Tahmeed Chowdhury INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO
CONTENTS
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RESIDENTIAL
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COMMERCIAL
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COMMERCIAL
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HOSPITALITY
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COMMERCIAL
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DIGITAL & HAND ILLUSTRATIONS
RESUME EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
ACTIVITIES & HONORS
COMPUTER SKILLS
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Lubbock, TX | May 2022 • Bachelor of Interior Design • Minor in Architecture • Minor in Restaurant and Hotel Management
WORKSHOP APD - Interior Design Summer Intern New York, NY | May 2021 - July 2021 • Things I have worked on but not limited to - client presentations, finishes & materials selection, vendor coordination through email and phone, sample runs, AutoCAD drawings, and site visits.
TEXAS TECH UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE Lubbock, TX | April 2022 • Participant
SPRING BREAK STUDY TOUR New York, NY | Spring Break of March 2018 • Had the opportunity to meet with designers at prestigious firms and showrooms such as Rockwell Group, Workshop APD, Holly Hunt, & Ralph Lauren.
DESIGN FOR HEALTH & INNOVATION LAB - Undergraduate Researcher Texas Tech University at Lubbock, TX | January 2021 - May 2021 • Examined issues pertaining to health to produce innovative design solutions through research. • The product my lab partner and I designed was an innovative lunch box for children in low income family that can preserve food for a long period of time through utilizing solar and mechanical energy.
AutoCad Revit Enscape Photoshop InDesign Microsoft Office Suite
TULSA TECHNOLOGY CENTER Tulsa, OK | May 2016 • Interior Design & Architecture Program
HOME DEPOT - Flooring Specialist Lubbock, TX | January 2020 - August 2020 • Made 14k in sales monthly on average for flooring installation services. • Created millwork design for clients on the Home Depot Kitchen and Bath computer program.
DELTA KAPPA DELTA SORORITY INC. Lubbock, TX | January 2021 - May 2021 • Internal Vice President • Main Recruitment Chair AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS Lubbock, TX | August 2020 - May 2021 • Public Relations Chair FIRST GENERATION TRANSITION & MENTORING PROGRAMS AT TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Lubbock, TX | May 2018 • Office of Administration Scholarship Recipient • Mentored first generation college students and helped them find resources to successfully transition from high school to college BANGLADESH ASSOCIATION OF HOUSTON Houston, TX | August 2017 • Scholarship Recipient
SERVICE Ronald Mcdonald House Boys and Girls Club Salvation Army South Plains Food Bank
HOBBIES Reading Cooking Thai Cuisine Traveling Hiking Photography
REFERENCES Michael Ellison Founder at Studio Michael Ellison Phone: (646) 469-4903 Sharran Parkinson Professor in Department of Design at Texas Tech University Email: sharran.parkinson@ttu.edu Phone: (806) 834-7617 Jan Parker Professor in Department of Design at Texas Tech University Email: jan.parker@ttu.edu
EXTERIOR DESIGN PROCESS
LOFT
HVAC BATH
STAIRS
GARAGE
LIVING KITCHEN & DINING
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CONCEPT STATEMENT
ABSTRACT HOME
Inspired by the elements of the Dead Sea, the colors white and sea blue will be utilized throughout the house . These colors will also create a sense of tranquility in the atmosphere of the house and help its users get away from the hussle and bussle of the busy world to truly enjoy a vacation experience on the island of Santorini, Greece.
PATIO
POOL
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PROJECT STATEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN
The department of design is in need of an up-to-date environment to create a new suite of offices and supporting spaces within their building.
DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN CONCEPT STATEMENT The department of design is to feature an uplifting atmosphere to elevate the mood of their users through using the colors of sunflowers. Biophilia will be emphasized through the utilization of natural lighting and moss walls which will contribute in promoting their mental health in the space.
