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REBEKAH “LEWIS” CHONG
INTERIOR DESIGN STUDENT PROFILE EDUCATION
2020 - 2024
Bachelor of Science
Virginia Tech
CIDA accredited | GPA 3.56
Major in Interior Design
Minor in Industrial Design
Human-based designer who focuses on efficient, highly designed projects and solutions through the process of converting concepts into visual designs. Passionate about finding innovative solutions that defy the capabilities of what design can do for people and communities. High level of understanding in utilizing material selection, concepting, and collaboration for deeper personal experiences and accessibility.
EXPERTISE
Professional Skills
Revit SketchUp
Photoshop InDesign Enscape
Technical Drawing
HONORS + AWARDS
2022
EXPERIENCE
2019 - Present
MERCHANDISE DESIGNER
• Directly collaborated with 10+ artists to developed various merchandise for online business
• Created artwork for clothing, prints, stickers, and charms
• Contacted and researched manufacturers for quality production
• Promoted products online and designed promotional art
2017 - Present
FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR
• Communicated directly with clients to develop their vision into illustrations using sketching, Photoshop, and SketchUp
• Drafted and modified concepts for approval from the client
• Negotiated pricing depending on specifications
• Created 50+ personal artworks and sold 20+ prints
• Advertised commissions to potential clients
2017 - 2022
ZINE COLLABORATOR
2020 - 2021
INTEC Studio Project Award Dean’s List
3 Semesters
2020
1st in NAHB Construction Management Competition
2017 - 2022
SAME Blue Ridge Post Scholarship
• Participated in 5 online and printed published zine projects with teams of over 30 artists and writers
• Completed all artwork within strict deadlines for organization and publication
• Designed print formatting using InDesign to create pages
• Boosted sales through promotion on social media accounts
2020 - 2021
ENGLISH TUTOR
• Tutored two children weekly, between ages 5 and 8
• Coordinated activites, entertainment, and interactive assignments during class and after lesson sessions
ARTIST’S ATELIER
SPRING 2022 | INDIVIDUAL PROJECT SketchUp, Photoshop
CARREFOUR
FALL 2022 | TEAM COMPETITION Revit, Enscape, Photoshop
JOY HUB
SPRING 2022 | INDIVIDUAL PROJECT SketchUp, Enscape, Photoshop
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