Stella Conran

I am currently a second-year Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) student at Queensland University of Technology, with a passion for sustainable and accessible housing design. My education has equipped me with skills in design software (Photoshop, SketchUp, Revit) and knowledge of environmental psychology, human-centered design, and space optimization. Additionally, I graduated from Everton Park State High School, receiving the DUX award for Visual Arts, demonstrating my strong artistic abilities and commitment to excellence. Currently, I am a senior employee and qualified barista at The Coffee Club Brookside, where I have been employed for two years. This role has provided me with leadership experience in managing store operations, training new staff, and enhancing customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. I have demonstrated my ability to juggle responsibilities, maintain attention to detail, and lead by example, preparing me for client-facing and project management roles in the interior design industry.

Design & Technical Skills:

· Proficiency in SketchUp, and Revit for 2D/3D design and drafting

· Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for design presentations and visualizations

· Space planning and layout optimization

· Knowledge of sustainable design principles and practices

· Hand-drawing and rendering techniques for conceptual design

· Model-making and material sampling

· Lighting design and specification

· Colour theory and application

· Furniture design and selection

Project & Collaboration Skills:

· Co-design methodologies and participatory design processes

· User-centered design with a focus on enhancing human experience

· Collaboration with cross-functional teams

· Strong communication and presentation skills for client engagement

· Experience in conducting site analysis and environmental research

· Basic knowledge of building codes, regulations, and compliance standards

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:

· Application of environmental psychology theories in design

· Understanding of ergonomics and human behaviour in space planning

· Ability to analyse and solve design challenges with creative solutions

· Research skills for understanding materials, trends, and sustainable options

Personal & Interpersonal Skills:

· Strong attention to detail and aesthetic sensitivity

· Time management and multitasking abilities

· Collaborative team player with leadership experience in co-design projects

· Adaptability and willingness to learn new design trends and technologies.

· Ability to work under pressure and in difficult situations with customers

· Time management

· Self-motivation

· Adaptability

· Quick decision making under pressure

· Bright and bubbly

· Confident in working with children and adults with varying disabilities 

• 2015-2019, Queensland Judo Team member for Australian Judo National Championships
• 2022, DUX of visual arts at Everton Park State High School
• 2023-Present, Member of the QUT GRID Architectural Society

• Carl Conran, Shogun Hills Judo Club Head Coach and Club Owner, 0412 672 514
• Lara Bouhamdan, Crystal and Wellness Warehouse (Chermside) Supervisor, 0403 534 923
• Karen Parkin, The Coffee Club Brookside (Manager), 0477 884 375
• Rodney Troian, The Coffee Club Brookside (Owner), 0423 317 776

My hobbies include exercising in nature and socialising with friends. I also enjoy many different genres of music, I play through my vinyls. And I love to paint as it enhances my artistic abilities.