Intentional design

A step-by-step process turning vision into reality

step 1 // CREATIVE:

Crafting the vision

rendering of cafe space
mood board with finishing samples like tile, fabric, metal, wood, glass
rendering of cafe facing counter with coffee equipment
rendering of outdoor dining space for mexican restaurant with umbrellas, string lights, and red furniture
mood board design vision of primary bedroom space in residential home. four poster bed, wood floors, floor mirror
mood board of design vision for retail space. moody colors, leather furniture, industrial feel, big windows
flat lay example of the finishes for a retail space, paint colors, countertop materials, light grain wood, stone
rendering of the seating area of a cafe coffee shop plus product shelving
rendering of counter in a cafe showing product, menu signage, and bathroom entrance
rendering of bathroom remodel in NYC residential space
rendering of a coffeeshop showing customer flow from order to pickup
design inspiration for shelving, storage, and lighting in a food hall
Mood board vision board for residential space with muted colors, draping lights, modern furniture
mood board and design vision with textures and colors from rope, brick walls, chain fences, brushed gold, glass and metal
rendering of a retail food and beverage space
rendering of fireplace seating area
mood board design inspo with neutral colors and earth tone finishes for residential space
rendering of large retail space, coffee shop, cafe with counter and seating
rendering of art installation hung from retail space ceiling
rendering of a large cafe to go in a renovated historic building in NYC
rendering of custom art mural on dark green cafe wall

step 2 // technical:

Communicating the design

Floor plan showing where finishes go in NYC cafe retail space. Designed with Revit and Indesign.
Floor plan of a restaurant retail space indicating furniture layout and egress path
Floor plan of restaurant kitchen showing key operational elements and equipment. Designed in Revit.
Floor plan of a restaurant retail space indicating furniture layout and egress path. Designed in revit.
Floor plan showing restaurant kitchen equipment enlarged. Designed in Revit and bluebeam.
Power plan for NYC apartment renovation. Designed in Sketchup and Layout.
NYC apartment floor finish plan. Designed in Sketchup and Layout.
Miami restaurant indoor outdoor floor plan and seating layout. Designed in Revit.
Two floor plans as part of operational study mapping staff movements during peak and off peak times.
Elevations of a kitchen renovation in a NYC apartment. Designed in Sketchup and Layout.
Elevations and detail for the back bar of a NYC coffee shop.
Furniture plan for retail restaurant in NYC.
Construction documents. Floorplan of restaurant in Arlington, VA showing elevation and details.
NYC apartment bathroom renovation finishes.
Initial zoning diagram for large food hall in San Francisco.
Elevation for food hall vendor booth in NYC.
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step 3 // BUILD:

Overseeing the execution

retail cafe space with gold mandalas on ceiling and hanging chandeliers, baristas behind counter
bar and seating area of colorful mexican taco restaurant
art instillation on wall with replica film reels and film strips showing scenes from movies and shows
industrial retail space in remodeled historic NYC building. Dark tones, raw materials, luxurious vibe
art installation of books hanging from a large chandelier in a retail cafe space
thick rope installation added to ceiling of a cafe coffee shop
monochromatic mural on wall behind the seating are of a cafe
stately entrance to an industrial looking cafe in a historic building with seating outside
detail of art stenciled onto black brick wall
all concrete bathroom of a large retail space in NYC
Seating and host stand at colorful mexican taco restaurant
detail showing light installed under countertops and behind molding so give it a glow
cozy and inviting cafe seating space with leather sofa, rug, stools hanging lights
lobby of elevated office space. white accent wall, large windows, elegant furniture
all wood cafe space with film installation on the wall
Restaurant seating area with accent slats behind leather booths and colorful mural on the wall
bright carpeted hallway in office building with red benches and photos along the wall
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closeup of detailing on midcentury modern inspired seating for a historic cafe
fire place area of a coffeeshop seating area

step 4 // standardizing:

Ensuring consistency

Interior design guidelines for menus and signage in vendor booths of a food hall to maintain cohesive branding and look and feel
Booth diagram with build guidelines for vendor booths in an urban food hall
Diagrams of different vendor booth styles based on location within food hall
Storefront components of a chain of Mexican restaurants to maintain brand consistency
Bar components of a chain of Mexican restaurants to maintain brand consistency
Page from an FF&E guide for a national restaurant company showing details and dimensions of table with tiered glass shelves
Interior design guidelines for storage in vendor booths of a food hall to maintain cohesive branding and look and feel
Diagram of floor plan zones within a large food and bev retail space
Page from an FF&E guide for a national restaurant company showing details and dimensions of merchandising refrigerator with custom graphics
Back of house components of a chain of Mexican restaurants to maintain brand consistency
Page from an FF&E guide for a national restaurant company showing details and dimensions of a small table with glass shelves
Interior design guidelines for countertops in vendor booths of a food hall to maintain cohesive branding and look and feel
Interior design guidelines showing entry highlights of a chain of Mexican restaurants to maintain brand consistency
Interior design guidelines for the front wall in vendor booths of a food hall to maintain cohesive branding and look and feel
Detailed interior design guide showing kitchen components of a chain of Mexican restaurants to maintain operational consistency