WORK EXPERIENCE INTERIOR / FF&E DESIGNER
John Hitch Seating | May, 2023 - Nov, 2023
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Pristine Design Studio | 2020 - 2022
TALENT ACQUISITION
Hudson’s Bay Company | 2018 - 2020
MERLIN JENNIFER SAMUEL JOHN INTERIOR | FURNITURE | FF&E DESIGNER I believe in channeling my energy for creativity and am always seeking ways to improve myself. I have always been intrigued by art and design. Design has always captivated me by the way it can communicate with its user, and I now attempt to transform spaces poetically through my work. I have been able to transform residential, commercial, and corporate spaces. I believe in pursuing everything with passion and succeeding at whatever comes my way. Design makes an irreversible time stamp and I aspire to leave a mark on everything I do.
EDUCATION M.A INTERIOR DESIGN University of East London Completed 2023
DIP
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SKILLS AUTOCAD 2D SKETCHUP VRAY
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- Help deliver design requirements - Produce visuals for client - Make FF&E Drawings for production - Visit sites and work directly with clients - Use the best design methods, applications, software and techniques - Designed commercial, corporate and residential projects − Created unique design schemes based on clients − Prepared initial sketches and mood boards − Used 3D software for project visualization − Created detailed 2D working drawings − Vendor handling for fittings and fixtures − Visited client site when necessary to assess - Designed and developed various recruitment strategies. - Contacted qualified candidates for relevant job positions. - Utilized online recruiting services in researching and contacting candidates. - Created and disseminated job advertising to various social media. - Handled the hiring process
PLOMA INTERIOR DESIGN
D Institute of Fashion Technology
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE Mount Carmel University
Completed 2020
Completed 2014
UMION DOBE PHOTOHOP DOBE INDESIGN
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR PROCREATE SKETCHBOOK
REFERENCES DR ANASTASIA KARANDINOU A.KARANDINOU@UEL.AC.UK UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON M.A COURSE LEADER
AGGIE UTRATA AGGIE@JOHNHITCHSEATING.CO.UK JOHN HITCH SEATING PREVIOUS EMPLOYER
REWARDS & RECOGNITION BEST STUDENT PROJECT - 2022 UEL (UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON) SHOW 2022
Won an award for best student project in M.A. Interior Design, January 2022. I worked on creating a new typology for an existing Grade 2 listed building in London which expanded my understanding of various concepts and principles of sound and design.
PROJECT TYPE: Kitchen renovation BRIEF: The brief of this project is to create an open and functional kitchen that can house appliances and provide organized storage space.
LOCATION: Bangalore, IND
WHISPERS OF GREEN
MOOD BOARD
A serene color palette inspired by the gentle shades found in eucalyptus leaves. Nature’s harmony in every hue for a family that finds solace in nature. The palette evokes a sense of calm, inviting one to embrace the soothing and invigorating qualities that nature effortlessly provides.
ISOMETRIC ELEVATION B
ELEVATION A
MINT GREEN LAM
PLAN
TERRAZZO BACKSPLASH
BRUSHED ALUMINIUM
ELEVATION C
MATERIAL PALETTE
OAK LAMINATE
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4. 1. MOLDED CLEAR GLASS SPHERE PENDANT CINCHED WITH AN ANTIQUE BRASS BELT 2. STAINLESS STEEL TAP 3. MATT GREY FINISH ALUMINIUM CABINET PROFILE HANDLES 4. STAINLESS STEEL SINK
PROJECT TYPE: Kitchen in a new flat BRIEF: Designing a calm and serene environment for a homemaker with an emphasis on a safe haven and a zen atmosphere involves creating an environment that promotes relaxation, tranquility, and functionality.
The colors of pebbles are often neutral and earthy, contributing to a calm and grounded atmosphere. Earth tones and natural hues are known to have a calming effect on the mind.
TRANQUILITY
LOCATION: Bangalore, IND
OVERHEAD CABINETS SLATE GRAY LAMINATE B&W ARCHED BACKSPLASH
SOFT, LIGHT GREY VEIN MARBLE
TOP, BOTTOM CABINETS SLATE BLUE LAMINATE PORCELAIN COUNTER TOP
PROJECT TYPE: New build BRIEF: The brief of the project is to build a luxurious yet sustainable home for a family of five in the heart of the city.
AUTUMNAL
LOCATION: Bangalore, IND STATUS: Completed
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Imagine the rustling of leaves and the soothing warmth of autumn’s embrace. This fall’s natural and warm palette captures the essence of the season. It subtly conveys a sense of sustainability, natural living, and a deep connection to the earth, and resonates with the client who seeks eco-conscious products and a harmonious relationship with nature.
