PORTFOLIO

DANI CROSS

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO

INTRODUCTION

Design is not just my passion, but a lifestyle. With years of designing jewelry and styling clients, my continued
desire for creativity led me to a small design firm over a decade ago, where my interest for designing interiors
was piqued. In a few short years, I developed design skills from different aspects of the industry, including
residential design with an emphasis on kitchens and bathrooms, hospitality design, project management and
product development. In an effort to further enhance my artistic and creative skills, I completed my Master’s
degree at the Academy of Art University in order to build on my design knowledge, gain advanced design
expertise, explore new ideas and embrace complex challenges.

With a well trained eye for quality and craftsmanship, I strive to continue creating innovative and functional
spaces for clients through thoughtful planning and creative problem-solving. My design style focuses on
stepping out of the box to create distinctive interiors that highlight each client’s lifestyle and interests through
bold uses of color and textures. As a detail-oriented and highly motivated designer, I am seeking to expand my
experience by working alongside fellow designers to produce high quality interiors, solve new challenges and
broaden my design skills in order to create signature interiors.

EDUCATION

2015 | 2018 Academy of Art University, San Francisco
Master of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture and Design

2001 | 2005 University of Southern California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

1997 | 2001 Notre Dame High School, Sherman Oaks
Senior Class Vice President, Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheerleader

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2016 | Present Interior Innovations Design Studio DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Principle Interior Designer, Owner SPECIAL SKILLS

2017 | 2017 Grace Blu Designs | Newport Beach 3

Interior Designer

2016 | 2017 Rove Designs | Newport Beach

Assistant Interior Designer

2016 | 2017 Offay Design Studio | Newport Beach

Assistant Interior Designer

2010 | 2011 Mr. Cabinet Care | Anaheim
Sales and Design Consultant

2010 | 2010 Enkeboll Designs | Carson

Sales and Technical Design

2006 | 2012 Stone Craft | Lake Forest
Kitchen and Bath Design Consultant, Operations Manager

General Typing 85 wpm, 10-key

Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Adobe ArchiCAD, 202-20 Design, SketchUp, Cabinet Vision

Design

Sales and Finances Quickbooks, Sales Force, Studio Designer

DESIGN
PROJECTS

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HOTEL GUEST ROOM 10

07 RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN

RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR 11

08 RESIDENTIAL BATHROOM

RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR 12

09 THESIS PROJECT

RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR 5

HOTEL GUEST ROOM
This second bedroom in a hotel
cottage blends the beach lifestyle
with vibrant colors and textures
for a playful space for guests to
vacation. Key features include
custom designed furniture pieces,
innovative use of materials, and
coordinated fabric selections.


Design Firm: Grace Blu Design

Newport Beach, CA

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BACHELOR PAD
Subtle pops of pattern and color
were used to transform this
Newport Beach living room into
an inviting space for entertaining
friends and family. Fabrics
and decorative pieces were
thoughtfully incorporated with
existing furniture and finishes.


Design Firm: Grace Blu Design

Newport Beach, CA

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BREAKFAST NOOK
A small nook was transformed
into a cozy informal dining space
for this Huntington Beach family.
A custom bench was designed
with easily accessible storage
and coordinated pillow fabrics.
Furniture and accessories were
chosen to compliment the
existing kitchen while providing a
fresh, updated look.

Design Firm: Grace Blu Design
Newport Beach, CA

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MASTER BEDROOM
A well-traveled couple desired
a modern bedroom that
complimented their treasures
from around the world. Rustic
wood floors were designed with
contemporary glass and leather
tiles, creating an exceptional
blend with their existing
furniture and art pieces.


Design Firm: Stone Craft

Lake Forest, CA

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KITCHEN REMODEL
Modern meets farmhouse in
this large kitchen designed for
cooking and entertainment.
Custom cabinetry was built for
functionality as well as focal
points for decorative dishware.
Glass tiles compliment both
the natural stone and quartz
countertops.

Design Firm: Stone Craft

Lake Forest, CA

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MASTER SHOWER
In this uniquely shaped shower,
walls were removed to create an
open and relaxing space. Natural
stone pebbles were mixed with
porcelain tiles, allowing for a
natural look while providing easy
maintenance. A combination of
shower fixtures were selected to
accommodate each user with a
multitude of bathing choices.

Design Firm: Interior Innovations Design Studio

Newport Beach, CA

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THESIS ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY
PROJECT

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Prior to completion of the Master’s program INTRODUCTION
at the Academy, an interior design thesis
project was presented. The project consisted COMPONENTS
of 30,000 square feet of interior space with
five concentrated focus areas, demonstrating a DESIGN PROCESS:
successful project plan. As the largest waterfront ADJACENCY MATRICES
view in Newport Beach, I chose the location of BUBBLE DIAGRAMS
the current Balboa Pavilion with the intention SKETCHES
of reintroducing it to the city with features and FOCUS AREAS:
functions that would cater to residents and FLOOR PLANS
visitors of the area. The three floors of the new ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS
building focus on waterfront dining for the bar FURNITURE PLANS
and restaurant, event space, an eight-key boutique LIGHTING PLANS
hotel, rooftop deck and garden, business center, CEILING PLANS
and a sales office that celebrates the history of ELEVATIONS
the city with antique artifacts. SCHEDULES
RENDERINGS
PROJECT OVERVIEW: FF&E
ABSTRACT SPECIFICATIONS FOR ONE FOCUS AREA
CLIENT PROFILE CONCLUSION
USER PROFILES
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PRECEDENT STUDIES:
PRECEDENT STUDY 1
PRECEDENT STUDY 11

