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“Design is where science and art break even.”

— Robin Mathew

Table of Contents Workplace

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design Office

Residential

Urban Loft

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Adaptive Reuse

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Kokopelli Chocolate Shop

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REI Re-branding

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Cabinet Fabrication

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Modular Bench

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Lighting Design

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Collection 2014

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Product Runway

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Rope Art

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Kaley Morgan Photography

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Drawings

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Retail & Hospitality

Product

Fashion

Art & Photography

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WORKPLACE DESIGN

Workplace

Design

“DESIGN creates culture, CULTURE shapes values, and VALUES determine the FUTURE.”

-Robert L Peters

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WORKPLACE DESIGN

A branch office is designed for a Portland based firm that wanted its employees to feel at HOME in their new space.

NOV 2015

L O C AT I O N : 310 Culvert Street, Cincinnati OH PROFESSORS: Ann Weigand and Dara Baldridge

JESSICA HELGERSON INTERIOR DESIGN

I N V I T I N G A N D R E L A X E D N AT U R E J H I D s p o k e i n a n i n t e r v i e w o f t h e s t ro n g f a m i l y f e e l t h a t e x i s t s i n t h e i r w o r k c u l t u re . Wa r m materials and human scaled spaces make employees, friends, and clients instantly feel at h o m e i n t h e s p a c e . T h e v a r i e t y o f s p a c e s a re meant to put people at ease and give them s e v e r a l w o r k o p t i o n s t o o p t i m i z e p ro d u c t i v i t y and collaboration.

RECEPTION

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G AT H E R I N G S PA C E

NURTURES SOCIAL INTERACTION Much like a residential home, it was important for this workplace to foster human interaction through various levels of enclosure, landing spots, and places for gathering around art, food, and friends.

I N S TA L L AT I O N G A L L E RY

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WORKPLACE DESIGN

K I T C H E N I N G AT H E R I N G S PA C E

A D O P TA B L E / A D A P TA B L E The design was not meant to confine or define the work of the firm, but to live with them and serve as a s u p p o r t i n g b a c k d ro p . N o t h i n g i s t o o perfect or stylized. The designers and their actions, work, and inspiration complete the space.

S U S TA I N A B L E

PRIVATE INTERMEDIARY PUBLIC

A g re e n w a l l n o t o n l y s e p a r a t e s t h e p u b l i c g a l l e r y a n d re c e p t i o n f ro m t h e gathering and work spaces but also purifies the air and brings the outdoors in.

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NICHES

FIFTH FLOOR PLAN

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WORKPLACE DESIGN

LOUNGE

HUMAN CENTRIC Physical and mental well being is a priority to JHID. The workplace supports healthy lifestyles t h ro u g h e r g o n o m i c w o r k s t a t i o n s , n a t u r a l materials, and the option of multiple places to w o r k t h ro u g h o u t t h e o ff i c e .

W O R K S PA C E

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M AT E R I A L S L I B R A RY

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RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

Residential Design

“As we evolve, our homes should too.”

-Suzanne Tucker

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RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

NOV 2013

The Owens family lost their little boy, Gavin, to Mitochondrial Disease 2009. Now with two newly adopted special needs children they need a new living space that will accommodate their lifestyle and nurture these children.

L O C AT I O N : Cincinnati OH PROFESSORS:

URBAN LOFT

Gulen Çevik

FA M I LY R O O M

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Both newly adopted children Angela and Jayden are in wheelchairs the majority of the time.

The living spaces had to accommodate this through two main axes running along the sides of the kitchen, living, and dining area. The master bedroom and kid’s room are also located on the first floor for convenience and proximity. Fun colors, patterns, and the mix of woods, concrete, and steel I-beams reflect the fun loving modern personality of the family.

KID’S ROOM

M A I N A X I S A N D S TA I RW E L L S K E T C H E S

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RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

GUEST BEDROOM

MADDIE’S ROOM

OPEN TO BELOW E LV

LOFT SECTION HOME OFFICE

OPEN TO BELOW

SECOND FLOOR PLAN KID’S ROOM MASTER

L A U N D RY

FA M I LY R O O M

E LV

E N T RY

DINING

KITCHEN

PAT I O

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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MASTER

KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM

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RETAIL & HOSPITALITY DESIGN

Retail & Hospiltality Design

“Don’t design for brands, design for people interacting with brands.”