KITCHENETTE WOMEN
MEN
LARGE OFFICE
STAIRS
HALLWAY
LARGE OFFICE LARGE OFFICE
LARGE OFFICE
SMALL OFFICE
SMALL OFFICE
SMALL OFFICE
SMALL OFFICE
SMALL OFFICE
HALLWAY
CONFERENCE
FILE ROOM
PRINT/ COFFEE
LARGE OFFICE
LOBBY
COLLABORATION
RECEPTION
WORKS STATIONS
ENTRY
VESTIBULE
COLLABORATION
The conference room, work stations, and collaboration area promote collaboration among the staff and students. The conference room is equipped with up-todate technology for meetings, presentations, etc. The work stations have direct access to the collaboration area, where users can get together and work on group projects. Furthermore, the collaboration area stands on a custom made platform which is wheelchair accessible through the help an ADA ramp.
ADA RAMP
CEILING
ADA RAMP FLOOR
1' - 0 1/16"
WINDOW
PRINT/COFFEE STATION
This area allows the users of the space to take mini breaks during long work hours. It also consists of a copy/printing machine which is an essential element at the Department of Design. The moss wall at the coffee station promotes mental health through providing a sense of nature.
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PROJECT STATEMENT
POST COMMUNITY CENTER
The purpose of this project is to update and modernize the community center in Post, TX. The primary rooms of the space consists of a foyer, two banquet halls, a classroom, a small kitchen, and storage rooms. Currently, the foyer is an unused space that needs to be more appealing and utilized properly. Limited organization space is available for storage of tables, chairs, and event supplies. The kitchen is in need of expansion with all commercial sized appliances to meet the needs of the community. In addition, the kitchen lacks a connection to the exterior which is essential for catering delivery. Overall, the community center lacks bright lighting and feels dark and dull. The space is to be transformed into an industrial yet modern space where the community can use the community center in a more efficient way.
Group Project Teammates: Paloma Vargas, Andrea Gomez, & Victoria Eller
CONCEPT STATEMENT
POST COMMUNITY CENTER The city of Post, located in the landscape of West Texas, is rich with Spanish-style architecture that is unique to its curvy terrain. Inspired by the Spanish style architecture, a neutral palette, and arched windows, doors, and door openings will represent the Spanish style architecture. Free forms and shapes throughout the space will mimic the landscape highlighting the natural erosion of the land. Enriched by the oil wells and the industrialization of the surrounding environment, matte black metal finishes have been utilized throughout the design. Staying culturally consistent with post, texas’ scenery, and architecture, the overall appeal of the community center is warm and welcoming such as the friendly nature of its community.
MULTI - FUNCTIONALITY SMALL BANQUET The small banquet has taller ceiling heights with a connection to the courtyard which can create an indoor/outdoor experience. The skyfold partition allows the banquet spaces to be divided into two smaller rooms that can be used as a classroom, smaller event spaces, voting areas, gymnastics, etc.
FOYER
Sliding doors can be kept open to create an indoor-outdoor experience. The foyer can be used as a small event area with the placement of event tables and chairs. Statement fireplace creates a warm and welcoming entrance.
KITCHEN Large kitchen to support both banquets with two stoves and two sinks. Clerestory window adds natural light to brighten the space up.
DRESSING ROOM The vanity wall creates an area to get ready with ample lighting and comfortable seating. Wall hooks can be used to hang dresses, purses, robes, etc. Small seating area for those who are not using the vanity area. Full body mirror is to get a better view of attire.
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PROJECT STATEMENT
WELLNESS HOTEL
The purpose of this project is to design a luxury wellness hotel at Lajitas, TX, that offers wellness facilities such as a spa and purposefully designed programs of therapies and activities, guided by health and fitness experts. Casitas will be designed with elements such as outdoor showers, and personal zen gardens, in order to create a relaxing experience.
CASITAS
HEALTHY CUISINE & PERSONALIZED NUTRITION The restaurant at this hotel offers a personalized diet tailored to the customer’s goals and body’s needs, following professional consultations and evaluations.To ensure that the guests are achieving the best result for their body, individual diet plans will vary, depending on their weight, stress-levels, emotional stability and so on. A fine restaurant, bar and food service are of the upmost importance at this wellness hotel.
