H E L L O

A B O U T

Having lived in the UK, New Zealand and Canada, Katie brings a breadth of experience and holistic thinking to all her projects. Working as an Interior Designer, she has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Architecture, a Master of Science in Sustainability and Adaptation in the Built Environment and it currently working towards a Diploma in Interior Design in her spare time. She also works to highlight the importance of both material quality and sourcing when designing, with considerations such as upfront embodied carbon and operational carbon. Katie believes that for a design to be great, beauty should not come without optimal functionality, if a space is useful and enjoyed, that only increases it's life-time sustainability.

Katie flourishes in both independant and team based projects, strives to develop healthy and trust based working relationships and with her ability to maintain focused on the client brief enjoys exploring creative, livable solutions.

In 2021 Katie made the move from Toronto to Vancouver. During this time she has been working as a junior interior designer, diving into continuing-education classes as well as volunteering her time in Vancouver's beautiful Stanley Park providing sustainable native species preservation practices alongside the Stanley Park Ecological Society (SPES).

Experience + Education

Katie Rand Resume.pdf

2022 - Present

2022

2022 - Present

2022

2021

Feb 2021

2016 - 2019

2015

2014

2010 - 2013

2011

DIPLOMA: INTERIOR DESIGN
The Interior Design Institute

Creating and adapting space plans, lighting design and colour applications
Deep dive into interior finishes, textiles, furniture and accessories and specification
Polishing client communications, visual communications and business methods
Understanding language, history and styles of interiors and design through the ages

JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER
Jamie Banfield Design, Port Moody

Developed visually narrative concept packages guided by the client brief for presentations and to be used as the project road map.
Produced both interior and exterior elevations, floor, detail and reflected ceiling plans and sections in AutoCAD on 10 projects
Gathered and documented detailed specifications for finishes, equipment, lighting, plumbing, accessories and furniture
In charge of the sample library maintenance and organization including liaising with sample reps via email, phone call and in person meetings

STEWARSHIP VOLUNTEER
Stanley Park Ecological Society

Understanding and knowledge of local ecology and the importance of conservation
Weekly native tree and shrub planting and removal of non-native invasive species
Collaborate with diverse team of local volunteers each session

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING
LinkedIn Learning

Revit
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Speaking up against racism at work
Graphic Design
Colour Theory

NIGHT CLASS
Simon Frasier University

Housing Policy Fundamentals
Introduction to Landscape Architecture

JUNIOR DESIGNER

The Architect Builders Collaborative

Produced 3D renderings and virtual walk throughs using TwinMotion
Regularly co-operated remote meetings with co-workers and other industry professionals
Calculated window, timber framing and door schedules in ArchiCAD for a precise shopping list
Co-performed analysis of, and comparisons between, multiple data sets and produced data projections
Developed the report design, created icon illustrations and contributed the final version for publication

PARTICIPANT

TBPU: Designer’s Guide to Successful Vegetative Roof Systems
Lunch + Learn: Michelle Gaudon / Firestone Building Products / AIA continuing education / OAA

PARTICIPANT

ZinCo Green Roof Lunch & Learn
Stephen Seccareccia / ZinCo / OAA / OALA / RCI

Experienced independently meeting tight deadlines by effectively preparing and conceptualizing both a site masterplan and modern Long House design using AutoCAD, Photoshop and Revit remotely
Spoke with the Elder’s of the Clan to listen to their needs and discuss options and pathways to their goals
Collaborated in the final presentation to the client by showcasing the design proposals, drawings and models

Curated an in-depth report focusing on the potential for urban straw bale use the barriers that exist through desktop and printed literature research.
Conducted and transcribed seven interviews with industry professionals to collect their practicing knowledge and perspectives
Produced both qualitative and quantitative results from the collected data

MSc: SUSTAINABILITY AND ADAPTATION IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Centre for Alternative Technology / University of East London
Key Projects:

First Nations Off-Grid Eco Village in Northern BC

Masters Thesis Identifying Barriers to Urban Straw Bale Use

ORGANIC FARM & HOMESTEAD ASSISTANT

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms

Co-led and implemented landscape and sustainable agricultural structure design for homesteads and farms across New Zealand and select BC islands.
Integrated into 10+ organic farms with work ranging from general maintenance to produce and livestock tasks.

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Open Eco-Homes / Cambridge Carbon Footprint

Led communications with participating eco-property home-owners for educational
open-house events
Produced and updated informative documents, posters, flyers and creative displays in Word and InDesign
Co-hosted a tent promoting the Climate Coalition’s “For the love of…’ campaign engaging with public and encouraging discussions of what motivates them to love and / protect the planet
Supported community directed eco-events including ‘Open Eco-Homes’, ‘Cycle Powered Cinema’ as well as mend and repair cafes with staging, set up and running

BA (HONS) ARCHITECTURE

University of Lincoln

CAD - Sketchup, AutoCAD
Plans, sections, elevations, perspectives, details
Design history and theory
Critical evaluation and peer reviews

ARCHITECTURAL INTERN

AC Architects

Participated in multiple client liaisons via in office, on-site and e-mail as well as documenting minutes.
Co-operated the preparation and drawing up and development of initial plan / elevation ideas on a residential project using both quick hand sketching and Vectorworks.
Completed administrative tasks such as updating and editing legal documents and contact lists in Word.