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Student Interior Design Portfolio

Rebecca Romero



Rebecca Romero

There are countless interesting facets of the Rebecca Romero
human experience that connect us, but the one Resume
that continuously holds my interest is interaction.
The spaces we occupy affect us on emotional,
psychological, and physical scales and have a
serious impact on our daily lives. Interior design
gives us the tools we need to provide the optimal
surroundings possible for ourselves and future
generations.

While I am interested accessible, sustainable
design for all I gravitate towards its influence on
people in need. Studies have shown the positive
significance interior design has on those
navigating through life on the autistic spectrum,
and I believe through additional research and
development we can create environments where
everyone can learn, work and grow to become
their best selves.

Resume
Professional History and Qualifications

2014-Present Customer Service and Quality Assurance

Customer Service Associate and • Increased number of consistent repeat customers by successfully managing clientele needs in pleasant
Assistant Visual Merchandiser and constructive manners
• Exceeded sales goals with a combination of thorough product knowledge, design skill, and well placed
At Home Decor Store marketing strategies
Lewisville, TX • Ensured customer satisfaction through establishing multi-faceted services to clients; accomplished
through following up on all problems or concerns that arose in any step of the buying, delivering, and
2013-2014 receiving processes
• Improved the efficiency of daily operations through streamlining inventory, order and release systems
Interior Decorator and
Operations Coordinator Design Consulting
The Englishman’s Interiors
Addison, TX • Developed innovative design concepts for clientele through material sample presentations and detailed
computerized floor plans
2011-2012 • Responded to questions about all facets of design coordination with extensive knowledge of
manufacturing, retailing, and delivery processes
Intern • Recommended cost-effective alternatives and options to satisfy clients’ budgetary limitations; in turn this
Linda F. Roberts Interior Design lead to increasing sales from a market portion that was previously overlooked
Dallas, TX
Administrative

• Facilitated office management; organized, drafted, and edited company-wide documentation
• Created industry-specific manuals that decreased training time and common trainee mistakes
• Monitored the reallocation and redistribution of materials and funds
• Provided general office support

Program Related Skills Working Expert
Knowlege

Objective Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
I am a hardworking, Microsoft Excel
intelligent, independent
thinker with extensive Adobe InDesign
design knowledge and Adobe Illustrator
customer service expertise. Adobe Photoshop
My objective is to acquire
gainful employment that SketchUp
Revit
will facilitate my AutoCAD
development as an interior
designer while I continue to Method CRM
QuickBooks
pursue a Bachelors in
Interior Design. General Skills

Organizational Rebecca Romero
Public Speaking Resume
Leadership
Time Management
Efficiency
Adaptability



“Eiffel saw his Tower in the form of a serious
object, rational, useful; men return it to him
in the form of a great baroque dream which
quite naturally touches on the borders of the

irrational ... architecture is always dream
and function, expression of a utopia and

instrument of a convenience.”

― Roland Barthes, The Eiffel Tower and Other Mythologies

SketchUp

Californian Modernism

A warm space with clean lines, peppered Master Bath Master Bed
with simple personal touches to add Master Bath
character without clutter. The open Master Bed
concept floor plan encourages interaction Laundry Guest Bed Guest Bed
and focuses on communal areas without Guest Bath Laundry Guest Bath
forfeiting privacy in individual rooms.
This is a space designed around human Kitchen Floor Plan
need; a functional loft with a touch of
warmth, personality, and natural elements Living
while maintaining a pure, clean,
minimalistic design. Kitchen Living

Master Bath Master Bed Master Bath Master Bed
Laundry Laundry

Circulation Full Bathroom Hall Guest Bed
Primary User Zone Guest Bath
Kitchen Secondary User Zone

Guest Bed Kitchen Living
Guest Bath Reading
Living

Kitchen Kitchen and Mudroom
Kitchen Living Room
Longitudinal Section Master Bedroom

Rebecca Romero
SketchUp

SketchUp and Photoshop

Contemporary Loft

A personal research project

A secluded retreat that centers around the
essentials, this open concept plan features
large windows that connect the inhabitant
to nature at all times. Cool palettes provide a
refreshing and modern twist to this isolated
haven.

