emily m. reidy design portfolio
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A short summation of my design work at Harrington College of Design and freelance work with Dovetail Design.TRANSCRIPT
Emi ly M. Reidy
e re idyemm@gmai l .com
w www.emi lymreidy.wordpress.com
p 847.858.1138
a 3566 N. Hermitage Chicago, IL 60613
TABLE OF CONTENTS i Designer Biography
ii Resume
Project Work - Harrington College of Design 01 Element Hotel
02 Helsinki Library
Project Work - Dovetail Design 03 Northbrook, IL Residence
04 Chicago Condominium Rehabilitation
Appendix 05 Technical Drawings
06 Graphic Design & Branding
07 Rhino Experimentation
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I am a creative mind with analytical tendencies.
I love new challenges and I’m never bored. This mind set has taken me on countless adventures.
I truly believe that a well designed space can better the life of the user.
Growing up in a creative household, I learned to appreciate good design at an early age. When I realized this was unique, I went back to school to learn how to share it with the world.
I have a diverse background, an accountant by trade and an MFA in Interior Design. I am passionate about cultivating a culture of a well-lived and well-loved life through authentic spaces.
I am excited about my future as an interior designer. The balance of creativity and practicality is a fabulous way to integrate my intuitive design skills and professional background into a well rounded design career!
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EducationHarrington College of Design Chicago, ILMasters of Arts in Interior Design January 2011 - August 2013
o Concentrated education in dynamic community design; highlighting perception and user experienceo Group leader of the winning design team for the Branded Environments competition, May 2013o Focused course experience in residential design, sustainability, technology, branding, color theory, wayfinding, and graphic designo Active team member in the DIFFA Dining By Design event in November, 2012
University of Dayton Dayton, OHB.S. Accountancy and Entreprenerual Leadership September 2003 - December 2007
University of Granada - Semester Abroad Granada, SpainGained cultural expereince through full immersion and extensive travel January - August 2006
Qualifications, Proficiencies and Interests:Proficient with Autodesk products including AutoCAD, 3DSMax and Revit, SketchUp, Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word,
Adobe Creative Suite, Google Products, Prezi, Rhino, PeopleSoft, ConstantContact, Citrix, and MS Dynamic CRM Extremely well organized and internally motivated Positive and charismatic Skilled multi-tasker Adapts well to change Calm in a fast paced environment
Strong communication skills both oral and writtenSharp analytical and conceptual skillsCreative and resourcefulExpert problem-solver and out-of-the-box thinkerInterests include traveling, yoga, painting and volunteering
Work ExperienceDovetail Design Chicago, ILFreelance Designer October 2012 - PresentProjects include:
o 6,000 sqft custom build home in Evanston, Illinoiso 3,000 sqft custom build home in Sonoma, Californiao 2,600 sqft home remodel in Marin, Californiao Gut rehabilitation of a kitchen and dining room in a historic Chicago condominumo Re-styling of a 1,400 sqft home in Northbrook
Paper Source Chicago, ILExecutive Assistant to the CEO and COO March 2011 - May 2013Responsibilities include:
o Worked closely with the Visual Merchandising Director and New Store Construction coordinator to infuse excitement into the brand across 82 stores nationwide through window displays, FF&E placement and communication to store management.
o Redesigned the Paper Source Headquarters with a limited budget and utilizing Paper Source brand strategy and productso Project management of the Store Operations team including new store construction, Real Estate administration and budget and
capital expenditure forecastingo Conducted training seminars on new systems and efficiencies
Jones Lang LaSalle Chicago, ILSenior Accountant January 2008 - February 2011Responsibilities include:
o Financial reporting and analysis; budget and reforecast exercises across multiple business lineso Expense, accounts receivable and accounts payable review and analysiso Revenue recognition, real estate contract review, Gross v. Net analysis; audit reporting preparation and participation o Instrumental in process and procedure improvements; implemented many new systems and created efficiencies in everyday
processes in a fast paced and deadline driven atmosphere
Volunteer Experience Junior Council of Children's Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL Executive Secretary January 2010 - February 2013
Responsibilities include: o Director of all Junior Council communications and historical archives; liason between Junior Council and the CMH Foundationo Represent and build the Junior Council brand through graphics; both print and digitalo Raised over $50k cumulative in the 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 fundraising periods for CMH
References available upon request.