INDOOR/OUTDOOR BAR SERVICE
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SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT
AN IMMERSIVE ART GALLERY IN PROGRESS
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CONFERENCE POSTER An Immersive Art Experience – Evidence Based Art Gallery Design Tahmeed Chowdhury | ID 4388 | Spring 2022 | Professor Erin M. Hamilton, Ph.D. Abstract
Introduction
Experts say art creates experiences for individuals, teaching them something new that motivates them to think and sense beyond their perspective. The goal of this project is to design an immersive art gallery through gathering sufficient evidence from a review of scholarly articles related to museum user experience and expert interviews to generate innovative design solutions that will inspire its visitors. Frequent visitors indicate museums can often be "too cold and empty." This project asks, what environmental design features should be considered to create an enjoyable and engaging gallery experience? Research suggests a combination of augmented and virtual reality experiences are useful for engaging visitors in an interactive and immersive art experience. Therefore, suites with glass walls will be implemented for artists to be able to have a platform to showcase their live painting process during gallery exhibits. Inclusion of a cocktail bar where mixologists are serving avant-garde drinks will allow visitors to grab a drink and roam around freely while enjoying live painting. Technology will be implemented into the exhibits to integrate virtual reality experiences. The final product of this research will be the design of an evidence-based immersive art gallery focusing on user experience, proper lighting, space planning, and wayfinding, centered around the combination of AR and the physical world to enhance the art experience of visitors.
Art galleries these days have grown more corporate and art works are seen as financial assets. However, with the rise of immersive exhibitions, the narrative is being shifted. The “Frida-Immersive Dream” is a widespread example for immersive experiences where the visitors get to “immerse themselves in the art and life of Frida”. With the rise of digital technologies, visitors now anticipate an extravagant experience. Curators are dealing with a generation with a short attention span who expect a touchscreen experience and instant gratification. Technology has gained popularity because it makes learning enjoyable, however, the beauty of creating physical artwork must not diminish. Thus, it only makes sense to create an experience through the blending of augmented reality with physical artwork.
Findings
There are two major solutions to achieving an immersive experience where the digital and physical word meets. This include the incorporation of technology for interaction such as the inclusion of augmented reality blended with physical artwork and studio suites with glass walls for live painting for the visitors to observe. Through watching artists paint in their studios, visitors will be getting a behind the scene experience of creating art. In contrast, as a creative technology itself, augmented reality preserves the authentic value and freshness of art. Furthermore, wayfinding will create a seamless and holistic environment for visitors to understand their surroundings.
Design Implementation
Methods 1. Article Reviews- Scholarly articles were reviewed using the keywords multisensory, immersive, art gallery, museum, virtual reality art, augmented reality art, futuristic architecture, etc. The databases used in the keyword search were google scholar and JSTOR which were accessed through the Texas Tech University Libraries in the fall of 2021. 2. Expert Interviews- Three experts, Faith Hart, Princeton Wright, and Preston Wright were interviewed during this research. After asking a series of questions I was able to determine issues pertaining to designing an art gallery. This helped me produce innovative design solutions to develop the art gallery. Faith Hart – Faith Hart is a 19-year-old female from Houston, TX, who visits museums and galleries frequently. Furthermore, she has a monthly subscription at the Menil Collection. Some of her favorite museums include the Menil Collection, the Louvre, the MoMA, and the MET. The main reason why she visits art galleries is because it makes her think, feel, and consider realities beyond her perspectives. Moreover, it is an open-eyed meditation for her.
Inspiration for incorporation of Augmented Reality with physical art for an immersive experience. Skylight to allow natural lighting in the studio.
Design Consideration - Studio suites will be designed with glass walls for visitors to be able to interact with artists.
Project Goal
Design Considerations
Expert Interview (Hart, 2021)
To provide an immersive art experience to inspire visitors.
Suites with glass walls for artists to rent it out as their studio space. This can be showcased during exhibitions as live painting and for visitors to be able to walk through to have an immersive art experience.
Kingdom, 2011 Technological exhibits are increasing in popularity and prices are becoming more affordable. Therefore, incorporating Augmented Reality with physical art inside the gallery will create a multisensory experience.
To engage museum Storage and visitors in an charging stations at interactive and the reception desk immersive blend of to store tablets and physical and virtual, other devices as if it was a single necessary to unified “world”. checkout for the AR experience.
Visitor shyness is common during exhibitions. Providing a sense of guidance can help minimize it.
To provide a sense of interaction among visitors through technology and create a welcoming environment.
Inclusion of information kiosks and technology embedded artwork with buttons to change information with history and background of the gallery within the kiosk.