-Sander Vermeulen

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REI LOUNGE SPACE

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RETAIL & HOSPITALITY DESIGN

M AY 2 0 1 5

The Oxford public library’s new location left a vacant building in a prime uptown location. An interdisciplinary studio converted the space into an artist live-work studio featuring a gallery and café for the community to enjoy.

L O C AT I O N : Lane Library Oxford OH GROUP MEMBERS: Anna Serio Darby Shanaberger Haley Kim

A DA P T I V E R E U S E CA F E & G A L L E RY

G A L L E RY

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The design was inspired by the old time Parisian cafĂŠs where writers, artists, and philosophers would gather for hours of intimate conversation. The convergence of these ideas led to the discovery of a building parti of two overlapping 30-60-90 triangles. This theme represents the converging of artists and ideas and is carried throughout the building.

C O L L A B O R AT I O N R O O M

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RETAIL & HOSPITALITY DESIGN

CAFE SANDWICH BOX

STUDIO

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CAFE

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WORKSHOP

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WOMEN’S RESTROOM

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MEN’S RESTROOM

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ENTRYWAY

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HVAC

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ELEVATOR

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GALLERY

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SCULPTURE YARD

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STUDIO

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COLLABORATION ROOM

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UNIT 1

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UNIT 2

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UNIT 3

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UNIT 4

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STORAGE ROOM

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S. College Ave.

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CAFE W. Walnut St.

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FRONT ENTRANCE

BACK ENTRANCE

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RETAIL & HOSPITALITY DESIGN

OCT 2013

Chocolatier and entrepreneur Steph Saffor has become a huge success since selling her original recipe of artisan chocolates. Kokopelli is ready to move to a permanent location that will enhance the chocolate experience.

L O C AT I O N : London, UK PROFESSOR: Gulen Çevik

KO KO P E L L I C H O C O L AT E S H O P

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Steph wanted a store that would help bring the joyful and playful spirit behind her chocolate to life. Inspiration was drawn from ancient Mayan patterns and forms acknowledging the history behind the cocoa bean.

Much like the complex layered flavors in each piece of chocolate, the store has a layered screen affect that reveals itself as customers journey through the space.

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RETAIL & HOSPITALITY DESIGN

The challenge of re-branding REI stores was to attract today’s active young adults while still maintaining the company’s core values. The new concept triggers imaginations and possibility.

DEC 2014

L O C AT I O N : Washington DC A WA R D S : Donghia Foundation Scholarship 2015

REI STORE BRANDING

The new branding offers “millennials” an in-store shopping experience that stands apart from other retail environments. The sketched graphic and sculptural figures are intended to be a gesture that sparks the imagination of each individual. It is an opportunity to place oneself in the figure’s position and inspire new experiences.

Which adventure will they choose?

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RETAIL & HOSPITALITY DESIGN

imagine yourself 26

B

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14 7 6

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A

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1. Entry

8. Biking

14. Fitting Rooms

2. Community Space

9. Bike/Ski Shop

15. Women’s

3. Camping

10. Shoes

16. Restrooms

4. Seasonal

11. Back of House 17. Fitness

5. Hiking/Climbing

12. Youth

6. Water/Snow Sports 13. Men’s

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B

18. Cash Wrap 19. Community Classroom

7. Reading Lounge

SECTION B

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A

RETAIL & HOSPITALITY DESIGN

FIXTURES The retail fixtures are designed as modular components. The cart’s frame picks up on the larger architectural wooden frames throughout the space as well as the steel windows. The wooden tables can be arranged with the carts or alone while the small and simple concrete boxes that can be stacked for additional shelving.

imagine yourself

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M AT E R I A L I T Y The store design is not meant to reproduce the outdoors, but inspire customers to go experience nature. Customers are drawn to the simple, sustainable, and honest presence of the space. Clean forms and natural surfaces serve as a backdrop for the products while also serving as a transition between the current urban environment and the future outdoor adventure.

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Product

Design

“Fall in love with the process and the results will come.�

-Eric Thomas

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PRODUCT DESIGN

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A furniture design studio concentrated on the hands-on beauty of woodworking and the proper tools and techniques of constructing a cabinet.

OCT 2015

M AT E R I A L S : Solid Red Oak and White Ash PROFESSORS:

C A B I N E T FA B R I C AT I O N

Greig Rutherford Ted Wong

The proportions of the cabinet were carefully refined to accentuate the simple lines and natural beauty of the wood grain. Solid red oak makes up the cabinet doors and frames while the trim and handle detailing is constructed of solid white ash.

The cabinet interior features shelving and a full extension drawer.

