Lana Mutaz Portfolio

ALONG THE LINES

20 24 A complination of selected works Portfolio

EDUCATION

Unity High School (Khartoum, Sudan)

Primary, Middle and High School

I have been enrolled in the IGCSE (British Curriculum) since the initiation of my educational journey. The institution is internationally oriented, boasting a diverse academic staff.

Middlesex University (Dubai Campus)

Foundation Year In Arts and Design

Upon successful completion of my IGCSE final examination in November 2020, embarked on the Foundation Program in Arts and Design. This program served as my preparation for pursuing my current chosen major.

(Insituto

(Hons)

in Interior

Successfully passing the entrance exam, I joined as a student at IED Barcelona in the field of my dream profession, Interior Design. This academic journey is preparing me to emerge as a future successful Interior Designer.

RESUME

Who Am I?

“I’m Lana Mutaz, pursuing a Bachelor of Interior Design at IED driven by a passion that blends my culture with a reverence for craftsmanship.Venturing beyond my comfort zone is second nature to me; it’s how I explore and reveal new dimensions of my abilities. With each design, I aim to embody excellence, responsibility, and an unyielding determination to become the visionary designer I am destined to be

PARTICIPATION HIGHLIGHTS

IED Barcelona (Insituto Europea Di Design)

Workshop Multidisciplnary- Embroidery

A course that i was part of, where was assisted onto knowing the basics for embroidery.

2021/2022

IED Barcelona (Insituto Europea Di Design)

Workshop Multidisciplinary- Film

A course focusing on cinematic filming and the story the effects applied in cinematography can showcase a new view

2022/2023

IED Barcelona (Insituto Europea Di Design)

Workshop Multidisciplinary- Visual Narrative

This course highlighted how stories can transform the ads and trailer you make for a designated topic

2022/2023

IED Barcelona (Insituto Europea Di Design)

Ilums De Nadal -Yamaha Workshop

An interesting workshop with the automobile brand Yamaha, where we design a light installation for their new product

2022/2023

Ilums De Nadal -Yamaha Workshop

DESIGN SKILLS

LANGUAGES

DESIGN METHADOLOGY

In my design approach, I apply the principles of Yin and Yang to achieve balance and harmony in interior spaces. This guides my decisions, emphasizing the integration of contrasting elements for cohesion. Additionally, I find these principles beneficial for personal development, fostering a balanced lifestyle that nurtures both creativity and well-being.

UNCONVENTIONAL SKILLS

SOFT SKILLS

An interesting workshop with the automobile brand Yamaha, where we design a light installation for their new product

IED Barcelona (Insituto Europea Di Design) 2023/2024

IED Barcelona (Insituto Europea Di Design)

Ilums De Nadal -Window Pop-up Light Installation

A christmas window pop-up designed for a footwear brand, showcasing their products with a story for christmas time

2023/2024

RESUME

Ying and Yang, the fundamental opposing forces.

Say not, ‘I have found the truth,’ but rather, ‘I have found a truth.’ Say not, ‘I have found the path of the soul.’ Say rather, ‘I have met the soul walking upon my path.’ For the soul walks upon all paths.

“ Khalil Gibran

A COSMIC GALLERY RESIDENCE

THE URBAN LIVING CAPSULE

The Urban Living Capsule is an exercise held to thoughtfully design a space that caters to the needs of the person, under human necessities, and vastly to their personal preference. Therefore, this aims to modernize a space in all aspects overall.

PROJECT DATA Exact Loaction

224.6 sqft

Destination

Zaire, Congo

This is a concept designed according to three modular volumes, measuring each 3.60 x 4.80 x 2.40 metres, to forge a functional and ethical space for an art collector, specifically a famous African art collector. Apart from assisting the general needs of a person, this space aims to implement serenity throughout the capsule. Moreover, the concept stems from the appreciation towards the cosmos, creating a space tailored for an art collector. Lastly, it blends the comfort and calmness of a private sanctuary while being physically and mentally immersed around the creative pieces, motivating and promoting positivity in the space and to the owner.

Zaire, Congo

living area- in this area, there will be a bedroom with an occupied bathroom. The restroom could be used by guests, as there a 2 separate doors in the room.

Exquisite space- This area consists of a basic kitchen, with an open living room, which is has an entrance door to the capsule. The living room is also equipped with a foldable sofa for the arrival of any guests.

Sindika art ateiler- the third modular volume consists of a workshop for the collector in addition to a exhbition/display area where most of the pieces area displayed. this is also mostly where the owner hosts guests who are interested in art.

A home designed for the famous Congolese art collector “Sindika Dikolo” who focuses on contemporay art and ornaments

FLOW FURTHER

YAMAHA- FLOW FURTHER

FUNCTION

We want everyone to feel the movement and the flow of the whole world through our project. It is so important for us to show the visitors of the installation how much freedom and mobility the yamaha eco bikes give.

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE SPACE IS TO CREATE A LIGHT ENVIRONMENT THAT ENGAGES THE VISTORS

PROJECT DATA

FUNCTIONAL SPACE THAT SERVES THE INTAGIBLE PURPOSE AND INTRODUCTION TO THE YAHAMA BIKE

Built Area Location 760 sqft Barcelona Spain

Introducing the Ilums De Nadal 2024 light intervention, Yamaha Corporation have collaborated in order to create a light installation for their new E-Bike, becoming part of the etheral light display, introducing new dimensions to their products.

Focus on creating free flowing spaces that don’t cause clutterness

FLOW AND CIRCULATIONMULTIDIRECTIONAL- EASE OF MOVEMENT

Structures will be lit from inside creating a glow and attracting individuals

A GROUP PROJECT DEVELOPED FOR THE COMPETITION

LIGHT

FUNCTION

They would be “dripping” down the roof, imitating a drop of water.

