LELA WREN PORTFOLIO IN T E R IOR DESIG N
LELA WREN GUNDERSON
My name is Lela Gunderson and I am a third year student in Florida State University’s Interior Design Program. I am passionate about designing spaces that serve to provide users with not only a space, but also an experience. I aspire to work for a firm whose projects are bold and experimental and push me to think creatively in ways where my growth as a designer does not end with my formal education.
01 EDUCATION / STROZIER LIBRARY REDESIGN
02 RESIDENTIAL / RESIDENCE AT 123 PARK OVERLOOK
03 CONCEPTUAL / CHARRETTE 2020
04 RESIDENTIAL / PARISIAN APARTMENT
05 IN PROGRESS / WORKPLACE DESIGN FOR SPHERO
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EDUCATION STROZIER LIBRARY REDESIGN STUDIO II GROUP PROJECT with Cristina Fonfria + Brianna Salzenstein 1.5 MONTH TIME FRAME
Robert Manning Strozier library is located in the center of Florida State University’s campus. Intended to be a diversely unified space, the library addresses the needs of all users, present and future. Incorporating biophilic elements such as natural lighting and wood, alongside biomimicry, the space can offer enhanced learning comfort and retention rates for all students.
The design was created using an equal integration of ideas contributed by all group members. Utilizing our ideas, I drafted the floor plan in AutoCAD. Upon completing the final floor plan, Cristina created a SketchUp model to aid in the perspective drawings. All drawings shown were drawn and rendered solely by me using both hand rendering and Adobe Photoshop. Brianna produced additional renderings, none of which are shown.
The structure of the floor plan and elevations were created in AutoCAD. The perspectives were drafted by hand utilizing a perspective grid. All drawings were rendered by hand utilizing marker, colored pencil, and white gel pen, and enhanced with Adobe Photoshop.
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RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENCE AT 123 PARK OVERLOOK STUDIO II INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 2 MONTH TIME FRAME
Located in the charming, mountainous town of Breckenridge, Colorado is the accessible home of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, an elderly couple who although still active, require a home equipped to resolve their future needs as an aging couple. This aging in place design addresses the important issues of Universal Design, multigenerational needs, and the wellbeing of residents, all the while embodying the local character of the surrounding town.
The combination of warm, natural elements and cold, stark elements, come together in the space to provide visual contrast and a representational depiction of the surrounding area of Colorado.
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CONCEPTUAL 2020 CHARRETTE
STUDIO III GROUP PROJECT with Mckenzie Barco, Alexia Protopapadakis, + Juliana Griego 4 DAY TIME FRAME
Taking place in 2040, twelve scientists will be sent to Mars to establish an outpost in a shield volcano known as Arsia Mons. Following their progress, by 2080 a 100 person colony will be ready to house Earth’s elite. The affluent colonizers will be fully equipped by the design of the settlement to live an above average lifestyle on the red planet, which will allow them to live, work, and play on a level that exceeds their Earthly standards.
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I A After receiving the charrette prompt, all group members collaborated to decide on the direction and desired style of the project, from which a retro futuristic style was chosen. Pieces of the project were divided to each group member to efficiently utilize the time given. All deliverables were compiled onto one final board using Adobe InDesign. The graphics displayed are some of the elements that I focused my time on. All graphics were created utilizing Adobe Illustrator.
This project enhanced my hand rendering skills, while stimulating quick, creative thinking through a brief design process. All drawings were produced and rendered by hand, utilizing a perspective grid, markers, colored pencil, and white gel pen. The architectural layout of the floor plan was provided to us.
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RESIDENTIAL PARISIAN APARTMENT
GRAPHIC TECHNIQUES II INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 2 WEEK TIME FRAME
Located in Paris, France, this project focuses on the design of the major social areas of a flat owned by a young, successful couple. As desired, the historical Parisian architectural features are still present in the space among luxurious, modern furniture pieces. The space is meant to provide the couple with a lively space to host dinner parties and entertain their guests.
The seamless integration of historical Parisian architectural elements unified with urban modern furnishings create an eclectic and luxurious interior, providing the young couple with a space equipped to entertain guests.
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“THAT’S OUR GOAL. THAT’S OUR PASSION. THAT’S WHAT WE DO WITH EVERYTHING WE DO.”
IN PROGRESS WORKPLACE DESIGN FOR SPHERO STUDIO III INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 3 MONTH TIME FRAME
Sphero, an innovative toy company, is looking to relocate to an office located in St. Louis, Missouri. The goal of this new office is to provide employees with a space that provides the user with control and choice over their everyday work styles, while integrating the company’s culture, as well as major elements of the city of St. Louis throughout the space.
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This project is currently in between the pre-design and design phase. The end goal of the project is to create a workplace that balances technological precision with the freedom of creativity as inspired by the Sphero Bolt, one of the company’s robotic toys. These graphics were created in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign and were taken from my pre-design booklet.
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EDUCATION Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL Expected May 2021 College of Fine Arts: Interior Design Overall GPA: 3.79 President’s List : Fall 2019 Dean’s List : Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a summer internship to gain interior design work experience, while utilizing my skills of process work, sketching, drafting, hand and online rendering, and model building.
INVOLVEMENT
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
High Point Market | Fall 2019
-traveled to North Carolina to attend two days of High Point Market with fellow classmates and professors
IND Charrette | Fall 2019
-collaborated with University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s interior design students to produce a design for Peacehaven Community Farm’s general store
IND Charrette | Spring 2019
Pi Beta Phi Sorority August 2017 - Present Phi Eta Sigma (Honor Society) January 2018 - Present Interior Design Student Org . September 2018 - Present
-worked alongside teammates to create designs inspired by London Steampunk
SKILLS Proficient In
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Studio I and II, Furniture Design, Materials and Methods, CAD I, Graphic Techniques I and II, History of Interiors I and II, Construction Documents, Construction Systems
REVIT AutoCAD Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator
JOB EXPERIENCE
Social Media Assistant (online) May 2018 - Present
Familiar With SketchUp
-creates content through Adobe Illustrator to then upload, increasing social media viewing -generates a weekly schedule to upload posts
Suntree Consignment Boutique (seasonal) Rockledge, FL | May - August 2018 & 2019
-independently organized the thousands of clothing items for sale -sorted through hundreds of new clothing pieces weekly, by brand and style -coordinated multiple display outfits each week -self-sufficiently communicated with customers in person and by phone
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Winshape Camps (seasonal) June 2014 - June 2018
-worked as a group leader, alongside a camp counselor with first and second graders -provided children with attention and care to create a safe and welcoming environment -aided with Biblical small group teachings, worship activities, painting, and gymnastics
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REFERENCES
Leslie Rotgers Small Business Owner Suntree Consignment Boutique Rockledge, FL 321.614.4030 Ellen Chaput Watercolor Artist Rockledge, FL ellcha@yahoo.com Scott Thewes Owner/Consultant Millennial Brands Consulting Rockledge, FL 512.983.9044 sthewes@millennialbrands.us