Interior Design Portfolio

EDUCATION

2021 - 2022 Masters in Interior Design from University of East London (on going), London, United Kingdom.

2016 - 2020 Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) from School of environmental design and architecture (SEDA), Navrachna University, Vadodara.

2007 - 2016 Secondary and High School

Asian International School (AIS), Ruwais UAE.

2002 - 2007 Primary Schooling Bhaktashram School, Navsari, Gujarat.

RELATED STUDY PROGRAMMERS

2016

WORKSHOP

2016

• Construction of revolving doors for Exhibition space at Navrachna university, Vadodara.

• Alternative materials workshop at Hunnarshala Earth Constructions, Kutch.

2017

• Construction of scaled model of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London.

2018

• Bamboo workshop at Navrachna university, Vadodara.

2019

JHANVI PATEL

INTERIOR DESIGNER

2nd November, 1998

Nationality : Indian

My interest in the field of designing connects me to the world of creativity and art. am a passionate learner immersed in drawing, painting, and lots of opportunities for creative expressions. Open to Exploring all different kinds of light, dark and the colorful palate of life, giving me opportunity to learn at each extent by gaining new skills and experiences which helps me to look with an eye of possibility and certainty. Counting each day with a good outcome of happiness and positivity zests me to get up with optimism and productivity.

CONTENTS

+44 7444086405

jhanvipatel2102@gmail.com

@_jhanvi.patel_

N-470, Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE

English, Hindi, Gujarati

Understanding Rammed Earth Techniques, Hunnarshala, Bhuj, Gujarat, India.

2018

Documentation of Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India.

2019

Documentation of Portugal House, Goa, India.

PUBLICATION

Research and Comparative Analysis of Biomorphic Design Thesis (2020).

AUXILIARY EXPERIENCE (2016 – 2020)

Photography, Water color painting, Pottery, Islamic Design, Social Innovation (KHOJ).

COMPETITION

The Little Big Loo by Volume Zero.

INTEREST

Photography, Traveling, Dancing, singing,

• Wood turning workshop at Navrachna university, Vadodara.

• Metal workshop by Manish Maheshwari at Site art space, Vadodara.

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Auto-desk 3D Max

Auto Cad

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Auto-desk Maya

Rhinoceros

Lumion

Lightroom

Microsoft Office

Sketch up

Enscape

MANUAL SKILLS

Rendering

Photography

Drafting

Model making

Painting

Planes and Solids Concrete Carving Shell Abstraction Space Transformation Negotiating the Wall

Furniture Residential Design Shipping Container Set Designing Thesis

Hand-rendered sketches

Planes and Solids

Instructor: Prof. Percy Adil Pithawala and Prof. Shalini Amin

Year : 2nd semester basic design

“Space is self-evident, but the way we perceive it is not”. The brief was to design a perspective which was not only visually connecting but when parts of plans and solid come together to form a balanced space when viewed from different position. Given were few parts of planes and solid cubes accompanied by alignment, closeness, overlapping and shifting of planes.

Concrete Carving

Instructor: Prof. Percy Adil Pithawala and Prof. Shalini Amin

Year : 2nd semester basic design

The exercise was to create a illusion by carving out a concrete block. Each side engraved with holes and caves which generated a play of light when kept in sun. Illuminating light from one side of depression and exerting it on the other side to view a wholeness of gleam coming out. Hand rendering each illusion into a 2D was the challenge.

Carved Views

Three dimensional views

Hand-rendered sketches

Abstraction of Shell

Shell Abstraction

Instructor: Prof. Percy Adil Pithawala and Prof. Shalini Amin

Year : 1st semester basic design

Abstraction is taking away or removing characteristics from something in order to reduce it to a set of essential characteristics. The exercise proclaimed a beautiful assortment of various sized shells ranging from conchas to teeny tiny micro shells that where allocated to each and abstracted in diverse ways which in order to reduced complexity and increase efficiency. Followed by creating a substantial model in hand which in turn gave a much clear and simplified perspective of given shell.

