ALISSA PIRES

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Design Philosophy 03
SLICE Knives & Cutting Boards 04
Bianchi Flagship Seattle 11
Meditation Pavilion 15
Sketches // 10-30 Minutes 18
 DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
I strive to create unique solutions to design problems that are
functional and beautiful. I am inspired by my travels new places,
discovering what makes those spaces interesting. I find joy in
every stage of the design process, from sketching and brand
development to materials selection and finished renderings.
SLICE KNIVES & CUTTING BOARDS
 MARKETPLACE DESIGN

THE CHALLENGE “THE GALLERY” LEASING PLAN 200 OCCIDENTAL AVE, SEATTLE, WA

Working as a group, come

up with a concept for a
marketplace. Then working
individually, brand and design a
store to go in the marketplace
that utilizes creative solutions to
the changing retail landscape.

THE SOLUTION
We designed an art-focused
marketplace called The Gallery
wtih a pop-up shop concept. I STORE LOCATION: 338 SQUARE FEET
branded and designed a pop-up
shop named SLICE Knives &
Cutting Boards: a kitchen knife
store with a museum exhibit
concept and a multi-channel
experience.

SKILLS USED
Concept Development
Space Planning
INSPIRATION: ART GALLERY POP-UP SHOP “STAPLE” FORMS
Google Sketchup
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
 STORE BRANDING

SLICE
KNIVES AND CUTTING BOARDS
LOGO DESIGN

SLICE is a pop-up shop in The Gallery Marketplace that targets home chefs who love good design. Customers checking out the latest Gallery exhibit will not want to leave without
purchasing some “art” for their kitchen.

We sell unique kitchen knives and cutting boards sourced from skilled, independent artisans worldwide. We feature a small, curated collection of the finest quality and the most beautiful
kitchen knives and cutting boards not seen in typical kitchen stores. We’ve done the research. Our customers can count on our knives being of superior quality and craftsmanship.

The SLICE Rewards program offers a great opportunity to gain exclusive access to private events, as well as free admission to knife skills classes and sharpening services. We believe
that giving our customers the knowledge and skills of proper care of kitchen knives is the most important thing we can do in terms of customer service. Knives that stay sharp and usable
will make for the happiest customers. Happy customers will return to SLICE for their future knife purchases.

While we only showcase a curated collection in-store, we offer the full line of knife sets online. Customers can view and purchase the full sets on touch-screen monitors in-store. We also
offer customizable services with select artisans.

Customers will leave with unique, high-quality knives in beautiful wood boxes engraved with the store logo. Each box will contain information on the artist of the particular knife chosen.
 CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND FLOOR PLAN

CONCEPT IMAGE: MUSEUM EXHIBIT FLOOR PLAN

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONAL DIAGRAM: CONTROLLED PATH

 PERSPECTIVE VIEWS

VIEW OF ENTRANCE VIEW OF INTERACTIVE SCREENS AND DISPLAY

KNIVE AND CUTTING BOARD DISPLAY

LED GLASS CABINET DISPLAY

INTERACTIVE TOUCH-SCREENS

STORAGE AND CUSTOMIZATION

INTERIOR FEATURES AND
INTERIOR
MATERIALS
PERSPECTIVES
PALETTE
 MULTI-CHANNEL EXPERIENCE

THE MULTI-CHANNEL EXPERIENCE BEGINS AT THE STORE WITH INTERACTIVE SCREENS, AND CONTINUES AFTER THE CUSTOMER LEAVES DUE TO THE SLICE SMARTPHONE APP.

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CUTTING SKILLS CLASS // JUNE 27 MEMBERS ONLY VIRTUAL KNIFE RACK NEW ARRIVALS STORE LOCATION AND EVENTS

NEW ARRIVALS
STORE LOCATION:
The Gallery
200 Occidental Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
KNIFE SKILLS CLASS
SUNDAY, JUNE 27
10:00 am
HOURS OF OPERATION:
SIGN UP
M-TH 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
F-Sa 9:30 am - 11:00 pm
Su 11 am - 7 pm

SLICE REWARDS MEMBERS FOR MORE INFORMATION:

(206) 837-3822
UPLOAD FROM UPLOAD FROM [email protected]
ACCOUNT CUSTOM
PHOTO ALBUM WISH LIST
INFORMATION ORDERS

ABOUT SLICE
MAKER
OF THE
UPLOAD FROM UPLOAD FROM
MONTH MY VIRTUAL
GAME ONLINE STORE OTHER RACK
KNIFE RACK SLICE REWARDS PROGRAM
BIANCHI FLAGSHIP SEATTLE
 CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

THE CHALLENGE
Research the Bianchi brand and
develop a concept based on
your research. Design a flagship
store around that concept
that includes a reception area,
retail area, repair area, and
congregation space.

THE SOLUTION
I researched the urban “fixie” A PERSONALIZED BIANCI “FIXIE” BICYCLE CONCEPT SKETCHES

subculture of the Bianchi

brand. My space focuses on
personalization with respect to
the history and tradition of the
brand, featuring walls influenced
by old factory windows.

SKILLS USED
Concept Development
Space Planning
Model Building
Google Sketchup
Hand Rendering
Autodesk Revit STUDY MODELS

Construction Documents
 FLOOR PLANS & SECTIONS

FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECTION A

SECOND FLOOR PLAN SECTION B

 INTERIOR PERSPECTIVES AND PHYSICAL MODEL

VIEW OF CONGREGATION AREA

VIEW OF RETAIL AREA CHIPBOARD MODEL

MEDITATION PAVILION
 CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT, FLOOR PLAN, AND SECTION

THE CHALLENGE
Study the use of framing in Rick
Joy’s Avra Verde. Design a
space with an entry experience,
primary space, transition
experience, secondary space,
and focal point using the
concept of framing.

THE SOLUTION RICK JOY’S AVRA VERDE

SECTION A

I designed a pavilion using

pyramidal forms that work to
frame the focal point at the
entrance as well as the exterior
views when transitioning from
the primary to the secondary
space.

SKILLS USED
CONCEPT SKETCHES
Concept Development
Hand Drafting
Model Building

FLOOR PLAN
PHYSICAL MODEL
SKETCHES // 10-30 MINUTES
 10-30 MINUTE SKETCHES

UNION STATION, SEATTLE WA

ULTRA FINE POINT SHARPIE // 30 MINUTES

STONEBURNER RESTAURANT, SEATTLE WA

ULTRA FINE POINT SHARPIE // 10 MINUTES

SAINT MARK’S CATHEDRAL, SEATTLE WA FRYE ART MUSSEUM, SEATTLE WA KINGS STREET STATION, SEATTLE WA
ULTRA FINE POINT SHARPIE // 20 MINUTES ULTRA FINE POINT SHARPIE // 10 MINUTES ULTRA FINE POINT SHARPIE // 30 MINUTES
THANK YOU!
ALISSA PIRES
BELLEVUE COLLEGE
JUNIOR
EXP. GRADUATION JUNE 2017
[email protected]
(425) 941-9397