miriam weirich
what i believe to be true by miriam weirich
1 balance is important balance presents harmony. joy can be found when balance of overlapping aspects of life is achieved. 2 be curious curiosity leads to discovery which leads to mindful execution. never stop asking why and always challenge each task, decision and exploration. 3 forgive forgiveness is a bitch, especially because i am stubborn. it is a life skill worth having. not only forgiving others, but also forgiving myself. when i forgive, i move forward, and thus i grow. 4 learn by touch by touching i remember and thus i love and learn. with my hands i touch to create. it is crucial to design with touch in mind, because then i am designing with creation in mind. 5 design is life design holds me together like the spine of a book. when all else fails, i will always be a designer. my creativity can never be taken away from me. i thrive on design; it feeds me when I am hungry and holds me when i am sick. it warms me on a dark, cold, and rainy night. design holds my purse when i have to tie my shoe strings. design challenges me to be better. design pushes me to be the best version of myself.
EDUCATION
HONORS
EXPERIENCE
May 2015 Virginia Commonwealth University Candidate for Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Major: Interior Design Minor: General Business
Spring 2015 Recipient of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Grant Proposal: Apply Fundamentals of Architecture to Fashion Design Holding Fashion Show on May 2, 2015 levelfortythree.com
June 2014 - Present Intern with Fraser Design and Associates Client Interaction, On-Site Analysis, Space Planning, Making Material Samples, Auto-Cad Drawings, Watercolor Rendering, Photoshop Rendering, and Construction Document Development.
Fall 2014 + Spring 2015 mOb - Interdisciplinary Honors Studio
January 2014 - June 2014 Red Bull Wings Team Member Responsibility, Team Work, Personable and Charismatic
SKILLS Flexible and Adaptable Team Player Love to lead, but do not need to lead InDesign Photo-shop Illustrator Sketch-up Auto-cad Revit Hand Rendering watercolor, marker, colored pencil Model Making wood, chip board, concrete Embroidery Basic Woodworking+ Mig welding Microsoft Office imovie
2014 Recipient of the Richmond IFDA Charlie Woods Memorial Scholarship 2013 Recipient of the Hamilton-Field Scholarship Spring 2012 Intern with Visual Arts Center of Richmond ceramics studio Summer 2011 Volunteer at Virginia Museum of Fine
June 2013 - August 2013 Ceramics Instructor, Camp Laurel South Leader, Caring, Understanding, Responsible, Trustworthy, Punctual, Organized May 2012 - August 2012 Summer Nanny Role Model, Care Taker, Energetic, Patient, Reliable, Prepared for Emergencies, and Excellent Communication June 2010 - April 2012 Server/Barista at Can Can Brasserie Able to work under pressure and fast pace, Multi-tasking, Attentive, Interpersonal, and Polite
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CONCEPTS
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Senior Thesis
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Robertson School Re-design
Senior Thesis Concept Drawings
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Senior Thesis Concept Models
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Robertson School Steel and Birch Plywood Stool
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Senior Thesis - Concept Models cont’d
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Robertson School
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Massey Mile
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ICA Temporary Headquarters
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Robertson School Furniture Design
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MATERIALITY
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Play with Embroidery
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mOb Stool NO. 1 Prototype
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mOb Stool NO. 1
WATERCOLOR + INK Studies Winter 2015 Studies Summer 2014 Studies Spring 2013
concepts
Spring 2015 - Concept Models - Basswood + Concrete
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What is unity? How do I perceive unity?
Senior Thesis / Spring 2015 (in progress) Concept Drawings Development
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I see unity as the joining and overlay of objects. Unity is to become whole.
Project Statement: To provide a space for students who need a mental retreat. A space that promotes rejuvenation and community. Here the users can seek professional advice or have a place to dwell. There will be different degrees of retreat available associated with the varying types of mental distress.
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Unity as a whole.
Concept: Balance of consciousness and continuity of personal identity through unity. 9
Exploring the meaning of security. Locked? Isolated? Swipe access? Complete coverage? Interlocking joints?
Security
Exploring the meaning of rest. Release of tension? Transfer of weight? How is relief present?
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Parts of a whole - What is the whole? What does it mean to be whole? How can one achieve full growth? How can one achieve balance of consciousness? How can one achieve personal identity?
Security - Locked How can the design promote security? What type of security is more important for the user and the space?
Concept Models for Senior Thesis / Spring 2015 (in progress) Concrete - Basswood - Cotton - Yarn
Security - Unlocked What does it mean to be exposed? Insecure?
Rest - When under stress the user may feel a tension and physical or mental strain. How can the design release this tension? What does it mean to release tension? How will the design achieve rest?
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1 Part of a Whole What is missing to achieve growth? Potential for object design. Could this be chair? Couch? Table?
Concrete - Basswood - Cardboard
2 Part of a Whole - Growth Self growth is pertinent for personal identity. How can consciousness of self promote community growth?
