2. Shirley Bucknor is a highly proficient residential and commercial interior designer based in New
York City with a firm understanding of codes and regulations. She specialises in new construction
and renovation projects. She’s worked in residential, retail and hospitality industries.
She has 4 years working in interior design and 4 years in furniture manufacturing and project
management. She has worked for boutique firms and large corporate firms such as Gensler,
Prophet and currently L’Oreal where she holds a position as a Store Design and Retail Specialist.
In her practice, she seeks to create environments that inspire creativity.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DESIGN
Parsons, The New School for Design | Urbanism | May 2014
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Arizona State University | Interior Design | May 2009
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Rhino*, Revit*, Design
Manager, SketchUp, V-Ray, •
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,
Muse, Acrobat • Microsoft
Office Suite- Excel, Word,
Powerpoint, Access • Strategic
thinking, Diagramming, Mapping,
Ethnography, Fundraising, Data
Sourcing, Research • * indicates
beginner level
CLIENTS
L’oreal | Kiehl’s,
Urban Decay
Waterfront New York
Prophet
Abbvie
Maserati
Faxon Residence
Kuraishi Residence
Britto Residence
Lax Hilton
Enchantment Resort
SERVICES
• Develop client relations to design or renovate spaces to meet their standards.
• Create mood and inspiration boards, select samples, colour palettes and materials
• Produce design and construction drawing sets.
• Follow procedure for permitting
• Coordinate with G.C. and vendors
• Building codes and regulations
• Work with vendors
• Plan and estimate budgets for projects.
• Submit drawings for approval by a construction inspector to ensure that the design meets building codes.
SHIRLEY L. BUCKNOR
SHIRLEY.BUCKNOR@GMAIL.COM
480.217.2749
WWW.THEYELLOWKIOSK.COM
3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RETAIL DESIGNER
L’Oreal - Kiehl’s 1851 | Manhattan, NY | June 2014 - Present
Store design and construction, CD set production, fixture design, sourcing and researching construction methods,
contractor bid levelling, store cost estimation and budgeting
DESIGN COORDINATOR
Fusion Architecture [non–profit] | Phoenix, AZ | August 2007 - Present
Socio-architectural design & collaboration Projects: Modular Housing Living Kiosk project
INTERIOR DESIGNER
DDNY-Design Development NYC | Long Island City, NY | March 2013 - May 2014
Project management, conceptualisation, material & presentation board creation, client relations, field verification,
construction drawings, furniture, fixture and materials sourcing. Work with project managers and construction
team.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CONSULTANT
Prophet | Manhattan, NY | August 2013 - November 2013
Corporate architectural rebranding, 3d rendering, logo design, colour theory, work environment re-branding, way
finding, display design
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Tammy Loewen Design | Scottsdale, Arizona | February 2012 – June 2012
Purchasing, quotes, purchase orders, reconciling invoices & updated construction documents
FURNITURE DESIGNER & PROJECT COORDINATOR
Asher Cole | Phoenix, Arizona | February 2006 - September 2011
Millwork and furniture design, drafting, project management, contract review, purchase orders, bid levelling,
sourcing, shipping & installation coordination.
INTERNSHIPS
INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN
Gensler | Phoenix, Arizona | May – August 2008
DD set, conceptualising, complete drawings revisions, 3D renderings, poster boards,field verifications.
Participated in award wining Food Cart Project, Aventura
COMMERCIAL ARCH. DESIGNER
GBMA Arhitects | Phoenix, Arizona | November 2007 - April 2008
Complete drawings revisions, worked with lead designer to produce CD sets specific for AM/PM Arco
establishments , conceptual 3D renderings for project proposals, poster boards,field verifications.
SHIRLEY L. BUCKNOR
SHIRLEY.BUCKNOR@GMAIL.COM
480.217.2749
WWW.THEYELLOWKIOSK.COM
4. retail design
kiehl’s macy’s herald square, manhattan
A shop-in-shop store located in one of the world’s largest
department stores, it was designed to feature a curated
selection of products targetting tourists and visiting patrons
looking to quickly purchase yet willing to try out products,
for which the extend consultation table was designed for.
It is located on the 3rd floor of the Macy’s Herald Square
Flagship store.
Image courtesy of Wikipedia by Mike Strand
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6. retail design
kiehl’s hell’s kitchen, manhattan
Formerly a long time bicycle repair shop, this Kiehl’s
flagship store was designed to feature customised service
areas such as the Healthy Skin Island and Men’s Shave Bar
while keeping with the New York nativity. Accent pieces
such as the HighWire pendant by local studio Apparatus
were incorporated.
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8. social architecture
the living kiosk - design competition
Built Prototype at the Afrika Museum in Berg en Dal.
Exhibition held 10 April 2011
SLEEP
SHOP
STORAGE
CIRCULATION
A competition held by the Afrika Museum (Berg en Dal)
and African Architecture Matters (Utrecht) to demonstrate
planning ideas for future Africa.
