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Meet Liz Design Skills Concept Hotel Pendant Light Parametrics Patterning Kerry Rutz Retail Thesis Resume
Hello.
My name is Liz and I am a lover of all things design. I am a recent graduate of the Master of Interior Design program at Harrington College of Design in Chicago but I have found that my passion lies within engaging and learning about the people that surround me. I have a bountiful of books on design thinking, user experience and human centered design. And I want more. My ideal job would allow me to align my design experience and passion for design thinking to generate insights and strategize the best design solution for the end user. I love to travel, be adventurous and take risks. I have discovered that the best way to learn about another culture is to travel on a budget, stay in hostels, befriend the locals, and be open to new experiences. I have had some pretty amazing travel experiences and sincerely hope that my future travels will continue to be as fantastic as my experience was in Peru. My life experiences and unique point of view have made me the designer I am today. I look forward to learning, growing and continuing to to gain perspective on the world around me. My portfolio begins with my most early work in design school and ends with my thesis project.
Skills
My experience, which spans from 2003 until the present, will give you some insight into how I turned into the designer I am today. You will find my education, my work experience, related technical skills as well as volunteer experience below.
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Education
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Bachelor of Science in Interior Design Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, Ohio
Master of Interior Design Harrington College of Design | Chicago, Illinois
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Showroom Assistant KSI: Kitchen & Bath | Toledo, Ohio Project Manager / Designer Laboratory Builders Incorporated | Westmont, Illinois Freelance Interior Designer Lemon Tree Grocer | Downers Grove, Illinois Resource Coordinator Steelcase | Chicago, Illinois
English Teacher Awamaki Education Program | Ollantaytambo, Peru
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1/2 Marathon Participant & Fundraiser Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Phoenix, Arizona
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Cymatics Conceptual Restaurant & Hotel
Studio
Project Type | Individual Academic | Spring 2011 Software | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | 3D Studio Max | Adobe CS5 Development & Design Goals 01 Create a hospitality space designed around a physical force: cymatics 02 Program and design three floors of space to draw in the local community 03 Learn and explore Rhinoceros
Building & Adjacency Diagram Hotel Site Plan
Bar & Viewing Lounge Restaurant & Art Gallery
Progression of Complexity with Increasing Frequency | Cymatics
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Second Floor Plan | Bar & Viewing Lounge
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Third - Eighteenth Floor Plan | Hotel
Pendant Light
Advanced Computation
Project Type | Individual Academic | Summer 2011 Software | Rhinoceros | Grasshopper | 3D Studio Max Development & Design Goals 01 Create parametric light fixture with various configurations 02 Explore Parametrics through Grasshopper & Rhinoceros
Height of Top Extruded Ellipse Radius Value of Rotated Curves Height of Bottom Extruded Ellipse
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Parametric Pattern
Advanced Computation
Project Type | Individual Academic | Summer 2011 Software | Rhinoceros | Grasshopper | 3D Studio Max Development & Design Goals 01 Create Conceptual Olympic Pavilion for London 2012 Games
Progression in Pattern
02 Explore Parametrics through Grasshopper & Rhinoceros 03 Create patterning that demonstrates variations in parametrics
Variations in Parametric Patterns
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Original Curves used to create Mesh Altering the heights in the mesh points creates various forms
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Creating a mesh from points creates an angular surface. Creating a surface from points creates a curvilinear NURBS surface
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Kerry Rutz Landscape Architect
Branded Environments
Project Type | Three Person Group Academic | Spring 2012 Logo Development
Software | AutoCAD | Rhinoceros | Grasshopper | 3D Studio Max | Adobe CS5 Development & Design Goals 01 Brand Strategy and Development for Kerry Rutz Landscape Architect
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02 Retail design for existing building in Logan Square 03 Create branded design experience for landscape architect studio and retail storefront
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12” PLATE STEEL CLOSED STRINGER 3” THICK 3FORM CHROMA TREAD 1/2” STEEL BOLT
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Thesis
Project Type | Individual
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Academic | Summer 2012
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Software | AutoCAD | REVIT | Rhinoceros | 3D Studio Max | Adobe CS5
01 Join Local Community 02 Local Opportunities 03 Stimulate Local Economy
01 Connect to Investors 02 Intellectual Stimulation 03 Community Leadership
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01 Connectivity 02 Collaboration 03 Community 04 Idea Sharing Website 05 Printer/Copier 06 Storage for Dedicated Users 07 Meeting Spaces 08 Cafe Space 09 24/7 Access
01 Community Involvement 02 Providing skillset to Youth 03 Mindfulness of Others 04 Opens Doors
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Development & Design Goals 01 Create and strategize a pilot facility that would operate in a network of varying services. Each facility’s services would be based on the needs of the local community
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02 Strategize a pilot space for a co-working environment for digital start-up companies 03 Create strategy to provide mentorship to local youth, space for start-ups and sponsorship from local investors
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EDUCATION Master of Interior Design | Harrington College of Design | Chicago, Illinois Graduated August 2012
Bachelor of Science | Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, Illinois Interior Design Major | Marketing Minor | Graduated May 2007
EXPERIENCE Resource Coordinator | Steelcase
September 2011- Present | Chicago, Illinois
• Managed and developed graphic material for events, presentations, and CEU’s for the Central Region • Assisted in event planning and coordination of catering, graphic presentations, and event logistics for Central Region • Participated in Steelcase webinar training on Critical Thinking, Workplace Strategy and Quarterly Product Launches • Researched Steelcase insights and applications as it pertains to workplace strategy and design • Assisted in managing showroom technology and video wall content to provide an enhanced Steelcase brand experience • Provided fabric memos, brochures and specification assistance to local design firms • Organized, maintained and updated materials library • Assisted in fabric and finish selection for various projects
Freelance Designer | Lemon Tree Grocer
January 2010-September 2010 | Downers Grove, Illinois
• Assisted in the development and formulation of store design concepts and prepared FF&E boards for presentation • Developed schematic furniture layouts to determine practical requirements and project limitations • Advised client on design factors such as space planning, utilization of furnishings, equipment and color coordination • Coordinated the fabrication and installation of FF&E
Project Manager/ Designer | Laboratory Builders Incorporated August 2007-March 2010 | Wood Dale, Illinois
• Identified new sales and bidding opportunities while managing tasks related to estimating work on assigned projects • Reviewed project plans and specifications to gain a thorough understanding of the scope of work • Coordinated and completed project drawings and technical documentation relating to space planning, interior furnishings, casework systems, laboratory equipment, cold rooms and related fixtures • Disseminated information to factories, installers and buyout vendors and reviewed vendor quotes for accuracy • Managed project budgets and sought to maximize job margins at all times • Scheduled and coordinated deliveries and installation and assisted with project closeout documentation • Achieved LEED Accreditation and maintained knowledge in Commercial Interiors and Construction
VOLUNTEER Education Volunteer | Awamaki Peru
March 2010-June 2010 | Ollantaytambo, Peru • Taught English and Environmental Education for 3rd – 6th grade to underprivileged children in Peru
AFFILIATION
Member | Society for Environmental Graphic Design Chicago Chapter Member | United States Green Build Council Chicago Chapter Member | International Interior Design Association Member | American Institute of Graphic Arts
TECHNICAL Adobe CS5 | AutoCAD 2004-2013 | 3D Studio Max | Rhinocerous 3D | Grasshopper | Sketch-up | Microsoft Office | REVIT Elizabeth M Seiferth | eseiferth@gmail.com | 630.240.8180