About me
IRINA OBRAZTSOVA
DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
Hello, friends!
My name is Irina. I have more than 25 years of experience in interior and furniture design. Since 2020 I have also been doing architectural design of private homes after studying on the Architectural Design course.
Seeing and feeling the environment is my Natural way of thinking. Once in a room, I begin to formulate the space around me in my head, imagining how it can be changed to make it cozy, comfortable and stylish. In my projects I like to combine modern and traditional elements, and also use natural materials and colors.
I would say that my main definition in design is Hügge - the ability to create an atmosphere of coziness, calmness and happiness. I love coziness and functionality, and to live not like in a museum, but like at home.
In my practice there are projects of business offices, private apartments and houses. I also made projects of author's furniture for ready-made interiors and for my own design projects. And so that my clients could immediately imagine their future interior or house, I do 3D-visualization for all my projects. I present some of my work for you on this portfolio site.
A few more facts about me.
- I was born and grew up in Moscow (Russia). Moscow is a large old city with a rich architectural and cultural heritage. Several generations of my family are people of creative professions. My grandfather, my mom, my sister, daughter and niece are all very talented people and have creative professions in design. My great-grandfather Sergey Konenkov is a Russian sculptor. He lived in New York, USA for more than 20 years. So, you could say that the atmosphere I grew up in helped shape my aesthetic perception of the world around me and molded my design mindset.
- I learn new things quickly and independently usually. I work with several professional programs for design and architecture projects, such as: Archicad, Affinity Designer (the British equivalent of Photoshop & CorelDrow in one), Sketchup, Twinmotion - 3D.
- I don't like to stop there, so I also have experience in graphic design, print design and web site design. All this allows me to have a broad view of my profession.
- I am not afraid of challenging tasks, especially if I believe in the success of the project.
- I am not afraid of responsibility, because I have been running my own company in Moscow for 20 years.
- I got most of my professional knowledge and experience from my family and my ability to learn on my own.
- I came to the United States in September 2022. I appreciate the new experience I get here and the opportunity to meet new people, new culture, learn a new language and make new friends. I love my work very much and I want to continue to develop here as an architect and designer in a new environment.
So, let me present a small portfolio with a few of my works.
Interior & Furniture
Design
More than 25 years of experience in interior design, and furniture design.All my clients receive 3D visualization of the project, drawings and planning solutions, which helps him not only to understand how the room will look like after the repair, but also gives the opportunity to control the process of repair and make changes if necessary.
Architecture
Design
Preparation of a architectural design project, the basis of which is the author's architectural concept, facade and planning solutions. The project does not include structural solutions and working documentation, which are prepared at the Working Design stage.
WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGN AND PRINT PRODUCTION
Creation of modern web sites for business, including this site-portfolio Development of corporate identity, logo, content and other.
Examples:
https://eurosurgery.org
https://zamenasustava.ru
https://zdislava-davinci.ru
Development of corporate identity and printing products. Booklets, business cards, books, posters, etc
Examples:
CookBook For The Teacher
CONFIDENT DESIGN PROGRAM SKILLS
* Archicad
* Twinmotion - 3D visualization
* Affinity Designer (British program, analog of Photoshop and CorelDrow in one)
* Sketchup
PORTFOLIO
Kitchen-dining room (Tallinn)
Bathroom for an elderly lady (California)
Bathroom in traditional style (California)
Renovation of the apartments (New York)
Open space in Barnhaus 2
Living room for friend - Fast remodeling (California)
Remodeling a pool house into a guest house (Florida)
English Classroom (Sacramento, CA)
Architectural design - Barnhaus 1
Architectural design - Prairie style - style of Lloyd Wright
Architectural design - Barnhaus 2
Graphic design and print production:
When I came to the United States, I went to learn English at High Lands School. And I was very lucky to have a teacher. When I finished my studies, I wanted to give him a special gift. And since he loves to cook, the idea to make a Cook Book For The Teacher with recipes and wishes from his students.
Thank you to my classmates who were pleased to support me in this.