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enricaDESIGN PORTFOILO
This is a portfol io consists of a select ion of my work since 2012. I t includes
inter iors as wel l as product design. Since I have always been interested in
anything sty le related, I made the decision to persue a degree in Inter ior de-
sign to further my knowledge and creat ivty in the area of study at the Malta
Inst i tute of Art and Design.
I often keep myself updated with the latest trends in fashion and inter iors by
reading blogs, magazines and books. Three women who have inspired me
are, Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn and Ol iv ia Palermo. Al l women come
from dif ferent decades but are always so t imeless and elegant.
Besides design, I a lso pract ice music and have achevied a grade 5 in both
Singing and Musical Theory and Rock and Pop exams, awarded by the Tr in-
i ty Gui ldhal l Col lege.
Enrica de Gabriele
Welcome,
ENRICA DEGABRIELEB.A (HONS) in 3D Design and Interiors
PERSONAL INFORMATION
55, Triq il-Barmil, Victoria Gardens. Ibrag. Malta
00356 79 39 44 26
26 MARCH 1991
EDUCAT ION1994 - 2007 Primary and Secondary school
2007 - 2009 A-Levels: Marketing and Art
2010 - 2013 Higher National Diploma in 3D Design
San Anton School
Malta Institute of Art and Design
2013 - 2013 B.A (HONS) 3D Design and Interiors
DEGABRIELE
Malta Institute of Art and Design
WORK EXPER IENCEJUNE - SEPTEMBER 2009 Advertising Assistant Visual Trends, Ta Xbiex
JUNE - SEPTEMBER 2010Human Resources AssistantCorinthia San Gorg
MAY 2013- JANUARY 2014Interniship with an Interior DesignerThe House Shop Interiors
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IN DESIGN
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T R A N S F O R M A B L E F A S H I O N
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T O W N H O U S EI N T E R I O R S
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C H A I RD E S I G NFor one of the Ini t ia l assignments, we col laborated with a
recognised local design company, Camil ler i Par is Mode, to
design a chair using their fabr ics. My design was ult imately
chosen to be produced as a l i fe sized seat. This was a ben-
ef ic ia l experience since I was able to vis i t their factory whi le
the chair was being manufactured.
The idea was to have a seat suitable for indoors and out-
doors, depending on the customizable fabr ics being used. I t
has a raff ia back rest, and an upholstered seat were one can
chose the fabr ics according to colour, texture and weather.
While col lobarot ing with another local company, Domestica, we were given an assignment using sustainable guidel ines.
My ini t ia l idea was to create a l ight ing structure using sawdust from a wood workshop to create a sol id shade, the use
recycled corrugated cardboard to create a l ighter structre exposing more l ight and shadow. During the experimentat ion
process, di f ferent types of home made, natural glues were tested to hold the sawdust in a sol id form, but none were
successful due to the sofness of the mater ia l.
Bio Resin was the next opt ion which resulted in a more sol id form. A mold was created using two bowls for the sol id
shade. The sawdust and resin were mixed, then poured into the mold. Once sol id, the resin mix was removed from the
mold and shaped accordingly. The cardbard r ings were cut and placed onto the shade using wooden dowels.
The f inal l ight ing structure resulted in a glass l ike shade, that glows whi le shedding l ight into a l ighter cardboard structure.
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SIDE CONNECTIONS AutoCad, Photoshop.
Continuity is a chair designed according to my own de-
sign hypothesis. I wanted to create something minimal
and sleek by using minimum components. The less com-
ponents used, the more minimal the chair looks, hence
the name cont inuity, ref lect ing the cont inuous mater ia ls
used. The only mater ia l that makes the chair is acryl ic
since i ts l ight weight and translucent. The scaled model
of the chair was exhibited at Malta Design Week, May
2014.
T R A N S F O R M A B L EF A S H I O NIn a team of three, we were assigned to design
a capsule col lect ion of transformable garments,
then chose one to produce for a fashion show.
