Interior Design
Selected works 2019 - 2022
BLESSING IWOK
BLESSING IWOK Architect | Interior Designer | Project Manager
PROFILE
C O N TA C T +44 (0) 7391005069 blessingiwok@gmail.com
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A pa s s io nate M A I n ter io r De s ig n st ude n t at Cove nt ry U n ive r s it y w it h 5 + year s o f e xp er ie n ce i n a r c h ite c t ur e and 3+ year s i n In ter io r De s ig n. E x ce l l ent i n u s i ng BI M so f t ware to crea te h ig h ly deta i led C A D a nd FF& E de s ig n s , exe c ute a n d s u perv i se co n s tr u ct i o n a nd dev elop me n t o f b u i ld i ng s . I e njoy de s ig n i ng spa ce s to c reate a n expe r ie n ce f o r t he u se r s by ma rry i n g funct io na l ity with arts.
EXPERIENCE The Wedding Guru Ltd Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 Visual Designer & Project Manager
1. Produced 150 blueprints for clients and transformed their ideas into visual reality, with 5 client recommendations for the excellence of design. 2. Consistently delivered over 60 projects from the pre-construction phase to a well-defined project execution plan to 98% accuracy of finished cost. 3. Participated in team weekly meetings and contributed to idea generation for 95% of the projects. 4. Responsible for developing unique & custom-made professional design work for prints for clients.
Mega Project International Ltd Apr 2017 – Dec 2019 Design Architect
1. Worked with lead architects and builders to deliver finished products on time and under budget. 2. Satisfaction rate of over 95% on floorplans layouts, and sketches produced for construction using BIM software. 3. Participated in all phases of the design and construction processes on 9 major projects nationally and prepared weekly site reports. 4. Maintained records of current construction projects, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and zoning.
WORK EXPERIENCE Coventry University Sept. 2021 – ongoing MA Interior Design
Covenant University Sept 2011 – Jul 2016 BSc. Architecture
Alison E-learning Dec 2017 Diploma Project Management
TECHNICAL SKILLS AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
Enscape
Goggle SketchUp
Microsoft Office
CorelDraw
Autodesk Revit
Vray
Adobe premiere pro
COLOUR PALETTE When designing, I like to use a monochrome colour palette because it gives a visually interactive design and allows room for contrasting tones that can attract attention and create focus.
FUNCTIONAL FURNISHING I love using contemporary furnishing and making sure it is functional to give a feeling of openness with the raised chairs, lightly textured fabrics, and square-shaped couches.
LESS IS MORE My number 1 design principle is “less is more”. I only use elements that are necessary for the space or design. I like to preserve the existing space features and bring in the least number of elements in the rooms by introducing sober, smooth & neutral tone decorations to achieve harmony.
FUNCTION FOLLOWS FORM When designing, I am very intentional about making sure the space is functional and user-friendly. My aim is to always create a space that is equally efficient and appealing.
COMMERCIAL DESIGN • Scotstounhill Train Station • Indie World game development Studio
R E TA I L D E S I G N • SK Skincare & Spa
MISCELLANEOUS • Mirror dial (Art Installation)
S c o t s t o u n h i l l Tr a i n S t a t i o n S E C O N D S E ME S T E R P R O J E C T (Master' s degree) The proje c t is to re i nv igo rate a n d rep u rpo se an a ge i n g co m m u ter tra i n sta tio n b u i ld i ng i n S cot s t u n h i l l, Sc ot la nd, re f le c t i ng the i r c u lt u re a nd g iv i ng t h e commu n ity a sense o f civic pride . Fro m re sea r c h co nd u cte d, I f o u nd o ut t h e re a re no fa c i l i t ie s fo c u s ed o n t h e h ig h pe r ce nt ag e o f u ne mp l oyed i nd iv id u a ls i n t he co m m u n i ty, so i n c orpo rat i ng t hat i n the t ra i n stat io n de s ig n w i l l be a n inte gra l addit io n to the co m m u n ity as it w i l l he lp e m powe r t h e yout h a nd develo p t h e to w n to att ra ct i nve stor s t ha t w i l l a l s o enhance the commun ity development .