Relaxation Zone
Working Zone

Reading Room Living Reading Room Kitchen

Master Bed Living Master Bed Laundry
Master Bath Patio Master Bath
Kitchen

Repeating ridges and bumps create a sen- The inclusion of
sory level to this one-person flat, illumi- live plants will
nating that texture can be utilized as an add an additional
intriguing design detail as well as a calm- calming element
ing mechanism. Through multiple studies, to the
Philadelphia’s Jefferson School of Health atmosphere of
Professions concluded certain textures help this small loft.
improve the daily function of individuals The combination
with autism. of small plants
In addition to the inclusion of and large
texture, this design also employs windows will
the psychology of color. Studies provide
conducted by dozens of sources connection to
stress the importance of color, nature without
especially for those with Asperer’s crowding the
Syndrome. Sensory overload is a space.
daily struggle to those with
color sensitivity; this neutral color
palette featuring cool grays, blues
and blacks prevents neural

overload.

Rebecca Romero
SketchUp and
Photoshop



Rebecca Romero
SketchUp and
Photoshop

Photoshop

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Photoshop In addition to my personal
Contemporary Loft project, I
also developed my Photoshop Rebecca Romero
skills outside the classroom. Photoshop
While the Interior Design
program at the University of
North Texas is illuminating
and inclusive, I felt my
Photoshop skills were lacking.
Over the course of several
weeks I became more
comfortable with the
interface and was able to
focus my practice sessions on
interior and graphic design.
These pictures embody the
multiple skillsets I
concentrated on, including
but not limited to texturing,
color filters, pixel
manipulation, and layer
masks. Through these
practice sessions I became
more confident in my graphic
and design skills with
Photoshop, and I am excited
to explore additional Creative
Cloud programs through
UNT and my individual
4 pursuits.

AutoCAD

The following AutoCAD
drawings are the results from a
case study in residential home
planning. In lieu of concept
development and ideation,
the accumulation of skills and
program knowledge were the
focus.

A-001

Residential House Renovation

Ground Level Floor and RCP Plans

AutoCAD

A-002 Rebecca Romero
AutoCAD
Residential House Renovation

Second Level Floor and RCP Plans

AutoCAD

A-003

Residential House Renovation

Elevations and Section Cuts

AutoCAD

A-003

Residential House Renovation

Elevations and Section Cuts

Rebecca Romero
AutoCAD

Revit

While AutoCAD is the international program for architectural and engineering projects, Revit is quickly gaining popularity in construction
and design worlds. Although there was a steep learning curve for this program, the resulting construction drawings were created in a far more
timely manner than their AutoCAD counterparts. By researching through architectural journals and asking the teachers and professionals I
interact with, I believe Revit will replace AutoCAD in the upcoming decades. Through this case study in programming I now have a working
understanding of Revit, and I am excited to continue developing my understanding of this exciting and efficient program.

Revit

Rebecca Romero
Revit

Revit

Revit

Rebecca Romero
Revit

Sources

Color Sensitivity and Textural Information

-neuro-atypical.com/2011/08/02/color-me-happy-aka-light-and-color-sensitivity-in-aspergers-syndrome

-www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/study-finds-sensory-integration-therapy-benefits-children-autism
-www.springer.com/psychology/child+%26+school+psychology/journal/10803
-www.autismspeaks.org/science/grants/effectiveness-sensory-based-strategies-improving-adaptive-behaviors-children-autism

Texture and Portrait Photos used in Photoshop

Image 1 -https://www.mottmac.com/power/wave-current-and-tidal
-Alexander Yakovlev, Alice
Image 2 -http://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/eij/article/grand_folly/
-Alexander Yakovlev, Lena
Image 3 -Rebecca Romero
-Alexander Yakovlev, Anna
Image 4-https://www.pexels.com/photo/nature-trees-blur-blurred-1348/
-Alexander Yakovlev, Ann

Cover and side panel image - Venice, Italy by Sunga Park
A special thank you to the talented Sunga Park; her beautiful, dreamlike watercolors not only provided the cover image for this portfolio, they also influenced the color

palettes and general style I chose. Her elusive architecture series is a fantastic collection of art, and can be found on www.beautifullife.info.