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DESIGN STRENGTHS

HUMAN-CENTERED APPROACH

 

RESEARCH & PROGRAMMING

 

CONCEPTS & IDEATION

VISUAL COMMUNICATION


SPACING PLANNING 

SKETCHING & DRAWING

PERSONALITY STRENGTHS

INTELLECTUAL  & ABSTRACT THINKER

 

INNOVATIVE CREATOR

 

SYSTEMS THINKER


ANALYTICAL PROBLEM-SOLVER

OPEN-MINDED

DETAIL-ORIENTED

SOFTWARE SKILLS

AUTOCAD  ooo

SKETCHUP ooo

INDESIGN ooo

MICROSOFT OFFICE ooo

ILLUSTRATOR oo

PHOTOSHOP oo

PODIUM o

REVIT o

AUTOCAD ARCHITECTURE o

CERTIFICATIONS
NCIDQ IDFX
Passed November 2020

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Interior Design Instructor / Full-Time Faculty
Sullivan University, College of Technology and Design
August 2017 - present
Currently teach five interior design courses per quarter. These courses include:
- IDB 121 Visual Communications I: Hand-rendering & Perspective Drawing
- DRF 135 AutoCad: Architectural Computer-Aided Design & Drafting
- IDB 141 Human Factors: Space Planning & Anthropometrics
- IDB 161 Color Theory & Application
- IDB 171 Space & Form: 2D Sketches to 3D Digital Modeling
- IDB 181 Residential Studio
- IDB 201 Studio I: Hospitality Design
- IDB 211 Visual Communications II: Digital Media Software
- IDB 221 Digital Modeling (Revit)
- IDB 251 Interior Systems and Construction
- IDB 271 Contract Documentation anfd Detailing
- IDB 291 Studio II: Workplace Design
- IDB 301 Special Topics: Using Biomimicry to design products
- IDB 341 Studio IV: Healthcare Design
- IDB 401 Studio V: Higher Education Design
- IDB 421: Graduate Studio I: Senior Capstone Research & Programming
- IDB 431 Portfolio & Critique

Leadership at Sullivan University

Led the 2018 and 2019 Sullivan Interior Design Summer Camps for high school students in which they learned about hospitality design and designed projects in Google SketchUp.

 

Led two Tech Days in 2019 and 2020 for high school students in which they learned Google SketchUp.

 

Collaboration at Sullivan University

Collaborated with The Bakery at Sullivan University to re-design their space with students in Studio II (Spring 2019).

 

Worked with the Library and Tutor Center at Sullivan Main to re-design their tutor center spaces with students in DRF 135 (Summer 2019).

 

Temporary Lecturer / Instructor
University of Kentucky, School of Interiors

April - May 2017

 

- ID 364 Interior Environmental Control Systems

- ID 375 Interior Material and Construction Detailing 

- ID 321 Workplace Design Studio

Taught three classes for a faculty member during the last month of the semester due to an unexpected illness. The classes consisted of a second year Interior Environmental Control Systems class, in which I helped students understand how factors in the environment - sunlight, heating, cooling, thermal, electrical etc. - can effect building performance.

 

The other classes consisted of a third year Interior Material and Construction Detailing class, in which I assisted students in putting together a detailed set of construction documents, and the third year Workplace Design Studio, in which I provided feedback for each students’ workplace design project, which consisted of different concepts, logos, floorplans, 3D renderings, etc. for their studio final.

Teaching & Graphics Assistant
University of Kentucky, School of Interiors

Aug. 2016 - Dec. 2016

 

- ID 263 Digital Media

- ID 101 Introduction to Interiors: Planning/Strategy/Design

 

Assisted in teaching multiple design programs (AutoCAD, SketchUp, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Rhino, After Effects) and graphic design skills to second year students in a Digital Media class. Also led recitation sessions for an Introduction to Design 101 class, and was available to all students and faculty who needed help in design programs or needed graphic design work done.

Research & Graphics Assistant
UK School of Interiors, UK HealthCare

Aug. 2015 - Aug. 2016

Assisted two interior design professors and UK HealthCare with collecting and entering data for a pre- and post occupancy evaluation comparing the design efficiency of the cardiovascular unit in the old UK hospital with the new UK Chandler hospital. Took part in the research studies, entered data, created infographics representing the data, and created a report utilizing my graphic design skills to show the results from the pre- and post-occupancy evaluation (click to view report). 

Graphic Designer
UK College of Arts & Sciences
June 2015 - July 2016

 

Designed and created a wide range of projects consisting of website banners, posters, flyers, T-Shirts, brochures, postcards, booklets, logos, etc. Collaborated with the interior design department to create wayfinding and signage graphics for spaces and buildings on UK's campus

(click to view work).