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PRODUCT DESIGN

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PRODUCT DESIGN

C A B I N E T WA L L S Y S T E M

The cabinet was inspired by a prior assignment to design a cabinet wall system.

The notion behind the design was to create a wall of storage that created a similar rhythm and appearance of wood paneling. The handles are integrated into the doors and create dimension and a pattern of shadows.

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A secondary project of a furniture design studio was to construct a seating piece for two or more people. This modular bench system can be configured into multiple benches, seats, and tables.

OCT 2015

M AT E R I A L S : Maple and Cherry Veneered Plywood PROFESSORS: Greig Rutherford Ted Wong

MODULAR BENCH

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PRODUCT DESIGN

The six modular components are constructed of both maple and cherry plywood. They fit together seamlessly, creating different patterns with the two tone wood.

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Each modular piece measures 18 inches square and 9 inches deep. This creates a comfortable seating height and allows for a variety of arrangements. The opening in the center of each piece allows light to travel through but also provides storage opportunities with open shelving.

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PRODUCT DESIGN

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The concept of this lighting collection is to cultivate the spirit of hygge and to create an inviting atmosphere where people are enticed to sit around a bar or table for hours enjoying warmth and joy of community.

FEB 2015

COMPETITION: Robert Bruce Thompson Lighting Design

Competition

PROFESSOR:

LIGHTING DESIGN

Mary Ben Bonham

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PRODUCT DESIGN

Hygge (“heu-gah�) (n.) Danish. The art of building sanctuary and community, of inviting closeness and paying attention to what makes us feel open hearted and alive. To create well-being, connection and warmth. A feeling of belonging to the moment and to each other.

Celebrating the everyday.

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P E N D A N T E L E VAT I O N

PENDANT PLAN

PENDANT SECTIONS

Seeing the warm and comforting faces of loved ones while celebrating food and drink captures the essence of hygge. This is achieved through a combination of diffused lighting that softly illuminates faces while also spotlighting the artistry of the food. The overall atmosphere of the room is created by the indirect light bouncing off warm reflective surfaces to mimic the sensual quality of fire light.

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PRODUCT DESIGN

WA L L S C O N C E P L A N A N D E L E VAT I O N S

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Fashion, Ar t & Photography “You don’t make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved.” ― Ansel Adams

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FASHION, ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

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Original handmade fashion collection designed and constructed for the annual Miami University Club of Fashion and Design runway show.

M AY 2 0 1 4

M AT E R I A L S : Linen Cotton Twill Cotton Knit Silk

FA S H I O N D E S I G N C O L L E C T I O N 2014 MUCFD SHOW

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FASHION DESIGN

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Paired with Mohawk carpet, a group of Miami University students participated in the Cincinnati IIDA chapter Product Runway event. The runway theme was music genres and we created a “hip-hop� look made completely from deconstructed carpeting materials.

APR 2015

M AT E R I A L S : Mohawk Flooring GROUP: Joe Mautino Rachel Hucek

I I DA P R O D U C T R U N WAY

Ashley Kay Lauren Visco Lila Wengler Kelly Almus

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FASHION DESIGN

The concept behind this design was to capture the essence of the hip-hop community through raw carpeting materials. Primary backing was used for the jacket and top, while beaded detailing was created from nylon pellets used by the manufacturer to melt into thread. The shorts and jewelry were constructed from unbacked carpet and pulled threads.

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Handmade artwork featured in Interior Design Magazine was created for American Beech Restaurant in the seaside port village of Greenport, New York.

The restaurant and suites were designed by New York firm BHDM Design.

JUL 2015

L O C AT I O N : American Beech Restaurant G re e n p o r t , N Y

ROPE ART

Made during summer internship with BHDM Design

P H O T O C R E D I T: A D A M M A C C H I A

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ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

P H O T O C R E D I T: A D A M M A C C H I A

The “new nautical” project was inspired by the town’s rich history as a ship port. The rope patterns and swirls were derived form classic sailor knots and the easy breezy seaside atmosphere. Over half a mile of cotton rope and 10 tubes of construction grade glue were used in the process.

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Boutique photography business starting in 2009.

Continually inspired by light and color to capture individual moods and personalities amongst family, children, wedding, fashion, and travel photographs.

2009-2015

TOOLS: Canon T1i Digital SLR Camera Adobe Photoshop

KALEY MORGAN PHOTOGRAPHY

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ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

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ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

Study Abroad Paris 2013

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2010-2015

MEDIUMS: C h a rc o a l Graphite Pencils C o l o re d P e n c i l s

D R AW I N G S

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ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

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