Freelance Interior Designer
Nihako Management SARL
Total years of experience :6 years, 9 Months
-Developing 2D & 3D construction and design details. -3D modeling & Rendering using Vray and Lumion.
-Planning space and layout of projects.
-Creating proposals.
-Furniture design.
-Quantity surveying.
-Supervision on sight.
-Shop drawing.
-Researching design solutions.
-Creating proposals for design solutions.
-Running fabrication tests and building sample models.
-Building 1/1 models, using both digital and analog fabrication from A to Z.
-Testing new paths for robotic fabrications.
-Operating the Kuka Robot.
-Hands on work in the analog workshop.
-Managing and linking communications between the fablab and Universities in Lebanon, in order to promote digital fabrication and provide access and education inside the fablab.
-Preparing informative presentations related to digital fabrication.
-Preparing Interior Design solutions.
-BOQ.
-Finding, meeting and buying from material suppliers in Lebanon.(Concrete mixes, Wood, Aluminium...)
-Assisting with architectural projects using CAM software.
-Managing CVs for Potential recruits.
DFL-Digital Fabrication Lab_- Praça Coronel Pacheco 1 Porto, Portugal (July 2017- September 2017).
Research assistant in computational design and robotic fabrication.
-Researching design solutions.
-Creating proposals for design solutions.
-Running fabrication tests and building sample models.
-Testing new paths for robotic fabrications.
-3D printing sample models.
1% Architecture_ Mar Mikhael, Beirut, Lebanon(MAY 2016-present)
Junior interior designer responsible of:
-Creating proposals based upon sketches, drawings packages and samples.
-Developing 2d/3d CAD product files for the modeling team.
-Planning the space and layout of projects.
-Developing 2d/3d construction details.
-Delivering design projects under strict deadlines and budgets.
-Providing customers with detailed furniture specifications and layout schemes.
-Successfully completing interior design projects.
-Creating 2d & 3d visuals and animations based upon customer specs.
-Assisting with the planning and design for submission, proposals, ects.
-General admin duties (answering and making calls, filing, copying, ect).
-Supporting the rendering team with documentation and paperwork.
Phoenicia Hotel Beirut— Minet El Hosn, Beirut, Lebanon (2010 - present)
Hotel Phoenicia's "Planet trekkers", kids club Supervisor/Entertainer for children aged from 3 till 13.
-Responsible for Training attendants.
-Responsible for the safety of the children.
-Managing the Kids club and the attendants.
-Creating monthly activities and crafts according to a specific theme.
-Drawing lessons/ Arts and Crafts.
-All kinds of entertainment for kids.
Master in Biodigital Architecture: In the process of searching for a reputable job in digital design and robotic fabrication. Repeatedly recognized for artistic, creative, conceptual and analytical talents, digital design proficiencies; and exemplary work ethic. Objective: To become a digital Designer and researcher with advanced detailing skills and a strong knowledge of Algorithmic design, building systems, and robotic planning and construction methodologies. To secure a suitable position with a reputable company, where I can be part of a highly creative, environmentally just and innovative team. Demonstrated success, as an Interior designer, transforming ideas into beautiful, functional design solutions. Experienced in leading design projects from start to finish on time, with excellent quality. Offer Strong knowledge of construction processes and ability to conceptualize interior detailing including lighting/color/materials/finish selections, space planning, and architectural elements. Demonstrated success, as a researcher in digital and robotic fabrication with the use of the KUKA robot, 3D printer (Felix and MakerBot), CNC machine and laze cutter. In addition to experimentations with smart materials such as cork, with a biomimetic approach towards Architectures.
Bachelor of Arts and Communication , Major in Interior Design (Graduated with honors : June 2015 / GPA: 3.2) Completed Design Courses: History of Art and design 1&2 Theories of Art and Design Rendering & Architectural Animation Mechanical Lighting systems Digital Rendering Architectural Animation Design Basics 2D & 3D Residential Design Commercial Design Interior Design Studio Special-Purpose Design Design Drafting Furniture Design Product Design Drawing Essentials Construction and Finishing technologies
