDIA STORAGE
NTS
33% 21%
LOUNGE + RECREATION
COLLABATIVE RELAXING
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STORING
VIEWING
STORING
HOLISTIC DESIGN
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The columns and diagonal trusses throughout the building were taken advantage of and used to create series of arches that highlight circulation, delineiate spaces, and encorporated into built in elements to create a holistic design.
2.
OAK WOOD TERRACOTTA TILE CONCRETE
Elevation 1.
2.
Informal Meeting Perspective
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Kitchen & Dining Perspective
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Hallway Perspectives
Stairway Axonometric
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COPPER
TEAL SATIN PAINT
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CABIN GETAWAY RHINO & PHOTOSHOP
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Exterior View
Plan
3D Section
PLAYING WITH FORM & FUNCTION The abstract form of the unique monolithic cabin drew inspiration from the mountain valleys the cabin is surrounded by. The angles created on the roof and walls created the opprotunity for skylights, storage, and scenic views into the valley. The glass curtain wall and large porch area encourage the occupant to connect with the nature around them to help them further relax at there getaway. The materials were applied in Rhino as well as creating the topography and furniture from scratch to further our skills in the program.
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Interior Perspectives
CONCEPT To compliment the surrounding nature a natural color palette was chosen. The minimal style is meant to highlight the natural beauty offered by the landscape.
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VIVID DESIGN OFFICE REVIT & PHOTOSHOP
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Lobby and Reception
REALISTIC RENDERINGS Renovation of a multi-functional commercial office building to increase skills and knowledge in designing and application in Revit. Color, texture of materials, and lighting used in the space adds interest to the overall design and helps designate spaces in the open floor plan. Rendering materials in Revit to appear realistic enables the client to view a perspective of the experience one would have.
TEXTURED BLUE WALL
P4
COPPER LETTERS
COPPER & BRUSHED STEEL SHELF 5' - 0"
BRUSHED STEEL LETTERS
0' - 4"
7' - 9"
2' - 7"
GLOWING GLASS PANEL
0' - 5"
0' - 1"
WATERFALL EDGEFINE BLACK WOOD COUNTERTOP
LIGHT OAK WOOD FINIAH 0' - 3"
10' - 3 1/2"
3' - 1" 0' - 1"
Reception Elevation
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1' - 0"
Level 1 0' - 6"
MATERIAL APPLICATION Effective space planning and material choice is achieved throughout the design with the intentions of the client and the everyday activities and experiences of those enhabititing it. Taking into consideration the differences between materials, lighting, and overall design for living and work spaces.
Living Space
Office Space
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ADAPTIVE REUSE REVIT & PHOTOSHOP
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Level 1
Site & Building Analysis
JACOBY STUDIOS Level 2
Renovation of a previous office building into a retirement living facility in Paderborn, Germany. Working with the a real building recreated a project that would be given in the field. Renovating a building taught us how to achieve economical and environmental awareness in our designs. Security and privacy were important factors due to having public and private living spaces in one shared facility.
Level 3 Spacial Analysis LIVING
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S.F.
DINING
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S.F.
ADMINISTRATIVE
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S.F.
ENTERTAINMENT
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S.F.
OUTDOOR
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S.F.
OTHER
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S.F.
Single
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440-605 sq ft.
Kitchen
1 770 sq ft.
Administrative
1 1700 sq ft.
Performance
1
1800 sq ft.
Pool
1 1860 sq ft.
Gathering
8 300-1620 sq ft.
Double
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750-1425 sq ft.
Dining
1 1545 sq ft.
Entrance Hall
1 665 sq ft.
Fitness
1
995 sq ft.
Outdoor Living
1 1720 sq ft.
Elevator
3 55-95 sq ft.
Bar/Cafe
1 925 sq ft.
Laundry
1 300 sq ft.
Game
1
440 sq ft.
1 200 sq ft.
Music
1
510 sq ft.
Art
1
400 sq ft.
Library
1
1690 sq ft.
Chapel
1
1045 sq ft.
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APPLIED DESIGN Having the elderly in mind, ADA requirements and comfort were very influencial in the design process. The culture of the citizens that would be filling it and the influence of the location were major contributers to the design materials such as the exposed brick and cast iron steel.
Large Livingroom
Bedroom
Shared Pool
Dining
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Cafe Dining
Cafe Bar
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SURFACE + SCALE + LIGHT RHINO, PHOTOSHOP, & PHYICAL MODELING
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Individual Revit Model Sections
Individual Revit Model Perspective Color Studies
VIRTUAL ANALYSIS After producing multiple iterations of designs with surface, scale, and light effects on the exterior and interior in mind, three of the models
Combined Model Section
were combined to research the addition of thresholds. The scale of the threshold was made larger for a hyiearchal break between the spaces. The overall experience of the lighting and scale throughout the building is shown by a combination of phsyical and digital renderings.
To further understand how to manipulate an interior, we applied color to the interiors of our models. Using our knowledge of color theory to expand or compress the space.
Combined Model Plan
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Photographs of Physical Model
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT This series examines how creative and critical thought can be applied to scale and lighting, which influences the interior experience. Many iterations of individual building designs were created exhibiting different lighting strategies and scales. Photographing the physical models enhanced the understanding of the shadows influence on the experience of the interior space.
Exterior Revit Model Views of Three Chosen Models
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A PLACE TO DINE RHINO & PHOTOSHOP
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Floor Plan NTS
Section NTS
RHINO MODEL A creative design for an outdoor area to eat with minimal environmental effect by minimally touching the ground for an intorduction to the program Rhino. The main goal was to learn how to utilize Rhino to produce unique structures and create sections views.
Exterior Perspective
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PUMPKIN SLICE HAND DRAWINGS & PHYSICAL MODELING
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CONCEPT One of the very first projects produced, and one of the most infulencial to me being a good designer, involved abstract thinking based off of something ordinary. Analyzing my chosen vegetable, a pumpkin, I was able to look into the interior to see the contents such as veins, seeds, dew, etc. Using the design principles and the observed attributes, patterns and designs were created.
Interior Hand Drawing
Abstract Hand Drawing
Exterior Hand Drawing
Abstraction to Design To further the design process, 3D inhabitable spaces were created based on the abstact drawings of the pumpkin. Four iterations of design are produced with different scales in mind.
Physical Models
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SHOE TRANSFORMATION HAND DRAWINGS & PHYSICAL MODELING
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BARE BASICS Introduction assignment to interior design with the goal to fully understand how to create section drawings as well as what these drawings can tell us. Using our learned knowledge of sections, we recreated our chosen shoe in longitudinal, cross, and cross hatch section of cardboard plus one of a material of our choice, mine being clay.
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