Axial Formal and informal Static and Dynamic Space Transformation

Instructor: Prof. Sunita Dalvi

Year : 1st semester Studio

Circulation is often thought of as the ‘space between the spaces’, having a connective function, but it can be much more than that. It is the concept that captures the experience of moving our bodies around a building, three-dimensionally and through time. Implementation given were words that describe a particular circulation process which demanded a design that justifies the movement and illuminate the entire space structurally and geometrically. The entire design was based on assumption of a rectangular space designing through planes and forms.

Abstraction of Shell Process models

Each abstraction was examined from all angle and processed into a hand made model to clearly illustrate the understanding of the concept. Giving a variety of abstracted models describing a single shell.

Radial Hierarchy Movement and Pause Fluidity and Free Flow

Each design perspective gives a different approach to the space. Leading to a circulation path which defines the movement and expression. Individual should feel the leeway by passing through the its positives and negatives creating a journey throughout.

Negotiating the Wall

Instructor : Shalini Amin

Year : 2nd semester basic design

Working with limits and within given implements, provides the configuration and structure of the design. The following exercise was created on insistence of given kit of parts which included a wall, platform, steps, and natural elements there by resulting into a functional composition. Followed by directives relating to the whole negotiation experience that revolved around a central wall by creating openings and placing the planer elements around the space, which is accompanied by alignment, closeness, overlapping and shifting of planes. The whole process walks through the selective experience by a distinctive circulation around the space complimented by natural elements.

Kit of parts

Process Model

BENCH

Kana Nakanishi

Instructor : Jaymin Panchasara

Year : 5th semester Furniture

Team : Jhanvi pate, Nijal Modi, Himanshi Nathwani

A minimalist design created by Japan-based designer Kana Nakanishi. Although the design is simple, the aesthetic has a substantial geometry that contrasts its clean lines. The legs extend upward through the seat to double as the bench’s backrest. The material chosen was beech wood.

Dimensions

1200 x 400 x 450 mm

SHELL LOUNGE CHAIR

Marco Sousa Santos

Instructor : Jaymin Panchasara

Year : 6th semester Furniture

Team : Jhanvi Patel, Nijal Modi, Shivangi Agrawal

The Shell chair is inspired both by formal and structural biological references. The structure appears to be a shell natural development and its form evolves like a natural body composed by vertebra and spine, working as natural force and weight distribution. Ergonomically, the Shell is a “pillow container” where, according to each user, it can be adjusted or filled with less or more pillows.

Dimensions

700 x 780 x 700 mm

The material chosen was beech wood. Starting off with reducing the height of the bench as according to the average standers. The joinery used is finger joint and dowels in order to connect the planks.

Process models

The ageing process is an element of the wonder of wood and then some stains and alter in colour is a component of its charm, giving it character.

Original Bench Design derivation

Replica Bench

Twiddle Stool

Instructor : Manish Maheshwari

Year : 7th semester Metal workshop

Team : Jhanvi Patel, Priyanshi Khandelwal, Shivangi Agrawal

Origami was taken as a bases of our design. Starting off with the basic geometrical shapes in nature which gets transformed with the movement. The medium taken was a triangular shape which further transformed into hexagonal. Adding in triangulation at each level to notify the stability with a single plane of metal sheet and not losing the sense of origami. Adding back rest to the stool would provide with more comfort and support to the user. Beginning with a origami prototype made out of paper, gave assurance to the stability. Thickness of the metal sheet kept 1.5mm which was mild steel. Numbering the triangulation for precise folding giving clean edges. Finishing the stool by cleaning it with the thinner and then matte black spray paint give it a velvety finish that delivers rich results.

The 1.5mm thin, recycled metal sheet are laser cut, folded and spray paint finished to a folded paper-like design. Using delicate material and handcraft, Origami chair offers comfort and aesthetic pleasure.

Urban Furniture

Guided by : Ar. Priyank Shah

The main concept integrated to design a cycle parking with seating is followed by understanding the evolving culture of cycling in today’s generation. The whole idea of active traveling has bought a major difference, it is a powerful instrument for building sustainable, healthy, and equitable cities. The active form generates a random movement of molecules which is than abstracted into movement and randomness, leading to wave form. The wavy outline is notified from each direction. Despite its primary function is seating, it is intended to be used by everyone and meant to be a meeting and resting spot for all, accompanied by cycle stand. Made of cross sections that are fabricated each one separate from the other.

