CAPSTONE + INTERIOR DESIGN

Express Yourself

“I hope you learn that choosing yourself, will always be the most beautiful love language you can ever learn. I hope you prioritize yourself. I hope you learn never to betray your intuition. I hope you stop using the past as an excuse for stagnancy, and realize your divinity."

- I am brilliant





OVERVIEW

Express Yourself is a creative hub for young artists to express themselves and access mental health resources, located at the University of Washington. As young adults increasingly rely on digital technology, many lose essential social skills and become disconnected from in-person communities.

The goal of Express Yourself is to empower young artists by providing a space to explore their creativity and support their mental well-being.

The hub will offer counseling services, art classes, an art gallery, a dance studio, and an event space. Its design encourages young adults to explore their creativity through art, movement, and community engagement.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Interior Design + Construction Documents + Site Research +
3D Rendering


Programs
Revit, Sketch-up, Photoshop, InDesign, Webcom (Digital Sketching)




SCAD - Capstone Thesis





RESEARCH










































CONCEPT PITCH



Metacognitive epiphanies are a garden of unfolding blooms. They grow quietly within, their petals opening through the slow rhythm of reflection. Weathered by shifting seasons—marked by blemishes, bruises, and breaks—they remain resilient. Each scar a story, each bloom a moment of healing, reaching always toward the light of becoming.









iDEATION PROCESS

The visual construction process focuses on designing the floor plan and amenity spaces


















Process Sketches & Mock-ups

Hand drawn concept sketches and 2D volume sketches



























CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION

The areas of focus - art classroom, dance studio, event space, and poetry exhibition



























Final Product


































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