Blog 7 - Second Interview Preparation

This a sketch of a modern bedroom floor plan. 

1. Who is your mentor and where do they work?  If their workplace does not reflect their expertise, what makes them an expert?
1. My mentor is Arcel R. Punsalang and he has his own company called ArcelDesign, Inc. He’s a certified Interior Designer and has a position with the Southern California IIDA Inland Empire City Center. Arcel is the lead designer in his company and went to school to Mt. San Antonio College for the Interior Design program that this institution has.
2. What five questions will you ask them about their background?
1. How long have you been doing this profession and what inspired you to do this?
2. Where did you do your schooling at and how do you believe that it is easy to be certified?
3. Do you classify yourself as an experienced person in this profession?
4. How did you know this profession was meant for you?
5. If a client that you have is changing his/her mind often, how are you able to give them what you want without putting the items you already have to waste?
6. The modern look is always changing, so how are you able to keep up with the trend making you an expert as an Interior Designer?

Blog 6 - Advisory Prep

This type of visual is rustic and gives that unique concept that the client wants. 

1.      What has worked well for you concerning senior project this year?  What has made it a positive experience for you?  

1.      The positive experience that I’m getting throughout the school year so far is seeing people’s faces when I tell them my topic. They find it interesting that someone is going this topic which it encourages me to actually strive for a better knowledge and go in depth with the Interior Design. This also gives me pressure because that means I need to work hard and know everything to make this experience worth it but also have a senior presentation worth going to.

2.      What are you finding difficult concerning senior project?  How can you adapt to make that portion work better for you?  How might the senior team help?

1.      Having a mentor that in all the way in City of Industry and I’m located about 20-30 minutes away from it makes it difficult to go offend. I’m trying to see if someone knows a mentor closer to my area so the commute can be easier and I can start to establish that bond with my mentor. I’m also a little worried about the independent component because it may be difficult for me to do something in this topic so if anyone has ideas with helping on that it would be great. 

Blog 5 - Interview 1 Reflection

This is a modern look layout that is in a hospitality location. 

Interview 1

1. What is the most important thing I learned from the interview?  Is there anything I would do differently for other interviews?
1. I personally wouldn't do anything differently because I did receive a lot of information from this interview. I think it all falls down to who you interview and what makes them a person worthy enough to be interviewed. I learned that you should always have more questions than the ones that are asked because you tend to look back at your personal questions that you asked the interviewee to answer and those also tend to be more in depth questions if the question is structured correctly. 
2. Did I get additional resources and contacts?  What is the most useful?  Why?
1. I got a lot of resource because she told me about topics to look into that fall in my topic. She also told me that I should work with someone and get a membership with programs that will help me get even more connections with other people. The most useful part was that we told me if I need anything else she is will to help me whenever I need her help. 
3. What makes my interviewee qualified to help me? 
1. My interviewee just graduated with her B.A. and is going to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona for her M.A. for Interior Architecture. She also has worked with ArcelDesign, Inc. since she started college and recently moved to HMC Architects.  

Blog 4 - House Advisory Prep 1

The layout in this picture shows all the contrast throughout the view.

What I hope to accomplish on my senior project is to understand the true meaning of art. Art is expressed in many ways which interior design is one of those. If I understand the meaning that many interior designers try to express through their work I'll be able to appreciate a work that took so much time to execute. The process that comes with doing projects in this profession takes an average of months to years to give it the way the client wants it. If I'm able to understand the art aspect of interior design it'll allow me to expand my knowledge and guide me to the future steps in my life.

Blog 3 - First Interview Preparation

This is a digital copy of his business card. 

1. Who do you plan to interview? Why?
1. I plan to interview my mentor because he has ihis own business in interior design and has a degree. He has been working with students throughout his life and he loves to help them with stuff like this that would require someone. He also is in an organization as is a board member for the IIDA. 
2. Five questions will be assigned to all seniors to ask. What additional questions do you plan to ask? Ask open-ended questions. What are open-ended questions? Click here!
1. When working on projects that require you to be outside the office, how are you able to remember every little detail that your sketches have?
2. If a client that you have is changing his/her mind often, how are you able to give them what you want without putting the items you already have to waste?
3. The modern look is always change so how are you able to keep up with the trend?