DESIGN PORTFOLIOUNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

I desire to infuse it into every aspect of my life and let it inspire me in all that I do. All facets of design offer rich learning experiences and help to broaden my perspective on the world around me.

I eat, sleep, and breath art and design. EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

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UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI Cincinnati, OHSchool of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning

EDG INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN Novato, CAInterior Design Intern Jan-April, Sept-Dec 2014

RUTHERFORD B. HAYES HIGH SCHOOLDelaware, OH

STUDENTS FOR ECOLOGICAL DESIGNVice PresidentRaise awareness for sustainable design and strive to better the world through passive strategies

ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITYProfessional architecture fraternity committed to love of the arts and service to the community

DEAN’S LISTUniversity of Cincinnati 2012-2014

KEIKOS BEAD BOX Delaware, OH2011-2013

PHOTOSHOPINDESIGNAUTOCADRHINOSKETCHUPREVIT

PAINTINGDRAWINGDRAFTING

SAMANTHA RUPPINTERIOR DESIGN

ruppsn@mail.uc.edu(740) 816-7814

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UNIT CONSTRUCTION

FEARLESS FACTORY

ARMATURE

CORBETT CENTER

WORK EXPERIENCE

PERSONAL WORKS

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01LITERARY CENTERThe design for the Ludlow Public Library looks to embody the societal change from written text to technology. Its modern design juxtaposes the traditional setting of old brick architecture, acting as a metaphor for the evident contrast between the old and new learning styles, but also how they can come together and play off of elements to complement one another.

TOOLS: REVIT, RHINO, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP

Front SideInterpretation of a reading

posture into the form of a structure. Inspiration

from the curvature of the back while sitting.

A fusion of the first posture model with that

of 4 other classmates to create an inhabitable

space.

FORM ITERATION

INSPIRATION IMAGES

EAST SECTION

NORTH SECTION

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01Full glazing of the first floor

draws the public into the cafe as a social hub and creates a

continuation from the interior to Ludlow Street.

03Abundant balconies provide a sense of privacy. The glazing

allows for an auditory barrier, but still provides visual

connection and openness.

02Floor 2 provides group seating arrangements for a more open,

community style layout.

04The rooftop gives back natural space to the community and provides open reading space,

as well as connecting to Burnett Woods.

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02UNIT CONSTRUCTIONA group project to create a unit that can be mass constructed in order to create a screen wall that is equal parts solid and void. The units must be able to fit into each other to make a secure connection without a bonding agent. I was involved heavily in the construction of the 40 wall units by hand.

FINAL SCREEN WALL

CHOSEN DESIGN

ORIGINALDESIGN

ORIGINAL REVISION

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03FEARLESS FACTORYJoseph Campbell’s “Hero’s Journey” served as inspiration for the group based project entitled the Fearless Factory: a transformation of consciousness through an experiential journey. After a hero is called to adventure and begin their journey they must overcome obstacles, experience a self-discovery, and finally synthesize what they have learned and how they have changed. Struggling companies come to the experiential space to shift their ways of thinking and problem solving, while students come to adventure and open their minds to alternative forms of learning. The Fearless Factory is the future innovation atmosphere.

TOOLS: REVIT, RHINO, AUTOCAD, PHOTOSHOP

INSPIRATION IMAGES

BRIEFThere is often a negative societal connotation attached

to the manufacturing field and its perceived monotonous structure and unskilled workforce. We must promote

a new model of manufacturing that is conducive to collaboration, innovation, inspiration, and education.

HOW MIGHT WE...Send people on a psychological journey to realize the full potential of manufacturing and themselves as innovators

of the future.

CONCEPTTransformation of consciousness through an

experiential journey.

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01Participants are shown inspiring and thought provoking images projected on the walls of the fabric constructed

tunnel they are navigating. This is meant to build up their journey.

03Once on the roof the participants go into individual pods to solve a posed problem dealing with manufacturing

with the use of virtual reality helmets.

02The participants are broken down by

being shown shocking images about the manufacturing industry and must make their way through the dark passage. It is meant to create a feeling of discomfort.

04They are lowered into the dome where they will experience their moment of

realization. When they all collaboratively find the best way to approach the

posed problem the dome becomes transparent and they are able to see and put together the steps of their

hero’s journey

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04ARMATUREA three part project consisting of the Balance Block, Negative Space Cube, and Armature. All three are a progression and build off of one another to show the evolution of space conceptually. Architecture and interior design have to work hand-in-hand to create functional, inhabitable structures, represented by the entirety of the project.

FORM EVOLUTION

ARMATUREA wooden piece that holds

and interacts with the negative space cube. It emphasizes the voids

within the cube as well as hold it in a way that

marries the armature and cube as one piece.

BALANCE BLOCKA wooden piece able to

balance on a surface area no larger than 2” x 2”. It

must derive its form from the cube.

NEGATIVE SPACE CUBEA 6” x 6” casting of the

negative space within the Balance Block. A study of threshold focusing on the

interior volume that is created by an object.

05CORBETT CENTERA conceptual study of the Corbett Center on the University of Cincinnati campus and the high traffic movement through the space, as well as how light enters and interacts within the space. An exercise on the manifestation of metaphor within a space.

ReflectIlluminate

The open space has one wall constructed completely of glazing. This allows for the space to be completely lit by natural light during the day. The

use of white walls and polished flooring help to reflect the light that enters

throughout the space.

Ascend Sinuous

There are three points of entry and exit within the space, accommodating

the heavy traffic through the space. Emphasis is placed on the stair way,

being the main point of travel for many students.

06WORK EXPERIENCEWithin the 8 months working for the Interior Architecture firm of EDG I gained a vast amount of knowledge and experience in the design field. It helped shape me and open my eyes to the world of hospitality and restaurant design. My responsibilities ran the gamut from interior renderings in Photoshop to the creation of interior elevations and shop drawings in AutoCAD. I took on such responsibilities as material and product research, material specification, presentation preparation, representative relations, graphic design/marketing, and organization of a trade show and presentations to introduce sustainable products to the office. Most importantly I learned how to work collaboratively within a group. It was a rich learning experience that I will carry with me into the future.

Previous: Rendering of an exterior floor planTop left: Full scale wainscot model made from foam core Center left: AutoCAD drawings for the construction of a mock chandelier on siteBottom left: Interior Photoshop rendering

Right: Graphic design layouts based on the breakdown of each position held in the office coinciding with a breakdown of that employees favorite meal ingredients. To be used for marketing purposes in the future.

07PERSONAL WORKSArt and design inspire me in every aspect of my life. I try to infuse it into all that I do, for it brings me joy and meaning. I love to create anything with my own hands and artistic vision. Capturing the beauty of the world through artistic medium allows me to express my passions and leave my mark on the world.

Top left: GraphiteTop right: AcrylicBottom left: Oil on canvasBottom right: CharcoalFar right: Collapsible Chair made from a 10’ piece of pine and nylon strap

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