DESIGN & ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
I am currently majoring in Design and Environmental Analysis at Cornell, where I am developing a strong foundation in design thinking and sustainable practices. At Cornell, I completed a range of studio courses in 2D, 3D, and graphic design, where I expanded my creative approach and problem-solving skills. The work presented here reflects my growth as a designer and my commitment to sustainability.
FIRST PROJECT
CHALLENGE
DEVELOP A DESIGN PROPOSAL FOR ITHACA FINGER LAKES REUSE FUTURE HUB.
ITHACA FINGER LAKES REUSE
A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN ITHACA, NY AIMING TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY, ECONOMY AND THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH “REUSE”.
ACTIVE LOCATIONS
2 RETAIL
1 WAREHOUSE
FUTURE LOCATION
SOUTH WORKS
620 S AURORA ST, ITHACA, NY 14850
BUILDING 34
CURRENT STATUS
LOADING DOCKS
UPPER LEVEL & LOWER LEVEL
DESIGN STRATEGY
CAFE VISUALS, RENDERS, BUILDING SECTIONS & FLOOR PLANS
BEFORE EXTERIOR
BEFORE INTERIOR
PROJECT BY: TING FEI, ELLA MONTESA, ERIN PARK, KEIRA HUFFMNA, ALESIA BARRIOS
FINDINGS
INTERVIEWS, OBSERVATIONS, AND SITE VISITS SHAPED A PLAN THAT BALANCES RETAIL + CAFE WITH INTAKE, SORTING, WASHING, AND DISASSEMBLY
SECOND PROJECT
CHALLENGE
APPLY TOP DONATION CENTER RESEARCH INTO A GAME THAT EXPLORES REUSE STRATEGIES ITHACA REUSE COULD ADAPT.
FINDINGS
LEARNING REUSE FROM OTHERS TRANSLATED REAL-WORLD MODELS (SALVATION ARMY, ROTOR, IKEA, REPAIR, CAFE, GOODWILL) INTO AN INTERACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE.
THIRD PROJECT
CHALLENGE
CREATE A FUNCTIONAL PRODUCT USING RECLAIMED MATERIALS FROM ITHACA REUSE THEN MAP AND NARRATE EACH MATERIAL’S JOURNEY THROUGH A VISUAL STORY.
FINDINGS
LEARNED HOW TO COMMUNICATE DATA VISUALLY WITH EMOTION SO THE STORY BEHIND THE MATERIALS ACTUALLY CONNECTS WITH PEOPLE.
FOURTH PROJECT
CHALLENGE
DEVELOP A CONCEPT, SCHEMATIC DESIGN PRESENTATION AND 3D MODEL FOR THE STUDY LOUNGE 1159 IN MVR AT CORNELL UNIVERISTY
FINDINGS
I CAN APPLY THIS IN REAL LIFE BY USING RESEARCH AND USER FEEDBACK TO DESIGN SPACES THAT FEEL GOOD AND FUNCTION BETTER EVERY DAY.
FIFTH PROJECT
CHALLENGE
CONSULT FOR REV ITHACA START UP WORKSITE TO IDENTIFY OPERATIONAL & ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS AND PROPOSE DESIGN SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND SUPPORT THEIR GOALS.
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FINDINGS
EVIDENCE BASED RESEARCH ANALYSIS LED TO A SOLUTION BOOKLET WITH CLEAR, ACTIONABLE DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS ALIGNED WITH REV’S OPERATIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS.
SIXTH PROJECT
CHALLENGE
DESIGN AND BUILD A RECYCLABLE STORAGE UNIT FOR THE COLLAGE OF HUMAN ECOLOGY THAT SUPPORTS SORTING AND DECOMPOSING MATERIALS WITH THREE COMPARMENTS (LARGE, MEDIUM, SMALL).
FINDINGS
WORKED IN A TEAM ON THE LARGE COMPARTMENT, USED LASER-CUT MACHINE TO CUT, SAND, AND VARNISH THE WOOD. LEARNED ABOUT HOW MUCH THE FINAL RESULT DEPENDS ON CRAFT AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL
TEAM: SAMIKA AGARWAL, KEIRA HUFFMAN, ANIKA SUKUMAR, & ALESIA BARRIOS
SIXTH PROJECT
CHALLENGE
CREATE A VISUAL CAMPAIGN ABOUT A ENVIRONMENT/SOCIAL ISSUE IN OUR WORLD THAT RESONATES WITH YOU AMONG A PARTNER.
FINDINGS
I LEARNED HOW TO COMMUNICATE A SOCIAL ISSUE BY BALANCING COMPOSITION, CONTRAST, SCALE, COLOR, TYPOGRAPHY, AND STRONG VISUALS.
PROJECT IN COLLABORATION WITH ANIKA SUKUMAR