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT:
HISTORY OF NEIGHBORHOOD
SITE ANALYSIS
BUILDING ANALYSIS
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT STATEMENT

PROGRAM DETAILS:
PROGRAM STATEMENT
PROJECT PROGRAM

FOCUS AREAS

LOBBY

5'-0"

5'-0" SYMBOLS LEGEND DANIELLE

CROSS

CHAIR A ACADEMY
KELLEX - LYNFORD OF ART

SOFA A UNIVERSITY
KELLEX - LYNFORD

3'-0" ACCENT TABLE A

STANLEY - OASIS

5' MANZANITA MARTINI FINAL REVIEW

5'-0" TABLE SUMMER

3'-0"

CHAIR B AUGUST 10, 2018

KELLEX - WALKER

ACCENT TABLE B
STANLEY - OASIS
MERIDIAN

NOTE:
Ceiling height is 10'-0"

LOBBY / ENTRY ENLARGED FURNITURE PLAN N SHEET

SCALE: 3/16" = 1'0" A201

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FOCUS AREAS

BAR | LOUNGE

5' SYMBOLS LEGEND DANIELLE
5' CROSS
CHAIR A
5' KELLEX - BEAU ACADEMY
OF ART
TABLE A
MODIST - MARIS BAR UNIVERSITY
TABLE
FINAL REVIEW
CHAIR B SUMMER
STOLE LAB - MISS HOLLY
BARSTOOL AUGUST 10, 2018

4'-2" CHAIR C
MODIST - GOSHEN CHAIR

CHAIR D
KELLEX - PEYTON

TABLE B
MODIST - DEENA ROUND
DINING TABLE

5'-0" NOTE:
5'-0" 4'-6" Ceiling height is 10'-0"

BAR ENLARGED FURNITURE PLAN N SHEET

SCALE: 1/8" = 1'0" A202

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FOCUS AREAS

RESTAURANT

6'-2" 5'-0" SYMBOLS LEGEND DANIELLE
3'-3" 3'-11" CROSS
CHAIR A
3'-5" RESOURCE FURNITURE - ACADEMY
4'-7" STRIKE OF ART

2'-0" TABLE A UNIVERSITY
8'-2" KELLEX - ROUND TABLE
FINAL REVIEW
CHAIR B SUMMER
KELLEX - CULLEN CHAIR
AUGUST 10, 2018
TABLE B
KELLEX - SQUARE TABLE

CHAIR C
KELLEX - HARVELLE CHAIR

TABLE C
MODIST - FOUR POINT
TABLE AND BASE
TABLE D
MODIST - JESSE TABLE
AND BASE

NOTE:
Ceiling height is 10'-0"

RESTAURANT ENLARGED FURNITURE PLAN N SHEET

SCALE: 1/8" = 1'0" A203

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FOCUS AREAS

SALES OFFICE
| MUSEUM

3'-0" 2'-6" SYMBOLS LEGEND DANIELLE
3'-0" 3' CROSS
BENCH
KELLEX - TARA ACADEMY
OF ART
ACCENT TABLE
WEST ELM - LOOP UNIVERSITY
ROUND SIDE TABLE
FINAL REVIEW
CHAIR A SUMMER
KELLEX - HOPE
AUGUST 10, 2018
CHAIR B
KELLEX - EVERETT

5'-0"

DESK
RESTORATION
HARDWARE -
PRINTMAKER'S DESK

CHAIR C
KELLEX - TENNIE

NOTE:
Ceiling height is 10'-0"

SALES / MUSEUM ENLARGED FURNITURE PLAN N SHEET

SCALE: 3/16" = 1'0" A204

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FOCUS AREAS

BALLROOM

SYMBOLS LEGEND DANIELLE
CROSS
TABLE A
SHELBY WILLIAMS - ACADEMY
PLYWOOD ROUND OF ART
FOLDING TABLE
UNIVERSITY
CHAIR A
SHELBY WILLIAMS - FINAL REVIEW
STEEL BANQUET SUMMER
CHAIR
AUGUST 10, 2018
TABLE B
17 17 JANUS ET CIE - TATE
16 16 SQUARE TABLE
15 15
14 14 CHAIR B
13 13 JANUS ET CIE - TATE
12 12 BARSTOOL WITH ARMS
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10 10 NOTE:
99 Ceiling height is 10'-0"
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77
66
55
44
33
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BALLROOM ENLARGED FURNITURE PLAN N SHEET

SCALE: 1/16" = 1'0" A205

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THANK
YOU

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