The image shown is the f inal, chosen garment,
We focused on explor ing di f ferent textures and
techniques to make the transformation more
dramatic. The garment starts as a black wrap
dress which features a tube l ike texture made
using a folding technique f i l led with foam.
The dress is then uncl ipped from the shoul-
ders to turn i t into a col lar - l ike cape using a
grey, woolen texture. The sty le was kept quite
minimal, using monochromatic colours, and a
simpe black and white photoshoot to enhance
the mater ia ls used.
Black tubular garment using a folding tech-
nique to create texture.
Transformed into a col lar - l ike cape using a
grey woolen texture.
Cara Cucina In groups of two, we had a project assigned with another Local company, Fino, who supply Venteta Cucine to Malta. The
assignment was to design a funct ional k i tchen space for a young couple, who enjoy entertaining. Immediately we thought of
incorporat ing a dining and social area to the kitchen so that i t can be an overal l interact ive space.
Cara Cucina PLAN
PLAN
VISUAL IMAGES (SketchUp)
SECTIONS
REFRIGIRATORSTORGAGE
SHELVINGUTENSIL BAR
SPICE RACK AND
STORAGE
WASTE BIN
SHELVING
IN BUILT CHOPPING
BOARD
DETAILED DRAWINGS ON NEXT PAGE
DETAILED DRAWINGS ON NEXT PAGE
SPICE RACK AND STORAGE
CHOPPING BOARD AND WASTE BIN
DETAILS
MULTI FUNCTIONAL PULL OUT DRAWER. A SPICE RACK IS FOUND IN THE FRONT AND MORE STORAGE MAY BE UTILIZED ONCE OPENED.
THE IN BUILT CHOPPING BOARD MAY BE SHIFTED ONCE USED TO SLIDE OFF ANY EX-TRA WASTE INTO HYGENIC COMPARTMENT THAT LEADS TO A WASTE BIN. THIS AVOIDS HAVING TO RUN TO A BIN WITH COLLECTED WASTE. THE WASTE BIN CAN THEN BE PULLED OUT AS INDICATED.
T O W N H O U S EI N T E R I O R SAs one of our Inter ior design assignments, we
were given a tradit ional Maltese townhouse to
renovate. As a group of three, we analyzed the
space and transformed it into one that is func-
t ional, sty l ish and comfortable for a fami ly of
three in this day and age. We tackled the space
asa whole by el iminat ing wal ls to create a more
funct ional space. Whi le introducing contempo-
rary features, we st i l l noted the tradit ional ele-
ments and enhanced them to create a certain
contrast.
EXISTING PLAN
FINISHED REVISED PLAN
OFFICE
DININGBATHROOM ENTRANCE
KITCHENLIVINGENTERTAINMENT OUT-
DOOR AREA
Proposed Existing
GENERAL A R R A N G M E N T PLAN
ADDITIONAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN
LANDING BEDROOM
MAIN BEDROOM
EN SUITE
WALK IN WARDROBE
LAUNDRY ROOMOFFICEGALERY
BATH ROOM
American Oak Traditional Tiles Traditional Tiles
Cobbled Tiles Grass Carpet
MATERIALS PROPOSED
MAIN BEDROOM
EN SUITE
WALK IN WARDROBE
GROUND FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN
Digital Media Task Lighting Decorative Lighting Accent Lighting Ambient Lighting
Light Fixtures
Circuits
2 Gang Switch
1 Gang Switch
GROUND FLOOR CIRCUIT PLAN
FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN
Ceiling Surface Light Fixtures Wall Surface Light Fixture Low Wall Lights B-Side LED Wall Light Fixture
Light Fixtures
Circuits
2 Gang Switch
1 Gang Switch
FIRST FLOOR CIRCUIT PLAN
ENTRANCE
OFFICE
KITCHEN
LIVING AREA
OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT AREA
The above is a promotional poster for my f inal dissertat ion project.
The above is a promotional poster for my f inal dissertat ion project.
T H A N K Y O U