Interior Architecture and Design Portfolio - Amanda Deschaine

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN

PORTFOLIO

Designing for Joy

Growing up, my grandma Barbara filled my world with color, creativity, and compassion. She taught me to draw, paint, and create - but more importantly, to see others deeply and live with curiosity and joy. Her generosity and artistry shaped who I am and inspired my desire to design spaces that make people feel seen, inspired, and connected.

I believe creativity lives in everyone, and my work is my way of unlocking and sharing that truth. Design, to me, is more than aesthetics - it’s empathy made visible, a way to bring light and joy into people’s lives.

Resume

Contact

(702) 659 - 2323 amanda.deschaine28@gmail.com

LinkedIn: Amanda.Marchant. Deschaine

Education

Bachelors of Interior Architecture & Design

Utah State University

Caine Scholar

Certifications

LEED Green Associate April 2024 - Present

Soft Skills

Communication

Time management

Empathy

Personable

Problem Solving

Hard Skills

AutoCad

Revit

Lumion

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Hand Rendering

Spanish

3.9 GPA

Work Experience

Design Intern - Somerled Designs

January 2025- August 2025

- Collaborated as a team to make design decisions for clients

- Conducted market research to increase Short-term rental Investor’s ROI’S.

- Reselected furniture and fixtures per clients request

- Communicated design decisions through design boards and documentation

Gallery Assistant - Tippits Gallery

Caine School of the Arts

January 2025- Present

- Greeted guests as they enter the Gallery

- Educated guests about current and upcoming art exhibitions

- Engaged in conversation and helped guests feel comfortable

Sales Assocaite - Al’s Sporting Goods

May 2023 - August 2024

- Assisted customers in selecting outdoor gear based on their specific needs

- Educated customers about outdoor products

- Organized product displays and merchandised new products

Leadership and Organization

USGBC Student Chapter

January 2024 - Present, Student Leadership

LEED GA Certified, April 2024 - Present

ASID Student Chapter

January 2025 - Present

IIDA Student Chapter

January 2025 - Present

Caine Scholar - Caine School of the Arts

August 2024- Present

- Welcomed visiting artists to the University

- Participated in inter-disciplinary service projects

Hinterland Retreat

Individual Project | Sophmore Year

Project Concept:

Inspired by the idea of balance, Hinterland Retreat is a home shaped by the unique duality of Castle Valley, Utah - where the La Sal Mountains rise against the vast red rock desert.

Drawing from the concept of the hinterland - a threshold between worlds - the home is a retreat that balances natural beauty with intentional living. Sustainable strategies such as solar panels, passive cool tower, and natural materials root the structure within its environment.

Location: Castle Valley, Utah

Skills Used:

Autocad, Revit, Lumion, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator

AMANDA DESCHAINE

3D MODEL

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS NTS

LIVING ROOM

Hinterland’s main living space is embraced by vast windows designed to bring the outdoors in. A central passive cooling tower disperses cool, arid air throughout the home. Natural materials are paired with contemporary furnishings to create a fresh, inviting space.

EXTERIOR

Complementing the existing landscape of Castle Valley, the landscape design and exterior furnishings create outdoor living spaces that are in harmony with nature. Multiple outdoor areas, along with materials such as wood and stucco and custom planters, were designed to create a sense of balance.

SITE PLAN

PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS

PASSIVE COOLING TOWER

Klangjuwel

Individual Project | Junior Year

Project Concept:

Klangjuwel, meaning “sound jewel” in Austrian, is a sensory-inclusive luxury flagship store in Vienna specializing in customizable sound-wave jewelry. Inspired by Vienna’s classical music heritage, the space transforms sound into tactile, multisensory experiences engaging sight, touch, and hearing.

Intuitive wayfinding uses high-contrast materials and tactile flooring to guide movement and mark destinations, ensuring a dignified experience for all abilities.

Location: Vienna, Austria

Skills Used:

Autocad, Revit, Lumion, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator

INSPIRATION

VIENNESE CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE + MUSIC

ADJACENCY MATRIX

BRANDING

Throughout the design process, I focused on key sensory-inclusive features for people who are blind or visually impaired.

WAVE WALL

The Wave Wall is a multi-sensory installation where customers can physically engage with each wave, turning touch into sound drawn from classical Viennese music. It creates a striking first impression as visitors enter Klangjuwel.

AMANDA DESCHAINE

Wentworth Apartment

VISITING DESIGNER PROJECT WITH ALEXA HAMPTON

Group Project | Junior Year

Project Concept:

This ongoing collaborative project with Alexa Hampton, taking place from January 2026 through April 2026, involves working in a team of three to design a combined four-bedroom, five-bathroom residence at The Sutton House in Manhattan’s Sutton Place neighborhood.

