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GABRIELA HERNANDEZ PORTFOLIO SELECTED WORKS FALL 2025 - SPRING 2026
EDUCATION EXTRACURRICULARS DESIGN ACHIEVEMENTS CONTACT SKILLS HOBBIES WORK SOFTWARE STUDIO PROJECTS Illinois State University, Normal, IL CIDA-accredited, Bachelors of Science in Interior Design Heartland Community College, Normal, IL Associates of Arts IIDA (International Interior Design Association) 2025 - Present Social Media and Event Management YAM (Young Adult Ministry) 2024 - Present STUDIO I: Senior Cohousing Community, Recife Brazil Private Unit and Common House STUDIO II: Milner Library Renovation, Normal, Illinois MCAC (Mclean County Arts Center) Emerging Artist Exhibition 2nd Best Oil Painting Visual Arts Gallery, Governor State University, University Park, IL Illinois Community College Juried Exhibition, Best in Show Programming, Schematics, Space Planning, Concept Design Development, Hand Drawn Sketches, Construction Documentation, Elevations, Specifications Curious, Driven, Teamwork, Adaptability, Research, Detail-Oriented, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking Artful Designs, Bloomington, IL 2024 - Present Artful Designs is a paint-your-own pottery business that also offers a variety of classes and off-site collaborations with other local businesses. Primary Responsibilities: Greeting and instructing customers, Cashier Secondary Responsibilities: Glazing, kiln loading and unloading, dremeling and packaging products Tertiary Responsibilities: Instructing painting classes on-site and off-site “If architecture is the bones that preserve the integrity of the structure, interior design is the heart pumping life into the veins.” - Gabriela Hernandez One of the greatest strengths I have come to admire in humanity is curiosity. Curiosity has guided us to better understand ourselves, our environement, and one another. I use my curiosity to revive spaces that encourage connection, sustainability, inclusivity, and accessibility for people and nature alike. I am ready to dive into experimentation, empathy, and vulnerability to explore the full potential of my major to help steward our natural environment and support one another. 309.571.3451 hgabi463@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabi-hernandez Bloomington, IL
SELECTED WORKS 01 03 02 04 Milner Library Renovation Normal, IL 12,000 Sq Ft Jan - May 2026 Senior Cohousing Community, Private Unit Recife, Brazil 890 Sq Ft Aug - Oct 2025 Senior Cohousing Community, Common House Recife, Brazil 3,308 Sq Ft Aug - Oct 2025 Personal Works
MILNER LIBRARY RENOVATION Studio II, 2026 Illinois State University is renovating a portion of their library for two objectives: to encourage more collaboration between students and librarians and to accomodate sensory needs. Location: Normal, IL Area: 12,000 Sq Ft Software: Revit, Enscape, Photoshop
FUTURISTIC INNOVATIVE SOPHISTICATEDMood Board Concept Diagrams Hyposensitive Sensory Seekers Sensory Avoiders Hypersensitive Controlled/ muted acoustics Calming colors (nods to nature) Indirect, dimmable lighting Surrounding noise/ movement Variance in patterns and textures High contrast, saturated colors Variety in options Opportunities for control over environment
NOT IN CONTRACT TERRAZCO SHELL SERIES TERRAZCO SHELL SERIES SHAW CONTRACT DESIGNTEX UPHOLSTERY SHAW CONTRACT FLOOR PLAN 1 11 12 13 2 10 3 9 8 7 6 4 5 1. Entrance 2. Research & Catalog Stations, Directory 3. Gathering & Event Space 4. Reading Lounge 5. Reading Pods 6. Individual Work Area 7. Group Work Area 8. Gallery 9. Academic Support Hubs 10. Meet Point, Donor Wall, Campus Map 11. Reference Desk 12. Library Instruction Space 13. Print & Maker Space
COFFERED CEILING NOT IN CONTRACT LINEAR PENDANT LIGHT, INDIRECT ARKTURA: CEILING CLOUD TURF DESIGN: ACOUSTIC CEILING PANEL TURF DESIGN: BARCODE TURF DESIGN: ARBOR GLOBE PENDANTS, DIRECT GYPSUM WALLBOARD 2’ LINEAR LED LIGHT, DIRECT REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