Using Kumasi, Ghana as the location, the idea was to design
a systematic structure to enhance the rising existence of
make-shift structures used for multiple purposes.
Research: These structures can be temporary or permanent
structures. They can be used mainly as a point of sale, but
also as a home; a place to sleep, live, store and serve as an
identity.
Existing Kiosk Structures
sleep shop
storage circulation
38"
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9. social architecture
wewesu community school
Project Objective: A collaboration with Fusion Architecture,
non-profit organization to partner with Weweso Junior
Secondary School administration to evaluate current
pressing conditions of the school and propose an interactive
architectural design.
Location: Kumasi, Ghana
Lattice structure to provide
shading along with existing
trees
Curved lattice
structure to provide
shade
Wall to be made of
chicken wire and mud-
rock mortar
Tire structures to
provide seating
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10. design competitions
aventura cart
Aventura Food Cart Competition: Produced drawings,
perspectives and board layouts. Inspired by the natural
elements of Arizona and the colorful simplicity of food. The
Claro cart has been constructed and is in use at the Phoenix
Convention Centre and nationwide.
Constructed and in use at the Phoenix convention center and others
nationwide
Rendered shot
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11. retail design
elitro [concept]
Studio Objective: Tenant Improvement: Redesign retail space
of two floor levels with an inclusion of activity spaces.
Program: A retro-contemporary retail space dedicated to
making available, daily household goods as well as household
large appliances within the eras.
Designed fixtures: simple, flexible cubes and
rectangles
1st floor: Display space, point of sale, main storage and retail
of larger appliances.
Second floor: a grand retail space complimented by a
bar and restaurant scene, as well as a live DJ. Restrooms
located here.
Fixture arrangement option
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Mapping: Lower floor
Retail
display
area
Cash wrap
Retail
display
area
Retail
display
area
Vertical
access
Vertical
access
Casual
seating
N
ENTRANCE
Mapping: Upper floor
Retail
display
area
Cash wrap
Retail
display
area
Retail
display
area
Vertical
access
Vertical
access
BOH
Restr s
Cas al
seati
Retail
display
area
er r a ce
space
Cas al
seati
resta ra t
ar area
seati
resta ra t
ar area
p i t
ser ice
resta ra t
ar seati
area
ec d l r e el
ENTRANCE
ENTRANCE
13. healthcare
the vine [assisted living communites]
Studio Objective: Explore human-needs based research
in conjunction with evidence-based design and suitability
while looking at the future of senior assisted living facilities
/ healthcare environments.
Program: Create social areas and niches to enhance
community interaction while seamlessly connecting the
outdoors and indoors.
PROVIDESNURTURING, UPLIFTING, HEAL-
ING AND ENHANCINGQUALITIES; IMPROV-
ING THE QUALITY OF LIFE
CREATE A LIVING BREATHING FACIL-
ITY THAT NEEDS LOVE, CARE AND
SUPPORT
THIS EMBODIES VIBRANCE,
VIGOR, ENERGY AND LIFE
(PERSONAL GROWTH)
THE FACILITY AS
AN IDENTITYAND
PERSONALITY
RELATIONSHIPS BEGIN TO FORM
ON AN INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL LEV-
EL AND AN AWARENSS FOR THE
SURROUNDINGS IS DEVELOPED
GROWS INTO A NETWORK
OF POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS
CENTERED AROUND A UNI-
FYING ELEMENT
A FUNCTIONINGECOLOGYIS FORMED
SURROUNDED BY
PULSING LIFE
FACILITY
SENSORY EXPERIENCES
CREATING LIVABLE EXPERIENCE
BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP
TOUCH
SMELL
TASTESOUND
SIGHT
NURTURING, UPLIFTING,
HEAL
Concept sketches
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14. healthcare
the vine [assisted living communites]
2nd Level
Designated art area by the elevator, 18 large resident rooms, a
self-serve area, a multi-purpose area, a nurse station, a salon, and a
massage room.
1st Level
26 patient rooms, a dining/ cafeteria area & outdoor patio,
outdoor courtyard, reception area & staff break room,
lobby, nurse station, private seating area and a library.
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![SHIRLEYBUCKNOR
SHIRLEY.BUCKNOR@GMAIL.COM
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
480.217.2749
SAMPLE PROJECTS
STORE CONSTRUCTION: L’OREAL | KIEHL’S
SOCIAL ARCHITECTURE: LIVING KIOSK | WEWESU SCHOOL
DESIGN COMPETITIONS: AVENTURA CART
RESTAURANT/RETAIL DESIGN: ELITRO
HEALTHCARE: THE VINE [ASSISTED LIVING]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/bc70716b-2440-45bb-983b-549894f5cbdb-150717024039-lva1-app6891/85/Shirley-L-Bucknor-Portfolio-01-1-320.jpg)