Industry: Commercial Size: 873 sqm Location: 587
Anniesland Road Scotstounhill Glasgow City G13 1QG.
Software Used:
AutoCAD, Revit, Goggle SketchUp, Enscape & Adobe Photoshop [For Animation] DaVinci Resolve
ACCESSIBILITY
To design a space for easy navigation and usability and enhance interaction.
FUNCTIONALITY
To design a unique space that is functional aesthetically pleasing and meets the needs of the end-users.
CULTURE
A xonometric D rawin g To design a space that reflects the Scottish culture and the community.
I z o n e d t h e s pa c e s v e r t i c a l l y , w i t h t h e b u i l di n g w i t h t h e g r o u n d f l o o r be i n g t h e m a i n s pa c e f o r a l l t h e t r a i n s t a t i o n activity, the first floor will be more for the community and the third floor is the roof terrace having less traffic.
MATERIAL BOARD
D r a w i n g i n s pi r a t i o n f r o m t h e be a u t i f u l l a n d s c a pe o f S c o t l a n d I w e n t w i t h a m i x o f t r a di t i o n a l & m o de r n f o r t h e de s i g n s t y l e w i t h a n e u t r a l c o l o u r p a l l e t t h a t c o m pl i m e n t s t h e S c o t r a i l bl u e br a n d . T h e o v e r a l l f e e l o f t h e s pa c e i s t o w a s t o b e a i r y a n d l i g h t , s o I u t i l i z e d a l ot o f l a r g e w i n d o w s , o pe n pl a n s a n d v e r t i c a l s pa c e s . A l o t o f a c o u s t i c m a t e r i a l s w e r e u s e d i n t h e s pa c e t o pr o v i de a be t t e r i n t e r a c t i v e environment and locally sourced furnishing/materials that reflect their history.
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G round Floor
First Floor
Second Floor
(Roof Terrace)
Section A -A 1.
L o bby
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Re c e pt i o n
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W a i t i n g Ar e a
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T r a i n i n g Ro o m
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C o m m u n a l S pa c e
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W a l l o f Fa m e
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Ro o f T e r r a c e
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At r i u m
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B r i dg e
(Co-working Space)
Front Elevation
I n s pi r a t i o n f o r t h e e x t e r i o r w a s de r i v e d from the Scottish flag.
Rendered Image of the Waiting area /Co-working Space
Rendered Image of the Cafe
Rendered Image (Reception)
Rendered Image (Communal Space)
Rendered Image (Waiting area/ Co-working Space)
Rendered Image (Roof Terrace)
Indie World Game Development Studio F I R S T S E ME S T E R P R O J E C T (Master's degree) Ind ie wor ld ga me deve l opme n t s t ud io de s ig n h ub pr oje ct i s i n Lo nd o n, Ber n er s Stree t. T h e p u rpo se is to d es i g n an o f f i ce for a s ma l l a n d new Ga me s De s ig n S tu d io t h at emp loy 10 per so n s w h i le p utt i n g t h e po s t- pa nde m i c des ig n i n to co n s ide rat i on . For t h e de s ig n sty l e, i t w i l l be co n te mpor ary a nd m od er n w it h a m i n i ma l c o l ou r p a l let. The overa l l fee l o f t he spa c e fo r it s u s er s i s to p rov id e better i n tera c t io n bet wee n t he ga me r s a n d cr eate a co m f orta b le e nv iro n me nt be c a u se t hey s pe n t mo st o f the i r t i me i n t h e s pa ce o n so c ia l med i a a nd i n the v i rt ua l world .
Industry: Commercial Size: 873 sqm Location: 45-46 Berners Street, London W1 Software Used: AutoCAD, Revit, Goggle
SketchUp, Enscape & Adobe Photoshop [For Animation] DaVinci Resolve
TARGET AUDIENCE
Mostly between mostly over all game.
male, demographics 18 and 34. and cares about achievement other aspects of the
POST-PANDEMIC DESIGN
To design an office space that will incorporate a longterm post-pandemic design by including more hygiene facilities, and a fluid.