Reference Desk Iterations Final iteration consists of a base form with a “shell” exterior (similar to parametric facade) Entrance
Final iteration attempts to balance a Geometric form while keeping it abstract Support Hub Iterations Academic Support Hubs
Duffy London: Swing Table Hightower: FourLikes® Booth 1 2 3 4 56 7 1. TurfDesign: Felt, 9mm, Rift, Gray 2. Shaw Contract: Carpet Tile, Arora Rose 3. Terrazzco: Gray Shell Terrazzo Series 06 4. Herman Miller: Aristo, Waterfall 5. Camira: Blazer, Holyoke 6. KnollTextiles: Byron by Rodarte, Opal 7. Lumicor: Luminous, Sunsest HYPOSENSITIVE: GROUP WORK AREA Bold Colors Texture Variety Seating Variety Chatter and Movement
HYPERSENSITIVE:INDIVIDUAL WORK AREA Protective/Enclosed FurnitureCool Colors Acoustic Panels/Fabrics Werner Works: Parkour, Focus NaughtOne: Pullman Height Adjustable 1. ShawContract: Carpet Tile, Aurora Rose 2. Turf Design: Felt, 9mm, Rift, Gray 3. Terrazzco: Gray Shell Terraz- zo Series 06 4. Camira: Blazer, Stowe 5. Camira: Blazer, Plymouth 6. Naughtone: Pale Blue, 5024 7. Naughtone: Dark Blue, 5001 2 1 3 6 7 5 4
HYPERSENSITIVE: READING PODS
HYPOSENSITIVE: READING LOUNGE
Common House, Studio I, Fall 2025 A senior cohousing community needs a common house that gives residents a place to enjoy their hobbies and time with one another while simultaneously accomodating various physical needs. COMMUNIDADE ENRAIZADA Location: Recife, Brazil Area: 3,308 Sq Ft Software: Sketchup, Enscape, Photoshop
Mood Board Material/Fixture/Furniture Collage Location Context
Furniture Plan Circulation Plan LEFT WING: Guest/Neutral Areas Guest bedrooms, Laundry, Bathrooms, Patio, Kitchen Bathroom, Library, Workshop, Yoga, Lounge RIGHT WING:Dedicated Resident Areas Construction DocumentationConstruction Documentation
12345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1. Entrance/Mail 2. Laundry 3. Guest Bedroom 1 4. Guest Bedroom 2 5. Bathroom 1 6. Bathroom 2 7. Dining 8. Patio 9. Kitchen 10. Bathroom 3 11. Library 12. Workshop 13. Yoga/Exercise 14 Lounge/Music Rendered Floor Plan
DiningDining
Patio
Library
Lounge & Yoga
Private Unit, Studio I, Fall 2025 Residents Jose and Maria want their newest home to be their last. The intent behind this design is to make it aging-in-place ready whilst maintaining the Traditional Northeast design style Jose and Maria love so much. COMMUNIDADE ENRAIZADA Location: Recife, Brazil Area: 890 Sq Ft Software: Sketchup, Enscape, Photoshop
WARM TRADITIONAL FESTIVE Living Room Balcony Bedroom Transition Paths Block Diagram Mood Board Bubble Diagram Direct Access Semi-Direct Access Sunlight Acoustic Privacy Living RoomBedroom BalconyGarden Bathroom Kitchen Laundry Dining Laundry Entrance Kitchen Dining Room Bathroom
Imperial Dimension Floor Plan Demolition Floor Plan Furniture Plan Circulation Plan Kitchen Elevation Kitchen Section Construction Documentation
1 2 3 4 15 8 7 6 1. Entrance 2. Living Room 3. Patio 4. Dining 5. Kitchen 6. Laundry 7. Bedroom 8. Bathroom Rendered Floor Plan
Living Room
Living Room Dining Open floor plan throughout the home to prevent unnecessary tripping hazards and encourage the residents’ socialbe nature Preliminary Kitchen Sketches
Kitchen Kitchen
Bedroom Prayer Corner Laundry
PERSONAL WORKS 2024 -2025 A selection of art mediums I had fun doing
Visual Arts Gallery, Governor State University, University Park, IL Illinois Community College Juried Exhibition, Best in Show “Up in the Mountains”
Grandiose Mundane,Negative Charcoal
“Hanging by a Thread”, Micron Pen
MCAC (Mclean County Arts Center) Emerging Artist Exhibition, 2nd Best Oil Painting “We Have Food at Home”
Thank Youuuuu!! 309.571.3451 hgabi463@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabi-hernandez Bloomington, IL