Guided by Hampton’s classical design philosophy and the enduring legacy of Mark Hampton, the project explores neoclassical and Grand Tour influences through layered interiors, antiques, and thoughtful architectural detailing tailored to a young family’s lifestyle. The project will culminate in a formal inperson presentation to Alexa Hampton on April 14, 2026, presenting a fully realized design that balances timeless elegance with functional modern living.

Location: 400 East 59th Street, New York City, NY

Skills Used:

Autocad, Watercolor rendering, Mattoboard, Sketch notes

is an internationally acclaimed interior designer and owner of her father Mark Hampton’s legendary firm, which she has led since 1998 while expanding its global presence and continuing its tradition of classically grounded, timeless interiors. Regularly recognized on the AD100 and A-List by Architectural Digest and Elle Décor, her work is known for refined, layered spaces inspired by classical principles and the Grand Tour. A graduate of Brown University with further studies at New York University, she is also a respected author and product designer, creating collections with leading brands including Theodore Alexander, Visual Comfort & Co., Kravet, and Stark.

RESEARCH

As part of my preparation for this amazing opportunity with Alexa Hampton, I did a deep dive into Neoclassicism. A study of Robert Adam and other architects and designers, as well as archival materials helped create a strong foundation in classical architecture and design.

DINING ROOM

NORTH WALL SPECIFICATIONS

Neoclassical Plaster Relief | South Loop Loft

Redwood Urgent Care Clinic

Group Project | Junior Year

Project Concept:

An expansion of Redwood Health Clinic, Redwood Urgent Care provides essential healthcare services to refugee families and individuals in Utah. The center was designed to support nurses, providers, and patients, fostering connection, collaboration, and resilience.

WELL Building Standards and biophilic elements create a dignified, healing environment- both welcoming for patients and inspiring for staff.

This collaborative project was guided and mentored by the talented interior designers and architects at FFKR Architects in Salt Lake City, making it an invaluable learning experience.

Location: South Salt Lake City, Utah

Skills Used:

Autocad, Revit, Lumion, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator

INSPIRED BY TOPOGRAPHY, FINGERPRINTS, AND PLACE

MOOD POINT OF VIEW STATEMENT

“How might we create a healing environment that supports patients and staffs ability to connect with others, receive support, and become more resilient?”

FLOOR PLAN KEY:

1. Entry

2. Reception

3. Patient Waiting Lounge

4. Patient Outdoor Space

5. Cultural Respite

6. Family Consult

7. Patient Mothers room

8. Patient Restroom

9. Nurses Station

10. Supply Alcove

11. Pod of 10 Exam Rooms

12. Procedure Room

13. Clean Room

14. Dirty Room

15. Provider work station

16. Lab

17. MRI Waiting

18. MRI Scan

19. MRI Storage

20. Staff Break room

21. Staff Outdoor space

22. Staff Respite

23. Staff Mothers room

24. Staff Restroom

25. Conference room

26. EVS Closet

27. Med Gas Room

28. Electrical room

29. Mechanical

30. Comm Room

31. MRI Equipment

32. MRI Control

60” ADA Turning Radius

FLOOR PLAN + PATIENT JOURNEY MAP

MEET AMINA: Amina is a refugee from Somalia. She lives in South SLC with her two young boys and husband. Her 6 month old son fell ill during the night and so she decides to take him to the Redwood Urgent Care clinic in the morning.

NURSES STATION + WAYFINDING STRATEGY

Wayfinding is integrated at the nurses station through contrasting floor colors that differentiate patient and staff zones. The curved nurses desk serves as a central visual landmark, reinforced by clerestory windows that introduce daylight and enhance spatial clarity. Large room numbers and color-accented walls further support intuitive orientation for both patients and staff.

Quilted Jacket

Personal Project | 2023

Project Concept:

This quilted jacket was created from reclaimed clothing, driven by a passion for making and a belief in the potential of others. To me, “filling the measure of your creation” means living the life you were meant to live - pursuing your passions, connecting with others, and giving back.

Made from 100% recycled clothing using a custom pattern, this jacket embodies several of my core values: sustainability, purposeful living, and creative empowerment.

Skills Used:

Sketching, Up-cycling, Sewing, Embroidery, Illustrator

CUSTOM MOTIF

INSPIRATION

PROCESS

RECYLED CLOTHING

Watercolor Renderings

Renderings | 2024-2025

Project Concept:

Shown on the right is a hand rendering I completed of a space designed by Raymon Boozer, principal of Apartment 48 and the 2024 Visiting Designer at Utah State University.

The following page features Vaux-leVicomte, designed by architect Louis Le Vau, alongside the Paimio Chair by Alvar Aalto and an interior by Lucy Cunningham Interiors.

Skills Used:

Watercolor, Pens, Colored Pencils