Read on for Part 2 of our interview with Jessica Comingore and Julianna Duarte, the FIDM Interior Design Advanced Study Program Students who are designing two of the luxury units in the Roosevelt Lofts in Downtown Los Angeles. To read Part 1 of the interview, click here. Watch this spot for more info and pix as this fantastic design project progresses! --Kim
FIDM Magazine: What work have you done so far on the project?
Julianna: So far for the loft space we have created proposal plans that were presented our design and layout were approved. We've started to budget out all expenses such as furniture, accessories, labor,
installation, etc. Next, we will start the purchasing of all products...
FIDM: Why did you decide to apply for the third year program?
Julianna: I just graduated the FIDM in San Francisco with my AA in Interior Design and I looked into what the third year program had to offer and fell in love with the options. I had to come down and continue following my dreams in Product Design, Store Planning, and Set Design.
Jessica: With the opportunity of doing the third year, I was able to delve into more specific aspects of interior design that had peaked my interest during the two years of more general study. With options like decorative arts and product design (two areas I want to pursue further), I felt it was the ideal step for me as far as continued education. Likewise, I felt my two years at FIDM had opened more doors and provided more opportunities than I thought possible, and moving forward with a third year could only continue to do so.
FIDM: Are you currently interning/working anywhere else or are you working exclusively on this project?
Julianna: I am currently interning for a designer, Erinn Valencich from Omniarte.
Jessica: I work part time as an assistant designer for a residential design and construction firm in Burbank (MV Design Group).
Fashion Design Professional Designation program graduates Nichole Kreglow and Stephanie Bodnar met while attending classes, including History of Costume and Intermediate and Advanced Draping and Pattern Drafting, at FIDM San Francisco. However, it was when they became partners in their fourth quarter Collection Development class that the creative sparks really began to fly! Since then, their designs have been on display at both the de Young and Legion of Honor museums.