3 Part of a Whole - Full Growth Potential End goal. Ultimate achievement.
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Concept Logo Development - Ink + Watercolor
mOb Massey Mile Project / Fall 2014 Concept Development
Final Concept Logo Development - Digital Drawing
Group Project - My Contribution: Concept Development Final Massey Mile Logo Digital Drawing Final Logo Color Selection
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MASSEY
please join us at the Massey Mile located between miles three and four of the Monument Ave 10k! pack a picnic or come and enjoy your favorite food trucks from around the Richmond area. There will be plenty of fun and spirit as we cheer on our friends, family, and neighbors in this year’s race.
run4massey.org
Invitation
Decal
Client Deliverable : Graphics by Kerrie Harlow
mOb Studio Interdisciplinary project between Graphic Designers and Interior Designers. The concept work and finalized it into a graphic deliverable for our client.
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interior design
Fall 2013 - Floor Plan - Sweet 95 Re-Design Watercolor + Ink + Colored Pencil
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first floor: a. offices b. faculty hub c. classroom / lab d. computer lab e. student hub f. broadcasting g. lobby h. restrooms
Robertson School Re-Design / Spring 2014 hand drafted - sketch-up - watercolor + ink - photoshop
second floor: a. offices b. faculty hub c. classroom / lab d. sound lab e. video lab f. editing g. conference h. restrooms
Concept: multiply
Program : Re-design to appropriately fit the needs of the students and faculty using the space.
Hub
Small - to - Large
Light
Central location where students will gather to collaborate. This is the heart of the design.
Space growing from small one - on - one meeting spaces to large and open collaborative classrooms and gallery spaces.
Importance of natural light to flood entire space.
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Robertson School Furniture Design
Program : Design a piece of furniture that can be easily mass produced for the Robertson School.
Materials: Birch Plywood + Steel
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Steel and Birch Plywood Stool
Detail of wood and steel
Detail of corner weld
Detail of side weld
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Transparent glass
Frosted glass
Elevations and Material Selections
Cork
Polished concrete
Steel
Paint colors
Entry /Lobby
Student Hub
Perspectives Sketch-up - Watercolor + Ink - Photoshop
Robertson School of Media and Culture is the Virginia Commonwealth University building for Mass Communication. Here the students work greatly with digital media in a collaborative environment. The Lobby is the first impression of
the space. The bold graphics are clean and proud. The swings introduces a fun and playful aspect to a serious educational environment. “The Hub� is the heart of the school and promotes interaction with swinging pin up cork walls. 27
Conceptual Perspective
ICA Temporary Headquarters / Fall 2014 “Institute for Contemporary Art�
Revit + Photoshop + Watercolor
Concept: Curated View
Project Statement: create a schematic design for the interior of the ICA temporary headquarters. Design an innovative solution to display information about the ICA.
Model - Foam Board
Cotton Fabric - Dowel Rods - Red Ink
Shadow Play Created by Banners
mOb studio group project : My Contribution - Model: Fabric banners for ceiling treatment Creation of 3D Revit model Watercolor + Photoshop Rendering
Team Members: Katie Fischer Lauren Holmes Michael Hackett
Bethany Johnson Kaitlin Kobs Sarah Clampett
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exploring mater
iality
Winter 2014 - Embroidery Study - Embroidery Thread + Found Fabric
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Detail
Detail
Play with Embroidery / Summer 2014 “Repeat”
Embroidery Thread - Canvas - Acrylic
Created with 5 Rules Considered: 1 Grid 2 Asymmetric 3 Scale 4 Alternate 5 Thread
“Hands” - Wrist Detail
Embroidery Study - Pattern
“Girl” - Shoulder Detail
Embroidery Thread - Canvas - Acrylic
Embroidery Thread - Cross Stitch Fabric
Embroidery Thread - Canvas - Acrylic
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mOb Stool NO. 1 Prototype / Fall 2014
Seat Detail
Concrete - Wood Dowels - Yellow Latex Paint - PVC
Leg Detail
Stool design that was sold at mOb Merch fund raiser sale
PVC Detail
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Detachable legs - Allows for user to change legs
Plan - PVC pipes placements. Evenly distributed for balance.
mOb Stool NO. 1 / Fall 2014
Section Cut - Wooden dowels insert into the PVC pipes for security.
Seat Detail
Concrete - Wood Dowels - Yellow Latex Paint - PVC
Leg Detail
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watercolors + ink
k
Summer 2014 - “Circles NO. 2”
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“Red”
Watercolor + Ink Studies / Winter 2015
“Fruit for Days”
“Green”
“San Francisco”
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“Summer Lines”
Watercolor + Ink Studies / Summer 2014
“Green and Grey”
“Circles NO. 1”
“Circles NO. 3”
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“Pattern Study
Watercolor / Spring 2013
“Womb Chair Study”
“Chair Study”
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THANK YOU. Summer 2014 - “Retreat Study” - Watercolor + Ink
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