Samantha Speights

Artist. Designer. Entrepreneur.

My name is Samantha Speights and I’m a fourth year architecture major at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Discovering New York City at a young age, uncovered my natural passion for the arts and painting. This was the catalyst to my inevitable journey towards digital design and architecture. But, what keeps me designing is the idea of exploring our variable relationships with physical and digital spaces. To explore such implicit relationships, I believe we must first recognize the value of sensory experiences from multiple perspectives, ranging from the individual to the larger community. In order to create these memorable experiences with design, I aim to be an observant and empathetic designer.

 

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology College of Design

Bachelor of Science in Architecture (In-progress)

Relevant Coursework: Construction Tech & Design Integrations, Media and Modeling I / II, Environmental Systems and Design Integrations, Intro to Design & Built in Environment, History of Urban Form, Structures, Design Strategies, Architecture Studio (7 semesters), Psychology

 

Google UX Design Professional Certificate Coursera

User Experience Specialization (In-progress)

Relevant Coursework: Foundations of User Experience, UX Design Process; Empathize, Define, and Ideate; Build Wire-frames and Low Fidelity Prototypes, Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts, Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma, Responsive Web Design in Adobe XD, Design a User Experience for Social Good and Prepare for Jobs

 

Experience

The Dragon Group LLC

Student- Internship

A business dedicated to strengthening communities through transformative real estate development, green building consulting, holistic construction management and impactful community engagement.

  • Research current and cutting-edge sustainability processes

  • Researched/designed LEED and Fit Well info graphics for clients Centennial Yards and Grady Hospital

  • Designed Sustainability Process Document for client Microsoft

  • Researched/designed LEED vs Georgia Peach Green Building Certification matrix for client Fort Valley State University

  • Developed Presentation ESG Sustainability Practices

  • Prototype Research and document design for new TDG Building

  • Aided in company portfolio layout for partnering firm, Habitat and Design LLC

  • Manage social media and graphic design for posts

  • Completed a door schedule and construction document for project manager

  • Collaborate with a diverse team including architects, projects managers, contractors, strategists and marketing specialists

 

Artisan Creations LLC

Owner

Co-founded a laser-cutting business that specializes in crafting custom wooden, acrylic, and leather goods. Founded a laser cutting company and became profitable within the first 3 months of operation.

  • Developed workshop policies and procedures to reduce waste and expedite production.

  • Created marketing plan that grew social media following by 400+ over two months.

  • Designed and hand crafted custom orders out of wood and acrylic

  • Managed good client relationships by fostering strong communication

  • Product photography and photo editing using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop

 

Genesis 10

Student-Internship

A professional technology services firm and career advocate for experienced business and elite technology professionals.

  • Responsible for all data entry and ensuring accuracy of books for the Manhattan finance department.

  • Reinvented the employee filing system to be more efficient and sustainable.

  • Managed time efficiently to support a wide range of daily responsibilities.

 

Atlanta GA

August 2022

 

Atlanta GA

August 2022

 

Atlanta GA

May 2021 - Present

 

Atlanta GA

Aug 2020 - Jan 2022

 

Manhattan, NY

May 2018 - Aug 2018

Software

Rhino

Grasshopper

Ladybug

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Google Sketchup

Canva

Microsoft Office

Figma

Interests

Sustainable Design

Residential Design

Graphic Design

User Experience Design

Entrepreneurship

Skills

Working in team environment

Communicating effectively with others

Receiving and incorporating feedback