Light Fixture Project - Dragon Lamp

Name: Sarah Treutel
Class: DS 220- Design Fundamentals II
Major: Interior Architecture

The assignment was to design a light fixture using recyclable materials.  This dragon head was constructed using chicken wire as the skeleton, on to which clear, plastic cutlery was glued to mimic scales.  The transparency of the scales causes the dragon head to glow when illuminated, making this piece a beautiful as well as function lamp.     

*Recipient of the Best in Foundations Class

ZONK

Name: Halie Weigel
Class: DS 622
Major: Interior Architecture

For the design of this office space it was critical to integrate branding in a way that was unique to the client. This meant incorporating technology and an experiential atmosphere that reflects the mission of an up and coming gaming company. The employees of Zonk are diverse in both skill and their professional background so it was essential to create a space that includes open and closed spaces as well as playful and professional spaces.     

*Recipient of the Best in Interior Design Award

Mixed Use/Residential Project: Ahimsa & Copacetic

Name: Alexandra Burki
Class: DS 322; Interior Design II
Major: Interior Architecture

This project was really open-ended and gave me the ability to explore the new design avenues of restaurant and retail design. After thoroughly researching the Regent Street Neighborhood and other given parameters inspiration for this design really took off. One side is Ahimsa, a vegan/vegetarian cafe & smoothie parlor with vegan ice cream as a bonus! The other side, Copacetic, is an eclectic vintage shop offering everything from clothes to eyewear, cameras to records, and much more. Enjoy!

Hand Rendering from Interior Image

Name: Maddie Meylor
Class: DS 501; Visual Communications
Major: Interior Architecture

While computer technology dominates modern design, hand rendering and drafting capabilities are still valuable in the field. 

Spatial Enclosure

Name: Madeleine Dittmer
Class: DS 220; Design Fundamentals II
Major: Interior Architecture

Gathering inspiration from architect's and their work, I developed a series of forms and shapes to create a spatial enclosure. By adding and subtracting from these forms, I was able to make a scale model with circulation and architectural qualities.

Cardboard Structure, A Bow tie Affair

Name: Kaitlin Hackner, Anna Rasmussen, Kate Klement
Class: DS 220- Design Fundamentals II
Major: Interior Architecture

Our class was invited to create fun and functional bench for the Madison's Children Museum out of cardboard.  We wanted to create something that was fun for the wide variety of users at the museum so we drew inspiration from the shape of a bow tie. Our final product has different heights for the different users and movable sides to make it just as fun and interactive as the museum itself.      

Design History Project

Name: Anna Rasmussen, Eve Hortmann, Rob Schaeffer, Yuria Kailich
Class: DS 130- Intro to Interior Design
Major: Interior Architecture

This project entailed designing a summer cottage for a client's needs based off of a previous design movement in history, ours being Mies van der Rohe. Through the creation of a timeline, case study, and a materials board for a complete cottage of our design, one can see how Mies' work influenced and drove the project. Clean, minimalist, and timeless aesthetics were the basics for the overall presentation and design as a whole. Pops of color were used in the cottage design specifically for the client's personal preferences. This project not only brought attention to a new design, but also engaged us as students to research into the history of Mies' past designs to make them new again for the future.    

Project 1: Balance

Name: Anna Rasmussen
Class: Design 120- Fundamentals I
Major: Interior Architecture

This piece focuses on balance by using symmetrical versus asymmetrical design. Through the construction of black paper against white, as well as digital media, this piece brings the design elements of balance and harmony together to create a complete and unified piece. Each of the elements on the design to the right are elements from the original paper piece. Either side of the composition could stand alone, however the asymmetrical design counters the one on the left to fill the white space. Through this reason, one can see how the element of balance was the focal point of this project.

Advanced Manual Color Rendering and Hybrid, Image Rendering

Name: Krista Neerdaels
Class: DS 501- Visual Communications
Major: Interior Architecture

Through the use of Prismacolor markers and colored pencils, this duplication was produced.  Considering color theory, line, and perspective, the piece transformed from a flat, lifeless drawing to a rendering with depth.  The practice of manual rendering is overshadowed in the design world today by digital and graphic renderings.  Here, the opportunity to develop this trade has been extremely rewarding.   /  / Note: the owner of the original photograph is unknown.   

Light Fixture made of Recycled Content, Sconce

Name: Krista Neerdaels
Class: DS 220- Design Fundamentals II
Major: Interior Architecture

This ADA guideline abiding sconce was developed to explore the nature of materials which are often perceived as garbage.  Here, the challenge emerged in the potential flammability of these materials, where a more energy efficient light bulb resolved the issue.  Protruding only 4" off the wall, this sconce not only meets code, but glows interestingly by way of the foam core board and plastic bag making up its shade. Thus, we find the epitome of one man's trash becoming another man's treasure.    

