PORTFOLIO KANIKA MEENA
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FURNITURE PIECES 1. Classroom furniture 2. Podium 3. Modh 4. Reflect 5. Corner table 6. Rok 7. Mollusc 8. Carpet design 9. Wallpaper design
INTERIORS 1. Bare minimum 2. Residential 3. Logo Design 4. Puppet show 5.Dance festival 00
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Classroom table For two students
The metal tube at the end of table top prevents stationary from falling off to the other side. The metal frame is stackable and hence saves space while transporting and storing.
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Double bench The backrest is given an angle for comfort. The seat extends at the back and becomes storage for bags which saves floorspace and avoids clutter on the floor. The metal tube at the end is added to prevent the bags from falling off to the other side.
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Podium The podium is inspired from the Gothic culture and architecture. The podium is an icon of power and superiority. It is designed for a church.
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Modh Modh (fold in hindi) is made using pure origami. It is completely made of paper. It can be flat packed which makes it easy to transport. It can be converted back to a stool within seconds.
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Reflect Reflect is a floor lamp. It uses mirrors and aluminium as reflective surfaces, concealing the light source. It provides ambient lighting to the surroundings.
Bird’s eye view of lamp
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Corner table The corner table is inspired from the logo of the National Institute of Design, it uses basic shapes such as quadrant, square and a triangle. It is a knock down furniture.
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Rok ROK eases the experience of your favourite drink that are either too hot or too cold. It can accomodate tumblers of varying diameter. It is entirely made of bamboo and is eco-friendly.
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Carpet design The carpet takes its inspiration from the water cycle. It illustrates the transforming nature of water by echoing its energy, fluidity and movement into the design.
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Floorplan of a ballroom
Wallpaper design The wallpaper takes its inspiration from the furniture used during 1805-1815 in France. It is a tessellation of an egyptian figure (golden) and a “N” (blue), where “N” represents Napoleon. DetailsVertical Repeat6.75 inches Horizontal Repeat5.38 inches
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Bare minimum A bare minimum space that can accomodate a person without any hinderances. The space incorporates all the basic amenities like bathroom, kitchen, storage. DetailsMattress folds up and the bed gets converted to a table.
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Residential design Aging in place The cottage style house is located in Savannah. BRIEF: The house has to be redesigned for a retired couple. It should be wheelchair accessible and safe for children. Interiors should be transitional. Enough storage should be provided. Few existing furniture and rugs should be used.
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Floorplan of a house
Paint (Fire wall)
Living room
Paint (Other walls)
Flooring (oak wood)
The colours maintain a smooth transition and subdued vertical patterns expand the space visually. Upholesterd and round egded furniture is chosen for children’s safety.
Ceiling
Roman shades (triple window) Existing Rug [India flat woven kilim wool]
End Table with Sofa Center Table Mr Tommy’s Chair
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Client’s Furniture piece [Antique cherry bookcase]
End Table with Chairs
Kitchen
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Sufficient artificial lighting provides minimal contrast to support aging eyes. Accessible from both the living room and dining area. Enough storage. Raised equipments to reduce bending for elderly people.
Raised Equipments to reduce bending
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Dining area The patterns used in the interiors blend with the outside nature. Extending dining table is used. Seating added with the window. It creates a visual harmony while one goes from the living room to the kitchen.
North wall
Paint (Window wall)
Paint (other walls)
Roman shades for triple window
Banquet Fabric
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Flooring (oak wood)
Extending Dining table with a leaf of 22�
Master bedroom The architectural details help in creating a traditional feel while the furniture adds to the transitional look of the house. Enough clearances are given for a wheelchair to easily move without obstruction.
Bedwall
Paint Color (Cress Green)
Woven blinds (used with sheers)
Flooring (oak wood)
End table with chair Chair next to the window
Chair in Office area
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Existing Rug [Antique Turkish]
Master bathroom Organization through built-in storage maximizes space and eases maintenance. Increased toe kick for accessibility. The finishes used are easy to clean and maintain.
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Flooring (tile)
Walls (Ceramic tile)
Logo Design Logo for H! Breakfast. The company delivers milk of brands like Amul, Mother dairy.
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Puppet show A puppet show was designed and executed based on the animated series “ Sofia the first�.
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Exhibition Design Exhibitions were put up in different parts of Pune for the International Dance festival, 2014. Photographs, sculptures and paintings were combined with dance to provide a new perspective.
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