kd. Katie Desmarais | Design Portfolio 2016
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Hello! My name is Katie Desmarais. I am passionate about design, people and adventure. My design journey began when my desire to serve and to create intertwined. In my first few years of college I learned how working and serving through Habitat for Humanity could bring joy to so many, including myself. Throughout the past years of design school I have experienced a wide variety of opportunities to bring my passions to life and utilize my skills to help others.
Let’s Chat! Desmarkatie@gmail.com 337.257.8592
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Workplace
Healthcare
Retail
Mausoleum
Workplace
Study Abroad
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Workplace Design 6
Fostering the Growth of Youth Outreach Spring 2016 | Fourth Year Studio | Multi-use Workplace
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Location: Lexington, Kentucky Requirements: A multi-use workplace that cultivates the mission of the Younglife organization while encouraging social interaction, adaptability and a focus on environmental branding. Concept: The concept of the design is centered on growth, as the organizations’ mission is to grow relationships, faith, and community. The idea behind the design is that each floor will serve as a layer with its specific goals and uses. With each additional layer the adaptability of the space would grow, allowing for increased flexibility. The three layers are concentrate, connect and community. In addition, to promote relationship building various connection zones are incorporated within the space. These connection zones act as areas for relationship building and collaboration to engage all users of the space.
Bubble Diagram
Skills: Research, space planning, programming, Adobe Suite, Revit
Lobby
Custom Component Drawings
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Event Space
Youth Lounge
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EVENT SPACE
CONNECTION ZONE
GAME ROOM
RECEPTION
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KITCHEN
NOOK SEAT
CONNECTION ZONE
WORKROOM
CONNECTION ZONE
CONNECTION ZONE
Level 1 Floorplan
Level 2 Floorplan
Level 3 Floorplan
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EVENT SPACE
GAME ROOM
CONFERENCE
PRIVATE OFFICE
CONNECTION ZONE
LOBBY
WORKROOM
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Healing Through Interaction Fall 2015 | Fourth Year Studio | Pediatric Cardiology Unit
Bubble Diagram
Location: Chicago, Illinois Requirements: Develop a successful design solution based off of research and hospital observations for a pediatric cardiology unit. Concept: Focusing on healing through interactions; the design is centered on creating an engaging experience throughout the space. With every user in mind, the types of interactions range from human, art, color, technology and nature. The design focuses on heightening the wellbeing of every user within the healthcare environment. Utilizing evidence-based design as the driving force, design solutions were heavily influenced by literature reviews, precedent studies and healthcare observations. Skills: Research and observational mapping, space planning, programming, Adobe Suite, Revit
Bubble Diagram
Lobby
Blocking Diagram
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Patient Room
atient Room
Floorplan
Family Zone
Scale: 1/4” =1’ -0” Patient Zone Family Zone Patient Zone Nurse Zone
Nurse’s Zone
Line of Sight
Line of Sight
Color Zones: Breakroom
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Rooms 807-812 Rooms 813- 818
Classroom
Office
Waiting Area / Play Area
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Decentralized Patient Nurses Station Room
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Hub Room
Family Respite
Patient Room
Design Considerations Hub Room Interaction Room Biophilia Privacy
Patient Room Patient Room Zones Same Handed Controllable Lighting
Family Respite Curved Motif to Create Softness Controllable Lighting Color Infuses Energy
Nurse’s Station Hybrid Nurses Station Collaborative Work Environment Noise Reduction
Project Goals Positive Distractions Infection Prevention Adaptability of Spaces Opportunities for Interaction
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Nurse’s Station
Signage - Wayfinding
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pediatric Cardiology
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Overhead Patient Room
Patient Room
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Directory Information
Teen Lounge
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Restrooms Registration Inpatient Rooms 816-822
Surgery Inpatient Rooms 800-807 808-815
Doors
Directory
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Retail Design 16
Verve Fall 2013 | Second Year Studio | Technology: Phones and Tablets Location: Jacksonville, Florida - Mall Requirements: Develop a retail store catering to the technology industry with products specific to cell phones, tablets and accessories Concept: Focusing on the innovation of technology; the design focuses on illumination and energy. The use of light and form within the space provide direction and vibrancy, which encourage movement within the space. The repetition of form is utilized to attract users to new products, encourage interaction and reinforce branding. Verve’s positive and interactive learning experience for customers will result in driving sales and store traffic. Skills: Research, concept development programming, space planning, Adobe Suite, Google Sketchup
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KATIE ABUSHANAB
KLAB222@G.UKY.EDU
REVISIONS
Fixture Floorplan
Design Goals: Visibility throughout the store Learning experience for customers DD - FLOORPLAN N Vibrancy SCALE : 1/4” = 1’ - 0” Movement
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PROJECT TITLE: VERVE RETAIL
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Material Floorplan
Material Considerations: Wood - cleanable Carpet Tiles - easily removable - comfort underfoot for employees and customers Laminate Surfaces - easily cleanable
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A Passage Through Tradition Fall 2014 | Third Year Studio | Funerary Design Location: Florence, Italy Requirements: Develop a mausoleum that embodies a family’s values and traditions while serving as a space of remembrance. Concept: With a focus on tradition, history and values the design concept is based on a family valued grieving tradition that breaks up the mourning process with three significant events. The first is the passing of the family member, the second is a six-month family remembrance gathering and the third is a 12-month peace gathering. The design mimics this tradition by creating space to represent the three benchmarks while encouraging connectivity and peace with moving forward. The use of repetition, direction and shape aided in the space planning to create a space that guides the grieving process, provides comfort, and celebrates life. Skills: Concept development, space planning, Google Sketchup, Rhino, 3D printing, Adobe Suite
