the design portfolio of rachel miller. interior design student at the university of cincinnati. within this document you can discover hospitality, institutional, graphic and conceptual design. most projects were completed over a nine week period of school or co-op. enjoy.

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education

University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio 2007-Present College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning Major: Interior Design c/o 2013 Minor: Business GPA: 3.4/4.0 Participating in the Professional Practice Co-op Program, alternating quarters of college study with quarters of work in the field of Interior Design. Additionally, studied urban infrastructure and architecture abroad in Paris, France

Spanish River Community High School, Boca Raton, FL 2003-2007 GPA: 3.6/4.0 Top 15% of a class of 551 students

Parsons New School for Design 2006 Attended a summer intensive program in Interior Design. Learned the basics of technical drawing and interior design concepts.

experience

Simeone Deary Design Group September 2011-December 2011 Co-op Internship. Assisted on several interior design hospitality projects. Managed library and met with material representatives. Marcel Wanders Studio March 2011-June 2011 Studio Interior Design Intern. Actively collaborated on several studio projects. Assisted on several design and conceptual details. Designed a carpet layout for the Studio Office The Rockwell Group September 2010-December 2010 Co-op internship. I assisted on various hospitality design projects. I was also solely responsible for work on projects and reported to a principle at the company. I was given significant responsibilities.The Rockwell Group March 2010-June 2010 Co-op internship. I assisted on the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Marquee Nightclub in Las Vegas. I was influential in material choices, graphics, and furniture pieces. Acoustic Innovations 2004-2010

Assisted Senior Designer with interior theater spaces, including: colors, column designs and overall design. Worked as an accountant as well, running reports, payroll, and bank reconciliations. Attended CEDIA 2009 and worked on the floor as a specialist and designer.

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education

experience

Organization of Student Interior Designers 2009-PresentActive Student Member. Organize professional events such as portfolio reviews, competition submissions and hold weekly meetings.

Alpha Rho Chi Fraternity 2009-PresentArchitecture and allied arts professional fraternity. Worthy Associate Architect (Vice President) for the 2010-2011 School Year. Hold the responsibility to plan a social and a professional event every quarter. 2009 Homecoming Chair-integral in the building of our float as well as designing a concept, able to work as a team and was required to delegate certain aspects of the position.

Leaders of Environmental Awareness and Protection 2008-PresentAttended Powershift in Washington, D.C., a sustainable leadership conference, experienced workshops about living green and how to stimulate the “green” economy.

Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity 2007-PresentPromote fraternal ideals of scholarship, friendship, social and moral growth. Song Chair (2009-2010 School Year): Teach all active members the songs and chants of our greek organization for meetings, services, and recruitment. Also planned the Greek Week event God and Goddess. Participated in several community service, leadership and team building workshops.

Revit Architecture 2010, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, FormZ, AutoCAD 2010, Photography, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Keynote, Hand Drawings

organizations

skillsAlpha Lambda Delta Honorary Fraternity, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Dean’s List (6 Quarters)

honors

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While working at Marcel Wanders Studio, I was critical on several projects including the conceptual phase of the mondrian doha. One aspect that I was influential on was the graphic pattern library. I designed patterns that will be incorporated into the hotel’s key features. pattern library for mondrian doha

graphic design

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .While studying in Paris we were to examine an architectural feature and then document the essence. I chose to examine and create an installation inspired by the Parc de Bercy, a park that was divided into three major experiences. These experiences were then represented in string.

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Site at Opening

OpeningCommunal Retreat launches on site in Leh and greenery is planted to revive the land. Only accommodates six guests for enlightenment.

Year 1In the previous season, the guests were able to construct two of the individual exoskeletons. Resort can now accommodate eight guests.

Year 2The summer prior yielded four exoskeletons and winter festivals have begun to adopt the grounds. Resort can now acquire ten guests.

Year 8The site of the retreat is completed and guests begin construction on the amphitheater. Twenty individuals can visit.

Year 10Amphitheater is finished and twenty guests make pilgrimage in the summer. Winters are thriving with community and culture.

The concept was to design an off-grid eco-resort in Leh, India. The focus of my resort was rejuvenation, allowing the resort to grow over time with providing development for both the individual and the community. The resort was seasonal allowing for growth and development of the individual in summer and the Ladakh community in fall.

the rejuvenation projecthospitality design

Timeline

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the rejuvenation project

Dimensioned Plan Every 2 Meters

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The Communal Retreat employs a septic system for gray water and water is filtered back into the Earth. Photovoltaic panels on the south and eastern roofs allow for energy to be stored in the lounge and social space.

Plumbing and Electricity Systems

The communal hub of the rejuvenation project is central located within the premises. The communal space is divided into three main functions: eat, sleep, cleanse. The most important is centralized and focused toward sleep. The social space (depicted on right) allows for communal development which the individual cocoons lack.

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Dimensioned Section in Meters

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Dimensioned Typical Plan in Meters Elevation with Cocoon Extended in Meters Elevation with Cocoon Collapsed in Metersthe rejuvenation project

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Cincinnati students travelled to Ithaca, NY to work on a design charrette with the Cornell students. We assembled into groups and faced with the challenge of redesigning/branding a local vinery and their restaurant within 48 hours. Our concept incorporated a synergy of their two specialities and embraced improvement.

red newt charrettehospitality design

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red newt charrette

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .While working at the Rockwell Group, I was able to create a conceptual bar design for the Hard Rock in Las Vegas. The long bar concept is about luxury, glam, and spectacle. This scheme includes a palate of black and gold, button tufting, and crystals to complete the look. (Rendering done by in house renderer)

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nobu lounge long bar concept

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .While working at the Rockwell Group, I designed a concept for a new healthy option for grab-n-go in airports. This includes the rendering (done by in house renderer), the floor plan, and inspiration images. We used a garden concept to portray fresh, clean, and natural, all key features of the brand.

grab-n-go eco-restaurant hospitality design

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grab-n-go eco-restaurant

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The literary center was designed to be an outreach for the Clifton-Cincinnati area. My main focuses were light, green spaces, and spatial geometries. These main concepts were derived from the context of the area and the incorporation of sustainable elements.

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