Personal Data
Digital Skills
Luise Alfes
InDesign
Born 19.02.1993 in Hamburg, Germany
Photoshop
Living in Rome, Italy + 39 324 05 28 230 +49 177 769 70 71 l.alfes@web.de
Illustrator AutoCAD 3ds Max SketchUp
Studies 07/2018
portfolio Luise Alfes Interior Designer Interior Decorator
Training Graduated Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Design
04/2015 – 07/2018
HAWK Hildesheim University of Applied Sciences & Arts Faculty of Design BA Design / Interior Design
02/2017 - 07/2017
Erasmus exchange program Instituto Europeo di Design Rome Faculty of Interior Design
07/2014 – 03/2015
Employment as an Interior Decorator
09/2011 – 07/2014
Career training as Interior Decorator Biermanns Raumdesign in Bremen Specialty – Decor, Light- & Sun-Protection Graduation with grade 2,0 Winner of the federal state
Education until 06/2011
Kippenberg-Gymnasium Bremen Graduation: high-school diploma (2,5) Main courses: English and Arts
Other Skills
Driving license: Class B
Work Experience 11/2017 – 02/2018
07/2017 – 10/2017
Graphic design internship, Vienna buero bauer – Gesellschaft für Orientierung & Identität mbH Interior design internship, Rome GVultaggio creative office
Languages: German (mother tongue), English (fluent), Italian (advanced)
tionality of the building complex, gradually shifting focus to the One-Room Apartments for the artists, closer to its finish. Our main focus was to clearly define and separate via contrast the active / creative areas and the quieter domestic spaces.
Another group work with Lighting and Colour designers showed me just how valuable interdisciplinary communication and cooperation can be. The outcome was a detailed concept of a Re-modeled Loft used as a student’s work area, set in an already existing college building. For one of my university projects I designed a Pop-Up Store, that occupies just 20 m2 when fully set up. Scaffolding is used as the basic construction element, which allows a simple mounting of the structure in most environments – urban or otherwise. To make the concept more impactful and easier to visualize I built a 1:20 model, supplementing it with sketches and ink drawings.
// Interior design projects
During my exchange semester in Rome I participated in a group project to revitalize the Guido Reni District. According to our concept the ex-military building was to be transformed into a combination of a creative working space and residential areas for artists. We started the design process by planning the basic func-
The photographed material collages helped to transpose the drawings into reality. According to the concept the vacant buildings and stables are to be assigned new functionality, divided into three main areas with all the appropriate supporting facilities: Restaurant (pictured above), Artisan Workshop and rentable Shelters.
// Interior design projects – Thesis
For my thesis I picked an old Farm House in Lower Saxony, Germany. Willing to develop a trademark style and show personal investment in presenting this project, I relied exclusively on digitally coloured hand drawings. For me this was also representative of the spirit of the concept, displaying its originality as well as its strong link to nature.
As an extracurricular study I designed Corporate Branding for a fictional company. Everything, including: a name, a logo, typography and stationary, business cards, posters, postcards, invitation cards and magazine inserts. I pursued this project, following my passion for graphical aspects of design to improve and expand my skills in the process. The implementation of hand drawn pictures, once again, gave the final result a distinct personality.
During my graphic design internship in Vienna I was part of the team responsible for the modernization of the navigation system in the Belvedere palace. We had to update the existing one and provide it with new graphics, as well as seek ways to improve overall navigation. My main job was to design Pictograms. I also worked on libraries for the information panels, editing and annotating maps, creating presentation-ready photomontages.
// Graphic design projects
While interning in Rome I participated in a design competition. Its topic was “The Wall”, and the task was to create an Installation in an urban space in Bologna. I suggested building up multifaceted elements ranging 0,2 m to 0,95 m in height, which could be used for leaning, sitting, standing, lying down. The visualization has a distinct graphical aspect to it, connecting architecture with the graphic design.
More about me ...
qualcosa in più su di me ...
In me you find a person with various interests, full of curiosity and will to learn. Everything I do, I do with a nerdy perfectionism, and, at the same time, a desire to make it both innovative and applicable in real life.
In me troverete una persona con tanti interessi, piena di curiosità e voglia di imparare. Tutto quello che faccio, lo faccio con perfezionismo da nerd e, allo stesso tempo, di renderlo sia innovativo che applicabile nella vita reale.
In my works I have a high claim on graphic preparation, the use of fonts, shapes and colours in layouts, as well as using conclusive drawings and illustrations.
Dai miei lavori pretendo molto per quanto riguarda la preparazione grafica, l’uso dei font, le forme e i colori dei layout, le illustrazioni e i disegni conclusivi.
During my training as an interior decorator I tackled a wide scope of challenges, and gained knowledge and a hands-on know-how about various materials and their application. Being familiar with floor coverings, fabrics and sun protection systems gives me confidence in regards to the practical applicability of my designs.
Durante la mia formazione e il lavoro come decoratrice d’interni ho affrontato una grande varietà di sfide, ho acquisito conoscenze e competenze pratiche in merito ai vari materiali e al loro impiego. La familiarità con rivestimenti per pavimenti, tessuti e sistemi di protezione solare, mi dà fiducia nell’applicabilità pratica dei miei disegni.
Having worked with all sorts of people during my education, internships and other projects, I know that it is easy for me to fit in a team. I listen carefully, share my opinion, I’m always open to feedback, I’m reliable, and I am keen to achieve a productive and positive design process.
Avendo lavorato con ogni tipo di persona durante i miei studi, i tirocini e gli altri progetti, so di entrare facilmente a far parte di un team. Ascolto con attenzione, condivido le mie idee, sono aperta ai feedback, affidabile e scrupolosa nel realizzare un processo di progettazione positivo e produttivo.
If you want to meet me and see more of my works – contact me: Se volete incontrarmi e vedere più dei miei progetti
what i‘m looking for...
Cosa cerco ...
One week ago I moved to Rome – the city I fell in love with last year during my exchange semester – to start my life here. I’m looking for a full-time job with new challenges, exciting and diverse tasks. For me team work and exchange of ideas are important aspects in a design process, as well as a pleasant and constructive work atmosphere.
Una settimana fa mi sono trasferita a Roma – la città di cui mi sono innamorata – per intraprendere una nuova vita qua. Sto cercando un lavoro a tempo pieno con compiti nuovi e tante sfide eccitanti. Per me il lavoro di gruppo e lo scambio di idee sono aspetti importanti nel processo di progettazione, così come un atmosfera lavorativa piacevole e costruttiva.
Luise Alfes Interior Designer Interior Decorator l.alfes@web.de + 49 177 769 70 70 + 39 324 05 28 230
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