ENHANCE INTERACTION
Creating a comfortable environment to allow them to socialize within their workspace and personal lives.
First Floor Plan
Basement Floor Plan
Section 1 . Kitche n 2 . Communa l Area
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3 . Lobby
4 . Gaming Ally
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5 . Toilets 6 . R eception
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7 . Workstation s 8 . Upper Floor
Front Elevation
Rendered Image (Reception)
Rendered Image (Workstation)
Rendered Image (Testing Lounge)
SK Skincare & Spa PERSONAL PROJECT Th i s proj e ct wa s to de s ig n a reta i l sto re f or a ski n c are bra nd t hat w i l l a ttra c t the i r c l ie n t to co me to t he sto re and p u r c ha se t he i r pr odu c t s rat he r t ha n s h op o n l i ne . The bra nd fo c u se s o n we l l ne s s a nd h o l i st i c b eau ty a n d i s k ee n o n n at ur e a n d mak i ng s ure t he i r pr odu c t s a re made o f o n ly nat u ra l i ng red ie nt s so it i s sa f e to u se o n the i r c l ie nt s . T he over al l fee l o f t he spa ce fo r it s u ser s wa s t o p rov ide a n inte ra ct ive e nv ir o n me n t t ha t w i l l re f le ct t h i s br a nd ’ s key ele me n t s a nd att ra ct c u st o mer s . so a l ways co me to t h ei r st ore to e xpe r ie n c e it a s i t resonates with their personal style.
Industry: Retail Size: 100 sqm
Software Used: Goggle SketchUp, Enscape & Adobe Photoshop
TARGET AUDIENCE
INSPIRATION BOARD
Ladies from age 25 to 40 are mainly the target market of wellness products. Especially working-class ladies, they enjoy their exercise in health and wellness as they get to relax after being stressed from their 9-5 jobs every week. So they just need an environment to come to relax with friends and have an amazing chat while getting pampered.
MOOD BOARD & COLOUR PALETTE
I w e n t w i t h a m u t e d c o l o u r pa l e t t e a n d a l s o i n c o r p o r a t e d n a t u r e i n t o t h e de s i g n be c a u s e i t g i v e s a s e n s e o f c a l m n e s s i n t h e s pa c e . I d e s i g n e d t h e s pa c e w i t h t h e pr i m a r y a i m o f i n c r e a s i n g u s e r s ’ c o n n e c t i v i t y t o n a t u r e , s o I r e f l e c t e d t h e s t y l e i n m y c o l o u r s , pa t t e r n s , m a t e r i a l s , e t c . I a l s o a d de d a s p a i n t h e r e t a i l s t o r e s o t h e u s e r s c a n h a v e a s pa c e t o g e t a r e l a x i n g m a s s a g e a n d a l s o e x pe r i e n c e t h e p r o d u c t s be i n g u s e d . I u s e d l o t s o f c r a w l i n g pl a n t s o n t h e w a l l s a n d furniture to give users a stress-free and calm environment.
Biophilic Design Style
Display Shelve
Floor Plan
TOILET
RECEPTION
Reception Desk
SPA
CONSULTATION ROOM
Rendered Image (Reception)
Rendered Image (Sitting Area)
Rendered Image (Spa)
Rendered Image (Product Display Area)
M i r r o r- d i a l ( A r t I n s t a l l a t i o n ) G R O U P P R O J E C T ( Ma s t e r ' s d e g r ee) The a i m o f t h i s pr ojec t wa s to re sear c h a n a r t i n sta l la t io n t hat w i l l be d i sp layed o n t he s tree t o f Cove nt ry a nd w i l l re f le ct t he c ity ’ s h i st ory . Th e art i n sta l la t io n a l so had t o be co s t- e f f e ct ive, C OVI D sa fe and easy for visually impaired peo ple to access . The p roje ct wa s do ne i n 3 p ha se s a n d we ha d to mee t a tig h t dead line to pre se nt to s ub m it , t he f ir st pha se wa s res ear c h , t he se co nd pha se wa s co n cep t de velop me n t and t he f i na l p ha se i s t o c reate a n a rt i n sta l la tio n a lo n g with a 5- minute presentatio n + a n animatio n.