FUNCTION

FUNCTION

Inside of the biggest bubble there would be the NEO’s scooter, while a little smaller bubble would have the BOOSTER eBike.

This effect could easily be seen from the streets around the building.

The installation consists of a number of bubbles. Lit structures that would be lit from within in different colours creating a glow. The bikes would be placed in two of the bubbles that would be placed at the edges of the space.

FUNCTION

A bubble inside a bubble. This serves to separate the visitor from the bikes and protect them from vandalism 2

FUNCTION

FUNCTION

Each bike would be lit by a strong upward light that projects the bikes’ shadow onto the bubbles creating yet another inviting effect to the passerby people. 2

The other bubbles are all going to be interactive -

From far away the visitor gets an enchanting effect of glowing bubbles that drip from the edges with a play of shadows projected on the inside. From closer, it’s like being in an immersive space with different experiences.

FUNCTION

YAMAHA

FROM IGLOO TO MEDITERRANEAN SEA

IIUMS DE NADAL- CHRISTMAS INTALLATION

By blending Mediterranean charm with multicultural symbolism, The project hopes to in spire a sense of togetherness and appreciation of our world’s traditions. In this window, the projection is not just a display of shoes, but a visual narrative that encourages tourists to reflect on the magnificence of cultural exchange of holiday cheer.

FUNCTION

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE INSTALLATION IS A WINDOW POP-UP, FOR CHRISTMAS FOOTWEAR COLLECTION

FUNCTIONAL INSTALLATION THAT HOLD UP THE FOOTWEAR AND ATTRACTS PASSERBY’S

PROJECT DATA

Focus on creating a visually appealing installation that translates the spirit of christmas

FLOW AND CIRCULATIONMOUNTED ON THE MAIN ENTRANCE, ALLOWING EASE OF CONCENTRATION

LIGHT

Structure will be lit during the night, and light will bounce of the material during the day

Exact Loaction

CHRISTMAS INSTALLATION

Carrer de Ferran, 37, 08002, Barcelona

Semester 4

Destination Toni Pons

Toni Pons is a spanish brand that was established in 1940 and is well known for creating great quality footwear with large emphasis on craftmanship, the importance of comfort in accordance to style and trends. The Light installation with gloos and illuminated shoes is a tribute to the power of diversity and unity during the holiday season. It is an invitation for everyone to come together, celebrate different cultures, and experience the magic of a Multicultural and Mediterranean Christmas.

GLEAM

DUSK SIENNA

MATERIALITY

A zoomed detail of the structure for the placement of the led.

Led which is attached using double sided tape to the structure and the cubes.

Cut made for the led strip to enter through both structures

GLOW WINTER OF

A section showing where the led will be placed; lined in red.

Frontal view of the led placement

Number of total Ice cubes Used: 58

Following a certain pattern, align every two ice cubes and stick them into the rounded structure.

LUCID AND PARADOX DREAMS

INTERVENTION AT MUSEUM MARES

The installation merges the essence of the so-called subconscious mind, blinding the viewer with the depth of thoughts and emotions. In a tunnel, transporting and inviting viewers to weave their own tales and find solace in the shared experience of the human spirit’s bound less imagination.

FUNCTION

The purpose of my project/installation was to transform the space into a utopian scene where it feels like a dream. Hence, following that, I wanted to maintain a personal experience that would be projected only in the corresponding vision of the viewer. That was done by creating a luminous structure simulating a tunnel to an unrealistic world. In this tunnel, different colours and structures represent different states of mind. Simply the viewer should feel immersed in reality, where when they go to different parts of the museum, it will feel like it’s another world and/or coming back to the current state of the world.

Museu Fredric Mares-Barcelona

Calle de los Condes, 1, 08002, Barcelona

MATERIALITY

1 The structural beams of the porcho, where the installation is placed. They are mainly created from alder wood and walnut, polished with a darker shade

2 Arches supporting the structure made of old age stoneware.

3 The prominent installation created by self illumaniting phosphorus.

4 Dangling diamond structures attached to the ceiling of the installation, having gem like features, with a LED point light inside to add color.

5 Photoelectric glass that allows you to see depending on the angle and light.

6 The floor made of stoneware.

7 The space chosen to implement my experience. (Hagha Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey.

A personalized light installation designed for vistors at the Museum Fredric Mares, combining the personal experience of each individual.

BELONGS TO US

INTERVENTION AT MUSEUM MARES

FUNCTION

Aiming to create a clean space in terms of design to blend a cohesive look throughout the workspace. Mainly implementing the three ideas, which combine to make two words: Ex pression,Culture and traditional—aiming to create a visually pleasing space that expresses my culture and traditional ways in relation to crafts.

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE SPACE IS TO CREATE A WORKING ENVIROMENT AND A COMMUNITY PROJECT DATA

Exact Loaction Built Area Destination 760 sqft IED Barcelona- Open Space

This project is the pure essence of designing a co-working space for a chosen client, in this case being a brand collabortion between a basket decorating company, and a weaved furniture brand. They join their shared values in order to create a co-working space for their employees to work on a limited edition projects in a shared, with shared design approach’s.

Carrer de Biada 11, Barcelona, Spain

This Explains the value of movement in this specfic workspace. Creating a workspace might be hectic sometimes since the space might be very choatic and with no organization. This is how i would imagine the space to be without a relation between work, and relaxation, in the chosen space.

In this case, this is how the space will be transformed not only with a physical wall, but creating a sense of relation between work and rest, where they can co-exist in the same space without negatively affecting each other.

ACollaboration between “Baker McGuire” and “Baba Tree Basketry Company” (Brands used just for a project as a possible proposal, not an actual collab.

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