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Petya Gancheva

Petya Gancheva

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Interior design is an art discipline concerning purpose and space, a field of knowledge that covers a large span, from pure technique and physics to art and the awareness of space.
Creating meaningful interiors is both challenging and demanding. Design has the possibility of uniting a specific space with people’s life in a way that secures their sense of belonging, as well as making it possible for the place itself to endure through time.The clients and users are the very important resource in the design process and act as key contributors in the development of my projects.
I place great importance on maintaining a close dialogue with them to ensure good and functional solutions with a high degree of usability.

As I commence on a new project, I always do extensive research on
specific issues involved as project requirements, local conditions and site characteristics. It is my aim to use all gained academic resources to create an contemporary form of interior architecture and develop projects that are well adjusted to their context and who represent strong utility value as well as high artistic quality.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

BoConcept, New York, NY, Design Consultant

Creating residential projects with modular and customized furniture pieces by BoConcept. Helping customers to find the right design solution, according to their needs and style preferences. Providing in-home and in-store design service, accompanied by project presentation with drawings and renders. Executing sales and preparing the documentation.

Jul 2012 - current
 

ZoomStudio, Sofia, BG, Interior Designer

Developed interior design projects from concept to realization. Worked closely with architects and clients to determine the structure of a space, the needs of the occupants, and the style that best suits both. Took responsibilities for formulating the design plan, estimating the costs, specifying the materials, finishes and furnishings, preparing presentations with CAD drawings and 3D renderings, collaborating with different contractors and overseeing the job on a daily basis. Made sure the quality, the function and the style of the project met client’s expectation.

Oct 2010 - Jun 2012
 

Bismar Publishing House / MD Design Magazine, Sofia, BG, Editor in Chief

Selected themes, articles and visual materials for publishing. Coordinated the work of authors, collaborators, graphic designers and prepress department. Formed and shaped the content of the magazine. Revised articles; wrote headlines and editorial texts.

Dec 2008 - Jun 2012
 

ZoomStudio, Sofia, BG, Junior Interior Designer

Helped project managers to create or revise floor plans, furniture designs, interior elevations and floor pattern layouts through both hand-drafting and CAD drawings. Maintained fabrics, cut sheets, building materials and vendor references. Provided assistance to other designers by researching products and following up with vendors. Collected needed samples and materials.

Sep 2008 - Oct 2010
 

Pismo Gallery, Denver, CO, US, Sales Representative/Art Consultant

Executed sales and developed client relationships. Actively pursued clients from gallery's list, as well as forged new relationships. Maintained contact with artists, collectors and press. Represented the gallery by the means of attending external events. Kept check on the inventory and maintained the gallery space up to standard.

Jun 2007 - Aug 2008
 

Education 

New Bulgarian University, Sofia, BG, Bachelors, Interior Design and Space Planning

Sep 2008 - Jun 2012
 

National Academy of Arts, Sofia, BG, Masters, Art Management

Sep 2004 - Jan 2006
 

National Academy of Arts, Sofia, BG, Bachelors, Art Theory and History

Sep 2000 - Jul 2004
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills 



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