La Mop Remodel

Name: Halie Weigel
Class: DS 322
Major: Interior Architecture

During the design process I looked for a way to transform the space into something that would meet the needs of the this West Madison community. The goal of this design is to create a new business that is marketed toward a family-oriented and working class community by providing a food venue for the weekday lunch crowd, and a relaxing retreat for the local wine connoisseur.   

Designing for Disaster: Bangladesh

Name: Maddie Meylor
Class: DS 220- Design Fundamentals II
Major: Interior Architecture

How might we create a durable design that is socially and environmentally sustainable that also preserves cultural rapport? /  / With a swiftly changing climate, natural disasters are becoming more frequent around the globe. This relief shelter was not only designed with the Bangladeshis in mind, but for anyone who may experience loss of habitat due to severe weather.

“What do we Throw away?” Spring Snow Globe

Name: Claire Buchinger
Class: （DS 220- Design Fundamentals II)
Major: Interior Architecture

Medium: twine, twigs, spray paint, paper.  /  / This chandelier finds beauty in items that have been dismissed and tossed away. Its existence and creation is about the preservation of nature and up-cycling, and integrating those social values into an art statement.  / The light fixture emphasizes the emotion and form that shadows take. On the exterior, the form appears delicate, feminine, and romantic. But the darkness reveals eerie diagonals with knife-like geometric precision and elongated distortions. / The sweet outward appearance combined with violent shadows hint at the dark path that waits for all forms of natural beauty at the hands of man.  

Restaurant Design, Duygu

Name: Meryl Sell
Class: DS 623- Interior Design IV
Major: Interior Architecture

Throughout history our ability to travel, communicate, and share our ideas with other cultures has evolved into intriguing, rewarding, and memorable experiences. Duygu seeks to combine culture concepts in unique ways. It is limitless in its approach to flavorful blends, as it takes experiences from many cultures and refines them into fresh, worldly, and distinctive several course meals. At its heart, Duygu is a fusion restaurant. Each dinner is five small courses that push the boundaries of one’s senses, as every course has a specific back story of where it originated. The design of Duygu focuses on creating an eclectic setting that emphasizes each unique dish that is ordered.

Zonk office design

Name: Bixi Zhang
Class: DS 622, Interior Design III, Jennifer Meyers
Major: Interior Design


ZONK is a small software design company that should be creative and lively. My design for its interior focuses on inspiring people’s innovation and giving them a relaxed feeling while working here. Besides, the circulation idea of the floor plan is comes from an ancient building I’ve visited before—Angkor wat, the temple in Cambodia. There are two main circulations for the whole interior space, which divide the space into private workspace and teamwork area. To be a space that can inspire workers idea, I use as less partition walls as possible in case of prohibiting the interaction between people. Instead, I build some wood stripes, glass walls and open areas to give an impression of more connected. People who working at one area won’t be separated from others.

Open Office Design, Jump Designs

 Name: Meryl Sell
Class: DS 622- Interior Design III
Major: Interior Architecture

JUMP is a global product design and graphic design firm that seeks to uncover new human centered designs and inspirational brand marketing tools for their global clients. The organization of the office centers around the concept of The Changing Workplace, developed by Tjeu Verheijen and OCS Workplaces. The office contains interconnected workplaces with “moving offices,” as well as some necessary private offices for specific individuals. The Jump space aims to encourage group collaboration, maintain a positive, fun environment, and help aid in achieving the best possible results for their clients through the use of design.

Restaurant Design; Terra Restaurant and Bar

Name: Julia Dane
Class: DS 623- Interior Design IV
Major: Interior Architecture

The project challenge was to create and develop a restaurant concept that is incorporated throughout the design, including layout, decor, and branding material. Terra, a farm-to-table American bistro, fulfills this challenge by exploring the clash of natural elements inspired by an organic farm with the solid and robust foundations of a greenhouse. More specifically, reclaimed wood tables and natural plants are juxtaposed with metal and glass curtain walls. The “greenhouse” brand is also carried into the dining experience. Patrons can farm for fresh, locally sourced ingredients in the restaurant marketplace. All handpicked ingredients are then incorporated into the patron's dish of choice, pulled from an ever-changing menu of seasonal cuisine.

Spatial Enclosure

Name: Gayoen You
Class: DS 220, Design Fundamental II, Lesley Sager
Major: Interior Architecture

The goal of this project was to create an enclosed space based on a chosen exterior of an architecture. This piece was inspired by Royal Ontario Museum, which was designed by Daniel Libeskind.

Project 2: Value and Composition

Name: Timothy Archer
Class: 120, Design Fundamentals I, Jung-hye Shin
Major: Interior Architecture

This piece highlights value and composition in design. The contrast of light and dark makes the main subject, the knotted rope, pop off of the page. I used a combination of markers and felt tipped pen to create this illusion.