Each cross section is joint together with steel and wheels, created with careful attention to detail and proportion so that the user has full comfort when he or she sits.

Back View Front View

When placed in a public space, it has a presence that is peaceful and smooth to our eyes because of the organic look of its design. Designed in a manner that the structure supports a standing bicycle. These include various types of racks, for a single bicycle or for several, with an integrated bolt locking system. They allow cyclists to park a bicycle.

Detail

Residential Space Design

Year : 2019

Project Title: Patel Resident

To design a 3 BHK residence for Patel family, consist of two teenagers and a couple in an area of 1400 sq-ft, located in Navsari, Gujarat. The brief given was to design the entire space with traditional material, raw, spacious, fling with colors and a sort of drama created at every space. Each perspective offers a unique visual experience with surprising details hiding around every corner. The client suggested to keep the material raw and rustic. Drama created by influence of multiple styles of design, mixing of rich fabrics, natural materials, and vibrant pop of color to interrupt the dullness of the neutral palettes and to feature charm and personality to the present welcoming home.

BEDROOM BEDROOM ENTRY FOYER

MOOD BOARD

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

DINING AREA

LIVING ROOM

Shipping Container

Instructor : Shalini Amin

Year : 3rd semester studio

The recent trend of finding an ecologically-friendly and cost-effective alternative has caught on to land furthermore. Because the number of individuals grows exponentially, the world’s resources have started becoming sparse. The remaining resources are getting used up quickly daily. This makes building homes even costlier as land available to create homes start decreasing over the years. This can be where the ever changing and ever flexible shipping containers acquire play.

Exploded View

The main aim of this project is was to create a adequate living space for a single person, which included all of his needs and interest. Providing a touch of sustainability by adding solar panels.

MOOD BOARD

Set Designing

Instructor : Jay Merchant

Year : 7th semester, studio project 2019

To designs the set for a film play. The film given was “BLACK SWAN” an American psychological film directed by Darren Aronofsky in 2010. A form of drama that emphasizes the absurdity of human existence by employing disjointed, repetitious, and meaningless dialogue, purposeless and confusing situations, and plots that lack realistic or logical development. Absurd drama subverts logic. The main characters named Nina- the white swan, Lilly- the black swan according to Nina, Erica- overprotective mother of Nina and Thomas- mentor of Nina.

Fragile Nina dreams, where she dances as the white swan in the ‘swan lake ballet.

CONCEPT

Nina has competition a new dancer, Lily. Swan Lake requires a dancer who can play both the White Swan with innocence and grace, and the Black Swan, who represents guile and sensuality. Nina fits the White Swan role perfectly, but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan. As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side - a recklessness that threatens to destroy her.

As Nina getting hallucinating as she gets into the character. The finds black swan character seducing, looking Lilly pass by.

For the character of swan queen, her competition is new bold and confident dancer lilly.

It is interesting to see that she is fighting with herself as she is not able to distinguish between real and imagination.

She is changing from white swan to black swan. Her mental state descends further into madness , she is inches closer to perfection

The inner self of Nina has taken over by the evil side. Struggling between two character, she ends by stabbing in a glass piece.

Starting with the dream sequence abstraction and conceptual model clubbed together, shows how Nina is pure and fluidic. Her dreams are giving her hopes that breaks out in sudden. The triangle indicates Nina’s dream.

The scene is where Nina and Lilly pass by, where Nina sees her reflection in her. The competitive nature starts coming in, as Lilly gracefully depicts both white and black swan.

When Nina starts getting jealous of lilly and that makes her restless. That is why the triangles move apart showing the restlessness of Nina seeing lily.

Nina starts getting more restless. As she starts getting away from reality she starts getting more competitive and trying to get black features into her.

Stabbing herself and losing by, fighting good self against evil self. Ending it with a glory of dark side into her.

The structure of Nina exist no more so the triangle is no more just left with the mirror which signifies her broken soul that has reached to perfection by giving away herself.

Thesis

RESEARCH AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BIOMORPHIC DESIGN

This thesis aims to do research and analytic study of artist, designer and Architects who have been influenced by biomorphic forms. It also compromises of variety of contemporary designs methods monitoring case studies, using different approaches and techniques. Biomorphism being a vast topic, needs to be cultivate upon as due to lack of technology and implication it has not been explored. Resulting in prototype design derived from understanding the concept.

