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Luciana Valencia

Luciana Valencia

Miami, FL, US

 

About 

Luciana Valencia M.
US Citizen, Colombian and Italian National
+ (1) 954 636 – 9372
luciana.valencia.m@gmail.com
555 NE 24th St. Apt 1402. Miami FL 33137 

Employment 

PDT International, Fort Lauderdale, FL, US, Color & Material Designer

Architectural and interior design company focused in retail, hospitality and commercial projects in the U.S and abroad.

• Key contributor in the selection and application of color, materials, and finishes over an entire range of projects.

• Focused on creating innovative concepts that will strived to offer freshness of vision and aesthetic.

• Collaborated with creative manager, senior designer, graphic designer, 3D rendering, engineers and project managers to shape the business model of each project by establishing key strategies, design and image.

• Found specialized solutions for architectural concepts, space planning, fixture design, branding, imaging, and merchandising.

Jul 2013 - Oct 2013
 

Deimos Arte, Bogota Colombia, Design Assistant

DEIMOS Art, established in 1973, is very well known for its usage of craft materials and appliance in modern objects, not to mention its passion for quality.

• Designed several unique pieces of furniture (sofas, bookshelves, puffs and beds) and decorative objects alongside head designer/ and owner of the company; Paulina Mallarino.
• Interior design, and spatial projection (planimetrics) of different projects, house, hotels and lodges.
• In charge of the interior design in the Hotel NH 93 in Bogota.
• Organized an art exhibition for the artist, Miguel Cardenas, which took place on February 23, 2012.

Aug 2011 - Jun 2013
 

Ornella Franchi, Bogota Colombia , Design Assistant

This company is dedicated to fashion design, manufacturing and distribution of clothing. It works in different areas of fashion, including, corporate design and exclusive fashion design.

• Design assistant of Maria Cecilia Mercado, head designer and owner of the company.
• Designed apparel, corporate image development production control, and supervised materials involved in the entire production line, amongst others.

Jul 2008 - Aug 2011
 

Education 

Universidad de los Andes, Bogota Colombia, Bachelors, Bachelor of Science in Design

Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia

School of Architecture and Design
Double Degree:

Bachelor of Science in Design

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Aug 2008 - Jun 2013
 

Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, BArch, Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Aug 2008 - Jun 2013
 

Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano (NABA),, Milan, IT, Introduction to Fashion Design | Fashion Design & Styling

Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
 

Colegio Helvetia, Bogota Colombia , High School, Maturity

Colegio Helvetia Bogota, Colombia June 2008
Matura Diploma, Canton de Berne. GPA: (5/6) Graduated with Honors.

Matura Diploma, Canton de Berne GPA (5/6) English.
DALF C1, Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française (88/100).

Aug 1995 - Jul 2008
 

Lycée Jeanne D’Arc, Vitré, FR, Exchange Student – Semester Abroad

Jun 2006 - Dec 2006
 

Awards 

PROJECTS & COMPETITIONS, Other

Project: National Museum Expansion chosen to be exposed at the Exhibition ESCALANDO 2011 (Exhibition of the distinguished projects from the University of Los Andes, School of Architecture)
Corona Award 2012 Pro Habitat, Theme: Transitional & Permanent Housing for Flooded Areas

Project was selected to participate in this completion that took into account the geographical realities of Colombia. Its mission was focused on the improvement of habitat and environmental sustainability for the Colombian people.

Documenta 13, Kassel Germany 2011

Project was selected to participate in one of the world’s most important exhibitions for contemporary art. The competition is focused on the planning of a "documentation center”. Plans for different areas such as conference rooms, event stage, press center, gift shop, bookstore, restaurants and documentation area were required, as well as plans for its secondary functions. In addition to the central plant design concept, another smaller part of the task was the design of smaller satellites distributed to key strategic points of the city.

2012
 

Skills