LACEY BAKER Missouri State UniversityInterior Design & Construction Management

WHO I AMMy name is Lacey Baker and I am from Poplar Bluff, Missouri. I am

currently a Senior at Missouri State University earning my Bachelors of Science in Interior Design and minoring in Construction

Management. Growing up in the outskirts of an extremely small town in Southeast Missouri and knowing I wanted to go into design

from a very young age was something most people around me thought “I would grow out of”. However, the idea of having a career where I can be creative is something I will always want. I began my

education wanting to become an architect, but I felt limited only because you cannot defy the laws of physics. My love of art and color brought and directed me towards interior design and I have never looked back since after starting my journey to become an

Interior Designer. I love working on spaces that reflect who people are and what they want, but also having my own style be present in that space as well. Nature and Southwestern art deco are some of

my biggest inspirations. Please, enjoy my digital portfolio.

STUDY ABROAD- ITALY AND GREECE

ART & ARCHITECTURE During the 2016 Summer Semester I was able to study abroad with Missouri State University for almost a three week period. During this time, we traveled to Athens, Santorini, Rome, Tivoli Volterra, Sienna, Pisa, Vatican City, San Gimigano, Florence, and Venice. We were able to see some of the most world famous architecture such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa and art like the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel created by Michelangelo. Getting to study abroad was not only something I had always wanted to do, but extremely rewarding. Knowing I have gotten to experience a small part of the world so many others wish they could was amazing in itself. Knowing I will be able to take these stories and knowledge from studying abroad is something I believe will truly benefit me in my future career.

CHARCOAL, INDIA INK, AND INK PEN DRAWING I & II

Charcoal India InkInk Pen

CHALK PASTEL DRAWING I & II

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROJECT Objective: To take something and create

a new purpose for it.

Material Chosen: Kitchen Upper Cabinet

Creation: Children’s floor desk with Chalk board surface and storage.

THE DUNCAN’S KITCHENObjective: For this project I was to create a kitchen for an elderly couple compliant with NKBA codes and regulations. Space was extremely limited for this remodel, so I was faced with challenges of getting all the spacing and storage correct for this size of kitchen. The couple wanted warm and muted tones throughout their kitchen to match the rest of their home. I was able to create a custom piece to be used in place of a traditional china hutch. To save space, I made the new piece a corner china hutch that would accommodate their storage needs. I also designed the hardware that would be used with the hutch. All AutoCAD drawings are %100 created by me. No blocks were used.

THE DUNCAN’S BATHROOMObjective: The main goal of this project was to create an accessible bathroom for an elderly couple. I was limited with space in this bathroom, but allowed to move walls. I took the original floor plan and changed the location of the enclosed toilet area and the shower. I created a custom tones for the bathroom such as bronze, copper, and a warm beige. For a pop of color, I used a patina green color on the walls because it looks nice with the contrast of the copper elements placed throughout my bathroom. I was wanting as much natural light as possible. So, instead of making my shower walls extend to the ceiling, I made them shorter and added glass panels at the top to allow the natural light from the two windows to flow into the rest of the bathroom. All AutoCAD drawings are %100 done by me. No blocks were used.

LINDA ADAM’S KITCHENPersonal Client asked me to come into measure her existing kitchen cabinetry and create an elevation of what her new cabinetry was to look like once the carpenter had them installed. She also had me give her my opinion on finishes for her new cabinetry, countertop, and backsplash.

Objective:

MUNDELEIN ADVERTISINGObjective: For this commercial project I was given a section of a building to create a new office layout for an advertising firm. The office area had many large windows surrounding the outer edges which produced a large amount of natural lighting which is something I always try to incorporate. The finishes I used were natural woods, leathers, and greenery. For a pop of color I added in purple and gold. There are no steel or silver elements in my commercial design finishes selections. All AutoCAD drawings were %100 created by me. No blocks were used.