 

 

Teaching Assistant
University of Kentucky, School of Interiors

Jan. 2015 - May 2015

 

- ID 321 Workplace Design Studio

Responsibilities included grading, assisting in class teaching and demonstrations, critiquing projects, offering advice and feedback, while helping third year design students learn material for the workplace studio.

Interior Design Intern 

Leslie Cotter Interiors LLC

Aug. 2014 - Dec. 2014

 

Assisted in conceptual design process for healthcare, residential and event projects. Participated as a team member in client meetings. Visited project sites during construction administration phase.

Interior Design Intern
Deborah Drury Interior Design

May 2013 - July 2014

 

Produced commercial and residential 3D renderings and floorplans for clients. Range of work included pricing, ordering and managing resource room as well as assisting in client meetings and site visits from conceptual design through construction.

 

Set Design Intern: City on A Hill Productions

May 2012

Team member of the art department for movie production company. Specialized in prop management. Organized, documented and budgeted for art department and assisted in dressing the set.

Independent/Freelance Design Work
2009- present
Design and build furniture, hand-paint wooden signs, reupholster chairs and offer residential interior design advice for clients (click to see work)
 
Design a variety of graphics for clients including business cards, wedding invites, website designs, logo designs, and other graphic signs.

Also create drawings & paintings for clients. Mediums include: Colored Pencils, Acrylic Paint & Oil Paint. Design graphic work including diagrams, infographics, flyers, business cards, invites, logos and branding for clients.

Projects: 

Feb.-June 2020: Assisted in the space planning, FF&E selection and installation during the renovation process for The Barre Code, a women's fitness boutique in Louisville, KY.

Feb. 2014: Created multiple floorplan furniture options for Allstate Insurance Office to assist in the space planning and circulation of office layout for client.

July 2014: Produced 3D renderings and conceptual ideas for Whiskey Row Loft Apartment in downtown Louisville for a client (click to see design). 

EDUCATION
M.A. in Interior Design: University of Kentucky 
Focused on designing environments and products for those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
2 year Program:  2015 - 2017
GPA | 3.8

B.A. in Interior Design: University of Kentucky
CIDA Accredited Program

​Aug. 2010 - May 2014

Graduating GPA | 3.3

New Academy of Fine Arts: NABA: Milan, Italy
SAI Study Abroad Program

​June 2013 - July 2013

Classes: Graphic Design & Cultural Tour of the Design in Milan

Assumption High School: Louisville, KY

​2006 - 2010

Graduating GPA | 3.9

AP Drawing & Painting | score: 4/5

COMPETITIONS
& AWARDS
IDEA State U Kentucky Regional Competition
Finalist | March 2017


Was selected to pitch i-Remember at the regional competition at Lindsey Wilson College. My team submitted a business plan and marketing video you can view here. We created a marketing display and pitched my idea to business and entrepreneurial professionals.

UK Venture Challenge Competition
1st Place $1,500 Cash Prize | Feb. 2017


Competed in the University of Kentucky Venture Challenge Competition and pitched i-Remember to a panel of judges. My team placed first winning $1,500, and we were entered into the IDEA State U Competition. 

 

UK Venture Studio Bootcamp Competition

5th Place $250 Cash Prize | Dec. 2016

Competed in the end of the year Venture Studio Competition and pitched i-Remember to judges. i-Remember came in 5th place winning $250. Our team was the only team to place that was not lead by a UK faculty member or experienced professional. I was the team leader and had two other UK students on my team. ​​

IDEC Conference
Master's Research Presentation | October 2016
Presented research from graduate thesis project at the Midwest Region IDEC (Interior Design Educators Council) Conference to design professionals and educators. Click here to see IDEC presentation.
UK Venture Studio Bootcamp
Team Lead for Product Idea | Aug. - Dec. 2016
Was recruited to enter my product idea (i-Remember) into the UK Venture Studio Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs. Learned about what it takes to run a business and how to pitch to entrepreneurs. Led my two team members throughout the process and pitched i-Remember in three competitions. Click here to learn about the UK Venture Studio.
SPARK Competition
Presented Research & Prototype | May 2016

Presented my product idea for Alzheimer's and dementia patients, called i-Remember, at the SPARK Competition for The Kentucky Angel Investor & Entrepreneur Summit. Click here to see poster.
VOLUNTEER
Best Friends Adult Day Care Center for Alzheimer's
April 2016 - Dec. 2016
Have been volunteering every Friday to help Alzheimer's patients and keep them company while they attend Best Friends. The people at Best Friends became a huge part of my Master's Project. 

 

 

Habitat for Humanity
2008
Built a house for a family in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
MARISSA WILSON DESIGN 
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