Emily M. Reidy3655 N. Hermitage, Chicago, IL [email protected] | 847.858.1138
elementChoose your adventure and find your Element. Element is the future of adventure travel.
The Element hotel concept allows travelers to choose their adventure by extracting their hotel room from the base hotel and placing it one of seventeen pre-selected off site locations. Each location offers a range of terrain from ski to sun to surf. Any way you choose, the experience will be unique.
ELEMENT HOTEL | EXTERIOR VIEW
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CAPSULES
The capsules are all designed to easily fit on the flatbed of a truck and can be removed and re-inserted into the hotel with ease and without disruption to other guests.
The off site foundations for the removed capsules are equipped with electrical and plumbing connections. Guests at the off-site locations have the opportunity to be connected to the base hotel and surrounding attractions through the Element digital concierge system.
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LEVEL SIX: RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
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PROGRAMMING
Element Hotel was modelled after the Periodic Table of Elements.
Our team designed a program to fit within the building shape allowing for plenty of guest suites and amenities. Each guest room, or capsule, can be easily removed from the main hotel and returned. The continuous extraction of capsules contributes to the ever changing façade of the building. At night, the voided units left from the extracted capsules are illuminated with a soothing glow.
LEVEL ONE: LOBBY & ROOM ACCESS
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Keskeinen Kirjasto (The Central Library) is a celebration of Finnish design history and a commemoration of being awarded the 2012 Design Capital of the World.
Keskeinen Kirjasto will function as library as well as a space for the community to collaborate, educate and participate in Helsinki’s vast offering of cultural richness. We have designed a library that we hope will serve as a cultural hub, in a technological and physical way.
SITE PLAN
EXTERNAL VIEW OF ENTRANCE AT NIGHT
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INTERIOR VIEWS
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
FLOOR PLANS
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SECTION VIEW - EAST
SECTION VIEW - WEST
VIEW FROM PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY02
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Northbrook, Illinois Residence
Job Description:
A young couple purchased their first home and was in need of styling but staying within a very restrictive budget.
Dining Room: Before Dining Room: After
Living Room: Before Living Room: After
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COMPLETED PROJECTSChicago, Illinois Kitchen & Dining Room Rehabilitation
Job Description:
A small condominium in a historic Chicago walk up needed a major face lift. The kitchen was gutted and replaced with modern appliances, dark cabinetwork and granite counter tops. A once hidden brick wall was exposed in the dining room and juxtaposed with a “Hollywood glam” dining room set and light fixture.
Kitchen: Before Kitchen: Almost there.. .
Dining Room: Before
Dining Room: Almost there.. .
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EMILY M. REIDYC. VASILIOS
ASSIGNMENT NO. 4
HARRINGTON COLLEGE OF DESIGN 3.12.2011
EMILY M. REIDYC. VASILIOS
ASSIGNMENT NO. 6
HARRINGTON COLLEGE OF DESIGN 3.24.2011
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
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MEGANROSSPUBLIC RELATIONS847.769.4269
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Megan Ross PRBusiness Suite:
Jen Hayden Logo & Branding:
Junior Council of Children’s Memorial Hospital Event Graphics
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Dovetail Design Branding Suite
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A N AT O M Y O F M O T I O N
Anatomy of Motion was based on the idea of zoomscape on the 3600 block of North Hermitage Ave. in Chicago, IL. A series of studies was completed focusing on the speed of passersby, the volume of their voice and the density of light. The following pages document the visual representation of these studies.
RHINO EXPERIMENTATION
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