Biomorphism is one of the themes in the designing field that has principle concern for the nature, The shape material, structure and the mechanism in the existential nature can be used as the conceptual idea , by the combination of humans and the natural world. Biomorphic Design could be culminated by the idea of natural disposition which is an unlimited source of inspiration.

CASE STUDY

Church of Sagrada Familia 1882-1926

Architect - Antoni Gaudí

Location - Barcelona , Spain

Construction - masonry system

Construction of the church began in 1882 and Gaudi took over a year later. Today it is Barcelona’s most famous landmarks .

The Architect

Antoni Gaudi is known for nature-inspired designs and worked on the ambitious church until his death.

The most notable example of biomorphic architecture within the Sagrada Familia is that the branching columns of the nave. The columns are slightly inclined toward the inside within the central nave. The number of sides for each column depends on the load it must carry and increases because the column rises. The design mimics the natural weight distribution of trees, allowing each column truly a greater load than a standard column.

Concept

The interior appears more majestic and mysterious that the outside. Its ample use of irregular shapes and a mind-bending vault system is very imposing and should take your time to require in. It’s a robust affinity to a jungle, albeit a concrete one.

Sagrada Familia was based on the traditions of Gothic and Byzantine cathedrals. It has got the form of latin cross and the concept design is cubism.

One of the Antoni Gaudi’s main idea of sagrada familia in terms of creating a visual satisfaction is to implement the idea of tree branch and sunlight. He designed the columns and arches this way to fit into the light shine from the skylight to create the tree-branches and sunlight effect.

1. Entrance

2. Passion Facade

3. Glory Facade

4. Nativity Facade

5. Altar

Branchingin the church of Sagrada Familia

Guided by : Ar. Priyank Shah

The trunk and branches of tree

The capital of the central nave’s column

Prototype Design

The technology plays an important role in development of Biomorphism from ancient to its relevance in modern world. Understanding it through analysis and case-study has helped me to return all the way down to designing a prototype. Analysis was that specialize in precedent studies originated in nature,where design properties, design intentions and parameters were identified.

Leaf : Plant Metaphor

A leaf may be a organ of a plant and is that the principal lateral appendage of the stem, usually born above ground and specialized for photosynthesis. Initially analyzed how leaf has different layers of pattern and texture formed when twisted.

Process of twisting

Design -1 (Organic Bus Stop)

It provides a unique waiting experience to the traveler . The design initially starts with a leaf structure molded and twisted at different level. A structural layer is formed at each level of twisting , giving a experience of Hierarchal movement.

Design - 2 (Gazebo)

A leaf structure when bent in a specific direction creates a gazebo shades which could illuminate the public place. Three layers of structure are placed one after another to enhance the space. Giving the same view from the top.

Design-3 (Lounge Chair)

Leaf when middle vine kept constant and twisted throughout it gives a look alike structure of half leaf . The shape follow the human body curvature, offers a comfortable position to the user. This lounge chair looks modern and futuristic in its white clean colors that make it fit to any modern and contemporary interior.

Texture in a leaf

Design derivation

This structure that looks like a single sheet from front and back but gives an organic form when looked from each side grabbing public’s attention.

Design derivation

A pavilion structure giving a unique experience providing shade with slit of sunlight coming into the garden area and a transitional space for passing by pedestrian.

Design derivation

A modern burnish design, whether placed at the pool on the deck or in the garden giving the user experiences a level of comfortability with a slit of book holder at back.

Working Drawing

The main aim of this exercise was to measure draw a residential kitchen and understand each detail with a broad view. The site is at Akota, Vadodra.

Instructor : Dr Anastasia Karandinou

Year : 2nd semester of masters

(Advanced Interior Design 2)

This project is about redesigning a derelict building; the former Engine house, situated opposite the entrance of the new Museum of London. The Engine house is situated on the junction of Smithfield street and West Smithfield street, opposite the West Poultry avenue. It is a small one storey triangular building, built in 1898 by Reeves and Styche.

Art, Culture, and fashion is a summary of a combination transition, made from the past and the future. Adaptation and evolution is Humankind.

The Engine House