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1. TERRAZZO 2. TERRACOTTA LAMINATE 3. FAWN LAMINATE 4. TAUPE LAMINATE 5. FOREST GREEN LAMINATE
40MM TERRAZZO
FAWN LAMINATE SINK UNIT
ELEVATION A
ELEVATION B
ISLAND W/O STORAGE - ISO
A
B
OAK LAM
TERRACOTTA LAM
PLAN
BOTTOM CABINET SHUTTER DETAIL
DARK GRAY SKIRTING
LIVING ROOM + OPEN KITCHEN VIEW
FOREST GREEN LAM
DARK GRAY PAINT
OAK LAM
TV UNIT WALL
PROJECT TYPE: Renovation BRIEF: The brief of the project is to build an crockery unit that would add elegance to an already beautiful home. LOCATION: Bangalore, IND
BORDEAUX
STATUS: Proposed
MOOD BOARD
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ISO 3 5
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1. LED POST-MODERN CREATIVE CHANDELIER 2. DECORATIVE PANELS WITH PLASTER FINISH 3. NORDIC STYLE BARSTOOL 4. GATSBY RED RUG 5. SOLID BRASS HALF MOON PULL ELEVATION
PROJECT TYPE: New build BRIEF: Creating a luxurious master bedroom with dark moody tones LOCATION: Bangalore, IND
KING SIZE
STATUS: Proposed
MASTER BEDROOM
PROJECT TYPE: Restaurant revamp BRIEF: The brief of the project is to create seating for a restaurant that went through a complete revamp. LOCATION: London, UK STATUS: Completed
LEATHER UPHOLSTERY: ALTFIELD WINCHESTER CACTUS
OAK VENEER
PLINTH: ANTIQUE BRASS FINISH
FINISHES
FINE DINING
LEATHER UPHOLSTERY: ODYSSEY BURNING FLAME
PROJECT TYPE: Home furnishing BRIEF: The brief of the project is to create a luxury sofa for a family of six in the heart of the city of London. LOCATION: London, UK
CURVED MODULAR SOFA
STATUS: Completed
DELFINO - CAPRI 2
BRUSHED BRASS
PROJECT TYPE: Home furnishing BRIEF: The brief of the project is to design a bed for the master bedroom LOCATION: London, UK
SITE VISIT - CONDITIONS & MEASUREMENTS
REFERENCE IMAGES FROM CLIENT
BESPOKE BED
STATUS: Completed
FLAT PLATE 10AX 2G 2-WAY SWITCH BRUSHED BRASS
PLINTH, DRAWERS, SHOW WOOD: DARK WALNUT VENEER UPHOLSTERY: PLATINUM DARK GREY
BRUSHED BRASS SOCKETS AND SWITCHES
PROJECT TYPE: Home furnishing BRIEF: Sofa bed detail drawing for production LOCATION: London, UK
SOFA BED
STATUS: Completed
PROJECT TYPE: Restaurant seating BRIEF: The brief of the project is to design banquette seating for a restaurant LOCATION: London, UK
CAFE BANQUETTE
STATUS: Completed
SITE VISIT
DETAILED FRAME DRAWINGS
PROJECT TYPE: Nail art studio BRIEF: The project brief is to design a high-end nail salon within a shopping center, respecting the details of the current store and supporting the transition to a larger retail unit. LOCATION: Bangalore, IND
NAIL BAR
STATUS: Completed
INSPIRATION BOARD
FLOOR PLAN
3D VISUAL
FINAL STAGES OF THE PROJECT
ELECTRICAL LAYOUT
RCP
PROJECT TYPE: Space planning - Warehouse conversion to office space BRIEF: TThe project brief is to design an office space to accomodate daily wage workers and main office staff alongside a cement factory. LOCATION: Bangalore, IND STATUS: Proposed
WAREHOUSE CONVERSION
MD CABIN SITE CONDITIONS
MD BEDROOM
CAFETERIA
BREAKOUT AREA
RECEPTION AREA
MEETING ROOM VIDEO CONFERENCING ROOM
RHYTHM & BREWS
ACADEMIC PROJECT 1
Due to the ever-increasing cost of living and the rapid change in corporate culture, artists and musicians have gradually started moving away from the city center in the context of London. The site, the engine house, has given me the right opportunity to bring art and music back into Central London. Being right across the proposed site for the new Museum of London, the actual site has easy accessibility and scope for cultural use. It opens up doors for art and culture back into the concrete jungle. The center is composed of a recording studio, a live performance space, a music library/hub, and a multi-leveled cafe. The purpose of this center is to provide starving, talented musicians with the proper equipment and facilities to communicate their unique music. Hopefully, the center will allow new musicians the ability to express their creative ideas without the pressure of selling out to make money or the pressure of being judged for not being perfect. This center is allowing the artist a chance to keep their music honest and real. Individual expression is encouraged here to provide these services to a large number of artists.
