I was hired to redesign a boutique hotel lobby with a tight 8‑week timeline.

Develop a cohesive concept, produce design development drawings, and present final visuals to the owner and contractor.

Started with a client workshop to capture brand values, created mood boards, produced space‑planning layouts in SketchUp, refined material palettes, coordinated with engineers for MEP integration, and prepared high‑resolution renderings for the final presentation.

The client approved the design in the first meeting, the project stayed on schedule, and the hotel reported a 15% increase in guest satisfaction scores post‑completion.

Mid‑project on a high‑end residential remodel, the structural engineer discovered load‑bearing walls that could not be removed as planned.

Re‑configure the layout while preserving the client’s desired open‑plan feel and staying within budget.

Conducted an immediate site meeting with the client and engineer, explored alternative structural solutions, introduced a glass‑enclosed atrium to maintain openness, sourced cost‑effective materials, and updated all drawings within 48 hours.

The client loved the atrium solution, the project stayed on budget, and the remodel was completed on schedule with no structural issues.

A boutique retail client disliked my proposed color palette for their flagship store.

Address their concerns while preserving the brand’s visual identity and project timeline.

Scheduled a one‑on‑one design review, listened to their specific objections, presented alternative palettes with mood boards, explained the psychological impact of each option, and offered a mock‑up of the revised scheme.

The client selected a revised palette that met their preferences and maintained brand consistency, leading to a smooth approval and on‑time project delivery.

Redesigned a corporate office where senior leadership wanted open collaboration spaces, facilities wanted cost control, and IT required extensive cabling infrastructure.

Create a design that balanced openness, budget constraints, and technical requirements.

Facilitated a stakeholder workshop to prioritize goals, developed three design scenarios with cost‑benefit analyses, collaborated with IT to integrate modular cabling solutions, and negotiated material selections that met budget targets while preserving design intent.

The final design was approved by all parties, stayed 5% under budget, and increased employee collaboration metrics by 20% after six months.

On a luxury condo renovation, the client demanded precise 3D visualizations for approval.

Leverage software to create accurate, photorealistic renderings and detailed construction documents.

Used AutoCAD for precise floor plans, SketchUp for quick 3D massing, and V-Ray for photorealistic renderings; integrated BIM data to coordinate MEP systems, reducing clash issues.

Client approved the design within two meetings, and on‑site clashes were reduced by 30%, accelerating construction.

A restaurant chain needed a rapid rollout of a new flagship location with a 3‑week design‑to‑construction handoff.

Produce complete construction documents—including plans, elevations, and specifications—within 10 days.

Prioritized critical drawings, used Revit for parametric modeling to speed revisions, set up a shared cloud folder for real‑time collaboration with contractors, and conducted daily check‑ins to resolve issues instantly.

All documents were delivered on schedule, the contractor began work without delay, and the restaurant opened on the target launch date, generating $250K in first‑month revenue.

A small urban apartment lacked storage and natural light, frustrating the client.

Design a space‑saving solution that maximized daylight and storage without compromising aesthetics.

Designed a custom sliding wall system with integrated built‑in shelving and mirrored panels that reflected light; incorporated a fold‑away desk that doubled as a room divider.

The client reported a 40% increase in usable space, the apartment felt brighter, and the design was featured in a local design blog.

Clients increasingly request biophilic design elements, and I wanted to ensure my proposals reflected this trend.

Continuously update my knowledge base and translate trends into actionable design decisions.

Subscribe to industry publications (e.g., Interior Design Magazine), attend quarterly design webinars, participate in local design meetups, maintain a trend board on Milanote, and experiment with new materials in my personal studio projects.

Implemented biophilic concepts in three recent projects, receiving client praise and a 10% increase in referral business.