Scott, Hinton-Smith, To provide a sense A physical environment, and its Harma, & Broome, of guidance, build architectural 2013 confidence and give characteristics, the visitors a sense have a significant of direction. influence on the movement of visitors. Physical characteristics become landmarks which allow individuals to prepare a cognitive representation of their physical environment.
Inclusion of landmarks such as an extravagant flooring design, lighting fixture, or a staircase.
Scott, Hinton-Smith, Harma, & Broome, 2013
Art Studio Suites with Glass Wall: Cabinets with countertop and shelves to keep paint, brushes, and other art supplies organized
Princeton Wright- Princeton Wright is an artist and owner of Wright Art Twins Gallery in Dallas, TX. To provide opportunities for artists is his favorite thing about being an art gallery owner. To keep art pieces organized at the gallery, he has a designated area to store them which is categorized by artist. Specific paints and paint brushes that he uses majority of the time are kept together and nearby. Further away, he keeps all the miscellaneous paint, brushes, and supplies that he doesn’t use much but might need.
Preston Wright - Preston Wright is an artist and co-owner of Wright Art Twins Gallery in Dallas, TX. He has performed live paintings at his gallery multiple times, and he enjoys when people are encouraged to ask questions about his work. He also likes knowing their perception and being able to tell them what he was feeling or thinking while creating the piece. This helped the visitors develop an understanding of how art is curated
Frequent visitors say, the spatial design art galleries can be “too cold or empty sometimes”. Creating an enjoyable experience may eliminate that feeling.
Sources of Evidence
This extravagant staircase acts as a landmark in the gallery area. This will allow individuals to prepare a cognitive map of their physical environment.
Design Considerations - Through integrating augmented reality with physical art, visitors will be immersed in a restorative environment. As a result, they will be provoked to think, feel, and consider realities beyond their perspectives.
Design Considerations - Cabinets and shelves will be provided to keep paint, brushes, and other art supplies organized. A movable cart will be available for artists to keep essential art supplies nearby. Temperature controlled room will be designed to store art pieces. There will be shelves where the pieces can be stacked vertically in an orderly system to find the pieces easily.
Issues, Problems, Needs
Inclusion of display screens that are touchscreen, create a fun learning experience and encourage visitors to interact
Movable cart to keep essential art supplies nearby
Exterior Concept Sketch Process:
Proper signage and labels with direction. For example, signs with name of the room and art labels with artist name and background.
References Scott, S., Hinton-Smith, T., Harma, V., & Broome, K. (2013, November). Interactive Art and Visitor Shyness. JSTOR. Retrieved September 13, 2021, from https://www-jstor-org.libe2.lib.ttu.edu/stable/symbinte.36.4.417?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_conte Kingdom, A. (2011). Interactive exhibits used to make museums exciting: visitors are finding videowalls, interactive tables illuminating. Government Video, 22(10), 15. Bourdeau, L., & Chebat, J. C. (2001). An empirical study of the effects of the design of the display galleries of an art gallery on the movement of visitors. Museum Management andCuratorship, 19(1), 63-73. Ebrahem, S., Alsaadani, S., El Sayad, Z., & Elseragy, A. (2018). Exploring multi-sensory designed architectural spaces. International Journal of Architectonic, Spatial, and Environmental Design, 12(4), 15–24. https://doi.org/10.18848/2325-1662/CGP/v12i04/15-24 Claire Eason. (2020). Design Thinking: Steps Toward Accessible Architecture. Crit (Washington), 86,77–80.
Integration of augmented reality in the physical world gives us a peek into the future. Thus, the exterior design style of the art gallery will be futuristic.
Ebrahem, S., Alsaadani, S., El Sayad, Z., & Elseragy, A. (2018). Exploring multi-sensory designed architectural spaces. International Journal of Architectonic, Spatial, and Environmental Design, 12(4), 15–24. https://doi.org/10.18848/2325-1662/CGP/v12i04/15-24
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HAND & DIGITAL ILLUSTRATIONS
LOGO DESIGN
FASHION DESIGN SPRING 2022 COLLECTION
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TAHMEED CHOWDHURY tahmeedchow@gmail.com (832) 805 - 0104