SITE ANALYSIS
INITIAL COLLAGE
COLLAGE - SHAPES AND COLOR SCHEMES FROM EXISTING BUILDING
USING MUSIC TO BRIDGE THE DIVIDE
Top floor - Jam room and music library
Mezzanine levels - Split level seating
Ground level - Performance space and cafe
Basement level - Recording studio and facilities
SECTION
PLAN | TOP FLOOR
PLAN | GROUND FLOOR
PLAN | BASEMENT
Through a rigorous design process, I was able to work on creating a new typology for an existing Grade 2 listed building in London, which expanded my understanding of various concepts and principles. The design proposal draws a contrast between the old and the new, light and shadow, and transparency. The tiny piece of land is surrounded by tall buildings, which bring light only from the south at certain times of the day. To create a dialogue between the old Engine House and the new proposal, I have drawn inspiration from parts of the old building. Textures and tones that resonate with the material of the old building have been translated into the new. Amber glass represents the red bricks, and the steel framework is a representation of the various lines running across the building. I have used corten steel and mesh predominantly in different areas, especially in the staircase, to create shadows that create these patterns and tell a different story at different times of the day.
ISO
BASEMENT - WAITING AREA
RECORDING STUDIO
STAGE AREA
FACAD
CIRCU
Xenakis once stated that concert hall designers should seek inspiration in the fine art of instrument building. The form of an acoustic instrument not only has a fundamental impact on the quality of the sound, but it also determines its timbre and thus its identity. I have drawn inspiration from an acoustic guitar to design the performance space. The acoustic cylinders above the stage are inspired by the guitar pegs which play a very vital role in the instrument. For the acoustic panels, I made an oragami panel which was later given shape using 3d software.
INSIDE A GUITAR
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ULATION
ACOUSTIC PANEL - 3D
SPLIT LEVEL MEZZANINE
MUSIC LIBRARY
ACOUSTIC PANEL PAPER MODEL
CYLINDERS ABOVE STAGE
TRASH TO TREASURE REUSE | REPAIR | REPURPOSE We live in a world where everything is ever-changing at full steam. Especially in a city like London, in the middle of all the hustling, clatter, beauty, and pandemonium, our focus is shifted to a place that has been frozen in time. It stands still in all its beauty and rich history. A place from a moment when life was extremely different.
ACADEMIC PROJECT 2
Bringing this site back to life from the standpoint of circular economy, yet maintaining the aspect of what a vital role this power station had for its time has given me the opportunity to focus on making “TRASH INTO TREASURE” and adding more threads to the Wapping tapestry. Like fast fashion in the textile industry, fast fashion in the furniture industry is a constant concern to our planet. The intention of “TRASH INTO TREASURE” is to create a hub to reuse, repair, recycle and upcycle wood and wooden furniture, and exhibit them for sale. The wood workshop will be a place for people from all walks of life to explore the craft of woodworking/ carpentry and learn a skill or two. And, while you’re either learning the art or buying a new piece of unique furniture why not enjoy a cup of coffee from the in-house roaster?
COLLAGE
SECTION
Through a rigorous design process I arrived at a concept for my main space. My exhibition design is inspired by Ron Gilad, who is a conceptual furniture designer. His work blurs the line between furniture and art, appearing to be simple black line drawings. Gilad’s sculptural objects bring graphic outlines to life and play with perspective, perplexing the viewer’s desire to find meaning in their structure. While some pieces, such as the tables with glass and metal surfaces, are explicitly designed for functional purposes, others are whimsical but intelligent abstractions of space in an area defined by the designer.
PLAN - GROUND LEVEL
Using the artist’s concept of bringing line drawings to life as inspiration, I have created a layout with frames that can even illuminate light during the night. These frames are made of timber and embedded with LED strips that make them glow at night. This perspective also gives the user a feeling of walking through different spaces, but in reality, they are moving within the same large boiler room which has been segregated into smaller bits with the help of the timber framework. The concept of room within a room is the key here. This entire framework is supportive of the concept of reusing, repairing, and repurposing wood.
DESIGN BY RON GILAD
PLAN - MEZZANINE
LIGHTING LAYOUT
BEAMS OF LIGHT - COLLAGE
CAFE COUNTER
EXHIBITION DESIGN INSPIRED BY RON GILAD
HISTORY TUNNEL
WOOD WORKSHOP
CAFE
CONCEPTUAL ART - FLOOR PLAN