interior design

portfolioby Kristina Maeng

KriStiNA MAENG rESUME

EDUCAtioN

SKillS

EXpEriENCE

ohio State University [Columbus, oH] 2008-2011 Bachelor of Science in interior Design / Studio Art Minor

SBS Academy [Seoul, Korea] Summer 2010 Computer programs; rhino, AutoCad, photoshop

Columbus State Community College [Columbus, oH] 2004-2006 Associates of Art

Design Commercial and residential interior space designlogo and identity designUser interface design

Software AutoCAD, rhino, Sketchup, photoshop, illustrator, inDesign and AfterEffect

Craftsmanship physical models and hand rendering

languages fluent in Korean and English

lDC Associates [Columbus, oH] Summer 2009-Winter 2009Assisted with design of 4 different commercial and residential interior projectsfocused on floor plan layouts and selection of finishes and furnitureparticipated professional meetings with clients and vendorsAssisted basic office work

Soho [Columbus, oH] 2007-2010Sales associates provided high quality service to customers as demandedEmphasized on profits through interpersonal sales skills Kikyo restaurant [Columbus, oH] 2009-2010Menu design and sales associates

614 886 0090 maengdesign@gmail.com104 radcliffe Ct. Glenview, il 60026

CoNtENtS

1. Behive retail interior . identity

2. Bibim hospitality interior . identity

3. Urban Infill retail / hospitality / office interior . sustainability

Behive retail interior . identity

oBjECtivES to create luxurious atmosphere for outlet department storeto define three main leading factors for successful businessto find the stores own identity

CHAllENGESfocusing on luxurious retail atmosphere, three main leading factors were defined through research current successful retail stores. After the three leading factors were defined, the core concept was developed as well as the store identity. the facade was designed to represent the concept as an eye candy for customers and it carried the repetition of the same message from the outside to the inside of the store. the concept and identity were also used to plan the basic space layout which enhanced the space utilization and interesting shopping experience. the main concern for the space plan was to find a solution to fit all the required programs in the limited space and to utilize the space more effectively. After numerous trials of the floor plan, the best was selected.

CoNCEpt tHroUGH BrANDiNG AND SpACE the strong foundation of the concept was directly from the three leading factors for successful business. those were defined through research and described by simple words, appealing, sophisticated and sweetness. to combine all the factors, bees honeycomb was found to be an ideal conceptual icon. Colors and shapes were carefully selected from an actual honeycomb and the store name was followed by Behive. the floor plan and ceiling plan were designed to speak to each other as they representing structure of a honeycomb.

SWEEtNESSsweet treatments for aesthetic satisfication through visual and emotional pleasure

AppEAliNG attractive atmosphere for the optimal advertisement and display of products

SopHiStiCAtEDa sense of specialty with quality shopping experience that increases customers demands

behive

jewerly

cosmetics juniorsyoung mens mens accessories

entry

handbags

mens shoes

womens shoes

mens home decor

intimate

women

women

womens accesories

cash wrap

cash wrap

cash wrap

cash wrap

cash wrap

appx. 26,000 ftone floor

Ceiling Heightinterior 18 ft exterior 23 ft

EXtErior ElEvAtioN

SECtioN ElEvAtioNS

facade

1 entry way

2 women and juniors section on the right side

3 men and young mens section on the left side

behive

Bibim hospitality interior . identity

oBjECtivES to introduce a new experience of Korean culture with Bibimbab to create a space system that delivers easy and enjoyable food service to incorporate traditional cultural aspects into modern atmosphereto create the environment to be casual and inviting

CHAllENGESSite selection played a essential role for the optimal condition to introduce a new experience. the target user group was wide open to any ages but limited to local residents and the ohio State University staffs and students. the site and target user group were decided based on research and survey. the conceptual challenge was how to combine heavy and burden characteristics of the foreign traditional culture into simple modern atmosphere. the critical analysis of the traditional culture and modernism brought the solution for the design concept.

CoNCEpt tHroUGH BrANDiNG AND SpACE the core concept is traditional becomes international. this was developed and represented through the stores brand logo, space organization and finish selection.

Bibimbab[healthy and light food]

Kihwa[Korean traditional roof tile] bibim

K O R E A N B O W L

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Norder steps 1 2 3 4 5

rice

vege

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beef

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self service

public seating

semi-private seating

storage employees office

restrooms

entrance

appx. 3,100 ftone floor

Ceiling Heightinterior 16 ft

Urban infill retail / hospitality / office interior . sustainability

oBjECtivES to create a sustainable environmentto maximize the use of natural energy for economical efficiencyto preserve the original facade of the building

CHAllENGESHeavy research was required to find out possible solutions to maximize the use of natural energy as preserving the facade of the building. Most of the construction designs were developed based on the study of current architecture and the movement of the sun and wind. the building had two floors and the requested program was to include a cafe, a boutique store and a few offices. the final space organization was created by different trials to generate the best possible traffic flow and more dynamic atmosphere.

CoNCEpt tHroUGH SpACE Simple, clean and sharp were the three descriptive words that support the concept. When brainstorming for the concept, the main focus was still on sustainability. Minimalism and international Style/Modernism were inspirable in the way of using only necessary and minimal elements and simple finishes [exclusion of unnecessary decorations]. these characteristics were combined with strong impactive characteristics such as sharpness and cleanness. the v shape was used as an icon of the concept and applied through out the interior space organization. this created dynamic and interesting walk-through experience.

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Winter 3pm

Summer 7pm

Winter 7pm

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DiAGrAM of opENiNGS the blue color indicates the possible openings that were integrated in the building. through the openings, the flow of the sunlight and wind would travel smoothely and thoroughly. this would keep the inside air fresh and hold a certain temperature using less artificial energy.

DiAGrAM of WiNDoWSthe constructions of windows and the skylight were inspired by le Corbusiers Notre Dame du Haut. Norte Dame du Hauts uniqueness was the deep-set rectangular openings and the gap left between the end of the walls and the roof. these openings and the gap would create the soft and indirect light effect. the natural light would travel though the deep-set relfecting off the walls.

first floor abovesecond floor below

North

South

Kristina Maeng614 886 0090 maengdesign@gmail.com104 radcliffe Ct. Glenview, il 60026thank you