I am an Interior Designer and Set Designer. I would like to gain more experience in an architecture/interiors firm either in the hospitality sector or residential. Essentially I would like to focus on one or the other for a few years to really understand it well.
I love to travel and find it one of my main sources of inspiration for work and creativity.
If you would like to see some of my work please check out my website: www.helenmpark.com
Patina Restaurant Group, Los Angeles, Art Stylist (temp)
Assisted in styling and directing photo shoots, private events, and marketing collateral.
Culver Hotel, Culver City, CA, US, In House Designer
Overseeing the direction and development of the interior renovation of this upscale boutique hotel including the guest rooms, hallways, lobby lounge, private dining room and mezzanine bar. Researching and purchasing the FF&E for the various rooms, acting as a liason between the vendors and owner while coordinating between the staff of the hotel to ensure proper execution of the projects. In charge of producing the graphics for hotel events, menus, web-based marketing and flyers. Simultaneously purchasing furniture and fixtures for the Clarion Hotel in Covington, LA and Beverly Terrace Hotel in Beverly Hills.
House of Honey, Inc., Pasadena, CA, US, Junior Designer
Assisted the House of Honey owner/designer Tamara Kaye-Honey on two residential projects; a renovation of an existing fireplace along with a built-in bookcase bench in Sherman Oaks as well as a re-design of a large kitchen, living area and dining room of a house in Altadena. Created the AutoCAD drawings for the projects as well as the presentation materials including the furniture, color scheme and design concept for the clients. Gave presentations on behalf of House of Honey at the Pasadena Showcase 2011 for the “Rumpus Room”.
Preen, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, US, Junior Interior Designer
Most currently worked on a residential renovation for Chocolatier Hasty Torres at her Beverly Hills condo.
Assisted with the concept development of the new Sweet Lady Jane Cake Shop in Santa Monica, CA. Conducted the analysis of the site by measuring the existing space and prepared the interior floor plan, site plans, exterior elevations and schedules for submission to the City of Santa Monica. Put together all of the necessary materials needed to pull the signage permit at the City of Santa Monica. Developed the design of the back wall and shelving of the bakery. Researched and shopped materials and furnishings for the project. Acted as the liaison between the client, lead designer and contractor during the build.
LMAO with Brian Hooks, Los Angeles, CA, US, Set Designer and Assistant Production Designer
Developed the design concept and executed a full game show set for a comedy vignette called “Pickanese” in four days for the low-budget independent film LMAO. The main concept of the set involved the use of wooden chopsticks and its’ wrappers, constructed into colorful, 3D sculptural forms that cascaded from the walls. The final game show set design came under budget as well.
The KOR Group / kelly wearstler interior design, West Hollywood, CA, US, Design Intern
Organized and designed the presentation boards for the Crest, Bellagio and Pegasus projects. Developed CAD elevation, section, floor plan and furniture detail drawings for the Bellagio and Crest projects.
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI, Masters, Interior Architecture
Master of Interior Architecture- I worked mostly on conceptual projects of historic buildings but most importantly existing structures. At graduate school I also learned a lot of skills in the woodshop building furniture and making scaled models.