Industry: Exhibition Location: Frank
Whittle Arch Bridge, Coventry
and
Glass
Software Used: SketchUp, Enscape & Adobe Photoshop
INSPIRATION BOARD T h e p r o j e c t c o m pr i s e s 1 0 pe o pl e , 3 f r o m t h e I n t e r i o r de s i g n t e a m , 3 f r o m A u t o m o t i v e & Transport Design and the others from Graphic D e s i g n . I w a s t h e A s s t . T e a m l e a de r , s o I h a d t h e t a s k s pl i t e q u a l l y b e t w e e n t h e t e a m . B e i n g t h e a s s i s t a n t t e a m l e a de r de f i n i t e l y t a u g h t m e h o w t o h a n dl e pr e s s u r e , w o r k w i t h a di v e r s e r a n g e o f pe o pl e , a n d i m p r o v e m y p u bl i c s pe a k i n g , t i m e management, and communication skills. One of the key things I learned from working in a t e a m w a s be i n g a bl e t o l e a d t h e t e a m w i t h o u t c a u s i n g a g g r a v a t i o n a n d m i n i m i z i n g di s r u pt i v e be h a v i o u r .
Mirror Labyrinth @ Besthoff Sculpture Garden (2017)
LOCATION Choosing the location of the art installation was influenced by the n e e d t o c r e a t e di f f e r e n t i m pa c t s a s y o u a p pr oa c h t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n a t c e r t a i n di s t a n c e s . W e de c i de t o pl a c e t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n a t t h e c e n t r e o f t h e s pi r a l l i n g r a m p o n t h e f a m o u s Fr a n k W h i t t l e G l a s s br i d g e . A s y o u w a l k d o w n t h e r a m p , y o u w i l l s e e t h e s h a d o w f a l l o n t o t h e s u n di a l s o y o u c a n t e l l t h e t i m e .
Mischa Kuball five planets (2015)
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Sketch o f M irror-dial
Ac c o r di n g t o t h e r e s e a r c h , w e c o n c l u de d t h a t w e w e r e g o i n g t o d o a n a r t i n s t a l l a t i o n t h a t c e l e br a t e s C o v e n t r i a n s o n h o w t h e y c o u l d r e c o n c i l e a n d be g i n r e b u i l di n g j u s t a f e w m o n t h s a f t e r t h e b o m bi n g i n s t e a d o f r e t a l i a t i n g o r d w e l l i n g o n t h e n e g a t i v e s i de . T h e ba t t l e m e n t s s e e n o n t o p o f t h e C o o k S t r e e t G a t e i n s pi r e d o u r de s i g n o f t h e t o p o f t h e c y l i n dr i c a l s t r u c t u r e . A n d w e a l s o pa i d h o m a g e t o t h e w a t c h m a k i n g i n d u s t r y b y u s i n g t h e s h a d o w s o f t h e c y l i n de r t o c r e a t e a s u n di a l w h e n y o u v i e w i t f r o m a bo v e .
Structural detail of Mirror dial (Section) T h e l a r g e c y l i n dr i c a l s c r e e n di s pl a y s a s h o r t d o c u m e n t a r y a b o u t t h e h i s t o r y o f t h e C ov e n t r y bl i t z . Al s o, v i s u a l l y i m pa i r e d i n di v i du a l s i n t e r a c t w i t h t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n b y l i s t e n i n g t o t h e a u di o n a r r a t i o n o f t h e d o c u m e n t a r y a n d t h e b r a i l l e w r i t i n g s e n g r a v e d o n t h e e x t e r i o r w i t h t h e t e x t “ L E S T W E FO RG E T ” . W i t h t h e r e s e a r c h c o n d u c t e d o n m a t e r i a l , w e m a de s u r e t o u s e c o s t - e f f e c t i v e , s a f e a n d e a s i l y a c c e s s i bl e m a t e r i a l
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Rendered Image (Material detail of mirror dial)
Note. Adapted From (Lusas, 2021) – Mirror dial in day scene
Note. Adapted from (Mynn, 2006)- Mirror dial in Night scene