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TOMBS
SEATING
REFLECTION AREA
SEATING
Level 1 Floorplan
GARDEN
BENCH
BENCH
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Front Elevation
East Elevation
South Section
West Section 25
TOMBS URN DISPLAY
South Section View 2
TOMBS
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North Section
Roof Top Rendering
3D Printed Model
Reflection Area Rendering
Rear - 3D Printed Model
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Workplace Design 28
Squared Spring 2015 | Third Year Studio | Advertisement Agency Location: Lexington, Kentucky Requirements: The workplace studio focused on collaboration and the idea of becoming the living office. This studio allowed for a wide breath of design solutions to take place. Ranging from workstations to groups of three and then to a final group of twenty students where we worked together to design the ultimate workplace. The intent of this studio was to understand workplace design as well as function as a design firm. The Squared workplace was a design for an advertisement adjacency. Concept: Focusing on the design trend of “total immersion�; the design of this workplace encompasses dual locations, allowing the company to work twice as efficient as its competitors. The design drivers of this space include workplace research and precedent studies that implemented the design decisions. The space in Lexington, Kentucky is a five-story building that creates a workplace centered on a variety of working methods such as focus, social, collaborative and learning while improving the wellbeing of all users. Skills: Research, concept development, space planning, Google Sketchup Adobe Suite, collaboration
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2 Squared Teamates : Amber Bowman + Laine Bennett + Andrea Haughey
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Access 213 Spring 2015 | Third Year Studio | Advertisement Agency
Location: Los Angeles, CA Requirements: Develop a large-scale advertisement agency that sparks creativity and innovation. As a class collaborate to design the firm and a life size installation of the space. Personal contributions include concept development, branding, wayfinding, graphics and installation. Concept: The coffee shop as a third space sparked the design concept for Access213. In this space work modes of focus, learning, collaboration and social are found while infusing a sense of community. The design goal was to create a firm that encompassed these aspects while customizing the space with local inspiration.
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Skills: Concept development, space planning, Google Sketchup, Adobe Suite, collaboration, graphics and branding
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Concept Boards
But what do these help to create?
So why the coffee shop?
COMMUNITY
Gensler’s Work Modes
Social
Lobby
Like running into your next door neighbor in line, the environment should provide necessary opportunities for spontaneous interactions. These casual meetings help to increase the sharing of ideas and the growth of community culture within a workplace.
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How does one grow? Just as the barista learns to build your favorite drink at your local shop, one must be surrounded by elements that will teach and inspire them. This can be incorporated through many means of health & wellness, as well as different learning opportunities.
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A lot of times, we come up with forms of inspiration through the interaction with others. By implementing spaces that promote positive communication, these interactions become the stepping stones of future ideas.
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Just like a coffee shop can be used for heads down work, the workplace should provide people with an environment that allows for a retreat from distractions found in the office
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Private Office
By highlighting the LA Arts District, a brand, a name, and a culture developed. This culture was formed through the incorporation of local characteristics that could be implemented location to location, region to region.
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What is this community?
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Similar to a coffee shop, we are providing a variety of work modes and amenities that revolve around access to focus, collaboration, learning, and social spaces
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Like eating a muffin with your coffee, everything comes in a combination, just like..
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So a coffee shop gives you:
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By combining local “coffee shop” methods with local cultural practices like graffiti, we are able to create a community that thrives on inspiration, innovation, progression, and the movement towards urbanization. Color & Number Relationships
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Los Angeles, CA Area Code : 213
Manhattan, NY Area Code: 212 646 917
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In a thriving advertising agency, we are constantly looking for means of inspiration. By looking at the roots of the LA Arts District, we are able to apply the same techniques within our workforce to create a cohesive and successful sense of branding. This allows for location to location, region to region ACCESS
Cincinnati, OH Area Code: 513
Denver, CO Area Code: 303 702 Lexington, KY Area Code: 859
this is access213.
Cafe Rendering
Open Office Rendering
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An Exploration of Culture Winter 2014 | Study Abroad | Thailand and Cambodia A three-week journey through Southeast Asia, specifically, Thailand and Cambodia opened my eyes to the vibrancy of the world. This adventure challenged my thinking, allowed me to adapt and to embed myself into unique cultures. This experience brought zest to my design language and has provided critical insight to humanistic needs around the world. Requirements: Develop a video of the cultural experience with value as the research driver. Concept: With a focus on value, a group of classmates and I discovered the importance of the natural world in Southeast Asia. We played, meditated, climbed, biked, hiked, kayaked, and explored Thailand and Cambodia to understand Buddhist values and how they are reflected within built design and daily life. Video Link: https://vimeo.com/85045531 Skills: Video editing, collaboration, photography, observational research
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Thank you.
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