KIARA DAVIS Interior Design Portfolio
ABOUT ME Originally from the Midwest, I chose to go to Iowa State University for their outstanding design program. From a young age I was always expressing my creativity and love for design and art. I knew this was what I loved doing. I am currently a Junior at Iowa State University pursuing my degree in Interior Design. I expect to graduate May of 2017 with a BFA in Interior Design. I desire to be part of something great. I hope to continue to learn new skills and grow as a designer. To me, design allows us the ability to enhance others lives, and I wish to do just that.
“To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail.� - Giorgio Armani
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CONTENTS 3-12 LaSalle Residence 13-18 The Kurve | Coffee and Lounge 19-30 Brix 31-32 Résumé
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RESIDENTIAL LaSalle Residence Objective || Create a luxury residence for Mr. and Mrs. LaSalle with guest quarters for their extended family, The design should included influences from either Greek, Roman, Islamic, or Chinese cultures. Solution || We chose Greco-Roman influences for our design. Private guest rooms are located on the lower level with elevator access. The house will provide plenty of space for entertaining. Contributions || • Space planning and programming • Developing preliminary sketches • Selecting materials • Developing renderings and enhancing them in Photoshop Software || Revit 2015, Adobe Photoshop ~Partner Project ~Project chosen for CIDA review
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MATRIX ADJACENCY DIAGRAMS
MAIN LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
REFLECTED CEILING
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FOYER
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FORMAL LIVING AND DINING ROOM
MARBLE FLOOR
MARBLE FLOOR
MARBLE FLOOR
PROCESS SKETCHES
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KITCHEN
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SOUTH-WEST KITCHEN ELEVATION
NORTH-EAST KITCHEN ELEVATION
BAR SEAT
MARBLE HOOD
BACKSPLASH
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MASTER BEDROOM
WALL COVERING MASTER BEDROOM ELEVATION
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WOODEN FURNITURE
MASTER BATH
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LOWER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
SOUTH-WEST SECTION CUT
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GUEST ROOM
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COMMERCIAL The Kurve | Coffee and Lounge Objective || To create a café concept for Iowa State University’s campus where students and faculty can eat, study, have meetings and hangout. Use an assigned painting for inspiration. Solution || Combine private study and meeting areas with group hangout areas for a multi-functional space to be enjoyed by all students and faculty. Contributions || • Space planning and programming • Developing preliminary sketches • Selecting materials • Hand drafting section cuts and perspectives • Rendering using Prismacolor markers • Cutting, gluing, building scaled model Techniques || Hand rendering and drafting. Hand built scaled model. ~Partner Project ~Project chosen for CIDA review
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FLOOR PLAN
PROCESS PLAN SKETCHES
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MEETING ROOM CHAIR
DINING CHAIR
LIGHTING
WEST ELEVATION
SECTION CUT INSPIRATION PAINTING
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LOUNGE AREA
THROW PILLOW
THROW PILLOW
ROUND SOFA
THROW PILLOW
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DINING AREA
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3D MODEL
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RETAIL Brix Objective || Create a Rome flagship store for an Apparel and Merchandise design student’s clothing line. Solution || We wanted to create a high end retail store for women between the ages of 29-39. Software || Revit 2016, Adobe Photoshop
Contributions || • Space planning and programing • Developing preliminary sketches • Selecting materials • Designing a custom fixture • Developing renderings and enhancing them in Photoshop ~Partner Project
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“Abstract Head” Alexei Jawlensky
WINDOW BACKDROP
DAY AND NIGHT EXTERIOR WINDOW DISPLAYS
WINDOW FIXTURE
PROCESS SKETCHES
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MAIN LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
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MAIN LEVEL
RUG
WALLS
FLOORING
WINDOW FIXTURES
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MAIN LEVEL
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DESIGNED CASH WRAP I designed a fixture to be part of the retail design
DESIGNED SHELVING
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MAIN LEVEL
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CASH WRAP
LIGHTING
GRANITE WALL
FLOOR FIXTURE
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LOWER LEVEL PLAN
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
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SECTION CUT 1
EXTERIOR ENTRANCE ELEVATION SECTION CUT 2
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MEZZANINE FLOOR PLAN
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
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MEZZANINE
SOFA
FLOORING
WALLS
GRANITE WALL
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KIARA DAVIS EDUCATION
CONTACT EMAIL krdavis@iastate.edu
ADDRESS 1415 Coconino Rd. Apt. 301 Ames, IA 50014
PHONE 630.947.6404
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Iowa State University Ames, IA BFA Interior Design CIDA accredited
2013-2017
WORK EXPERIENCE Nanny Geneva, IL: I organized 4 childrens schedules, kept track of their daily activities, cooked, cleaned, and did laundry. I was in charge of them daily Monday through Friday and loved spending time with them.
2014-2015
Hollister Co. Geneva, IL: Organizing the store and folding clothes as well as keeping it clean. Assisted customers in finding what they needed and greeting them as they walked in.
2012-2014
Sam’s Club Ames, IA: Worked cashier, which involved selling memberships and assisting customers in finding items they needed.
2015
AWARDS & HONORS CIDA Review College of Design Ames, IA: Two projects of mine were chosen to be reviewed by CIDA for Iowa State University
2015
National Honors Society of Leadership and Success Iowa State University
2016
INTERESTS Photography, sketching, travel, cooking and reading
TRAVELS
ACTIVITIES IDSA Iowa State University
SKILLS Languages: English- advanced, Frenchintermediate Computer skills: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp. Personal Skills: Time Management, Communication, Social Media, Organizational, Problem Solving
Mexico Jamaica, Haiti, Cayman Islands England, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria Canada
2009, 2011 2009 2012 2015
REFERENCES Jihyun Song, IDEC, LEED AP ID+C Associate Professor, Interior Design 158 College of Design Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011 jsong@iastate.edu 515.294.3397 Diane Al Shihabi, PHD,IDEC, ASID 158 College of Design Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011 dshihabi@iastate.edu 515.294.8393 Maureen Lucenti mlucenti@mcwilliamselectric.com 847.301.2600 1401 Rodenburg Rd. Shaumburg, IL
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