2013 summer
INTERNSHIP window displays + retail & workplace installations
with
in Chicago, United States from July 2013 - Current Headquarter: Chicago
DOMINOS WALL INSTALLATION | COMPRESS & RECYCLE This is Dominos contest for creative use in recycling pizza boxes. The design is a gradient wall installation of 1� wide strips cut out and folded into layers.
Making Process
Final Photos
UNISON PRODUCT DISPLAY & HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS Using scap wood from recycling center to build shelving for Unison new products display. Decorative ornaments are made Unison’s holiday DIY kits.
Making Process
Final Photos
NORDSTROM CHICAGO WALL INSTALLATION | CHANGING LEAVES 60 ft. high x 90 ft. long wall installation from discarded paper to mimic the color change of autumn leaves. Upon entry, the whole installation is pure white and as the customers go up the stairs, a gradient of purplre colors will be revealed.
Making Process
Final Photo
SNAP GALA AT ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO | PHOTOSLIDE CENTERPIECES
Collected donated photoslides to create centerpieces for 34 tables and a bar at Snap Gala Auction 2013. The design includes sequence of 17 photoslide sets with various level. The base is created by CNC machine using tea lights and vellum plastics to filter lights through the slides.
Making Process
Final Photos
TEA GSCHWENDNER FALL WINDOW DISPLAY | INSIDE A CUP OF TEA Using discarded paper, color plastic, and fishing line to design a Fall window display for Tea Gschwendner. Concept is inspired by the new trend of food photography displaying all ingredients on a platform to celebrate the honesty and luxury of what is about to be served.
Inspirational photos - Food photography
Sketch & Final Photo
INDO & STRAND DESIGN BUILDING FLOOR PLANS INDO and Strand Design share the same building for their offices and production spaces in downtown Chicago. I was asked to re space planned their studios giving options of furniture layout and whether or not they should continue to share the floors or split each floor for each studio.
PRODUCTION TABLES
MATERIAL LIBRARY WC
ORIGINAL 2ND FLOOR - SHARED PRODUCTION SPACE
STORAGE
KITCHEN STORAGE
ORIGINAL 1ST FLOOR - SHARED OFFICE SPACE
STORAGE
2ND FLOOR - SHARED PRODUCTION SPACE
2ND FLOOR - SEPARATED STUDIO SPACE
1ST FLOOR - SHARED PRODUCTION SPACE
1ST FLOOR - SEPARATED STUDIO SPACE
WHAT I LEARN AT THE INDO PROJECTS
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BE ACTIVE I learned how to be confident in contacting potential clients for upcoming projects and resource centers for materials. There are availabilities for help and projects out there, all I needed to do is ask.
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CONSTRUCT I learned hand-crafting skills, how to operate heavy-duty machines, and constructing methods.
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FLEXIBILITY I learned to be flexible and adaptable with different environments and people I work with. For design, clients love to have a variety of options and seeing the designer develop each option.
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VISUAL MERCHANDISING I learned the importance of visual display in a retail and workplace environment. That led me to understand how customized furniture and elements within a space can contribute to the users’ experience.