A designer and Pratt Institute graduate interested in reinventing the experiential movements created in spaces through the use of critical graphic representation and inspiring others to enhance architecture for the betterment of our generation.
Bernadette Cuaycong, Los Angeles, CA, Full-Time Freelance Architectural Designer/Lighting Consultant
Assist Architects with lighting and architectural design documentation
One Lux Studio, New York, NY, US, Full-Time Freelance Designer
Assist senior staff in preparing all lighting design documentation and coordination.
Space Exploration Design, Brooklyn, NY, US, Lighting Consultant/Architectural Designer
Overlook lighting design for all projects across the office.
Assist senior staff in preparing meeting minutes, 2D drawing documentation (Construction Documents, DOB, and Board Review Sets), and 3D renderings from SD to CD phases.
Prepare FF&E packages and collect samples for the clients' approval.
Collect and organize all approved specifications into schedules for final documentation.
Coordinate FF&E orders and deliveries through CA.
HDLC Architectural Lighting Design, New York, NY, US, Senior Lighting Designer
Collaborate with architects to design lighting into architectural spaces to meet clients’ requirements.
Guide engineers/electrical contractors in making costly effective lighting decisions.
Prepare lighting design documentation including presentation boards to clients, gathering cutsheets and writing specifications, lighting control intent diagrams, shop drawings, and punch lists.
Coordinate with reps, manufacturers, and distributors to gather fixture product information, make custom modifications, and move orders forward.
Overlook all projects and distribute work to rest of team to ensure jobs move forward under projects’ schedules.
HDLC Architectural Lighting Design, New York, NY, US, Junior Lighting Designer
Assist Senior Staff in preparing lighting design documentation including lighting details, lighting layouts, building models in 3D for calculations, cost analysis studies, Lighting-Power Density studies, load schedules, fixture schedules, and conducting in-house mock ups.
Pratt's Work-Study Program, Brooklyn, NY, Architectural Shop Monitor
Supervise and assist students in operating laser cutter machinery and 3D print machinery.
Habana Output - USBK (URBAN STUDIO BROOKLYN), Brooklyn, NY, US, Architectural Intern
Work with team members to develop and build a sustainable outdoor classroom with a rainwater collection system for the Leadership Prep School located in Bed-Stuy.
OPUS X LLC, New York, NY, US, Design Intern
Research and analyze material to develop new product prototypes such as glass decanters, olive bowls, and vases.
IES’ Merit Award, Award
Lighting Design of a Contemporary Financial Institution
“Build Ideas” Exhibition by Theoharis David, Other
Selected for Student Work
Pratt’s InProcess Archive Book, Other
Selected Design Projects 2008-2011
Top Pick Imagine Award for DIFFA’S Dine By Design Event, Award
Award for Dining Space
Union Leader Newspaper “Ready for the Future", Other
Recognized Student for CAD Certification
President’s List, Award
Award for Academic Excellence 2008-2011
Certified Mechanical Drafter, Other
The American Design Drafting Association
