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Judy Abdulkarim

Third-year Interior Design student at Algonquin College with a strong passion for colour, spatial design, and visual storytelling. Brings a detail oriented and collaborative approach with a creative mindset focused on crafting meaningful, human centered spaces. Eager to apply academic training in a professional setting and contribute to impactful, design driven projects.

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Education

Bachelor of Interior Design 

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Algonquin College 2023-2027

Skills

  • Space Planning & Concept Development

  • Colour Schemes & Material Boards

  • Hand Sketching & Model Making

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

  • AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape

  • Strong visual communication and presentation skills

  • Understanding of the Ontario building code

Language

  • English

  • Arabic

Experience

Muse

Hospitality Design Project| 2024

  • Developed a sculptural interior language inspired by Brutalist architecture, and the organic curves of canyons.

  • Explored the interplay of light, shadow, and texture to create an immersive, emotionally resonant spatial experience.

  • Crafted intimate and cohesive zones within the café to encourage reflection, conversation, and connection.

  • Used form-driven design to make the space feel carved from within, reinforcing a sense of depth, solidity, and artistic expression.

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Brick by Brick

Office Design Project| 2025

  • Created flexible work environments that accommodate focused work, collaboration, and informal interaction.

  • Emphasized community-driven design strategies to foster support, inclusivity, and professional growth.

  • Integrated spatial sequencing and program zoning to reflect the idea of building ideas and careers “brick by brick.”

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Dwell

Retail Design Project| 2025

  • Developed Dwell, a furniture store that  emphasizes harmony, balance, and flow through spatial planning.

  • Integrated organic materials such as wood, stone, and water to strengthen the connection between architecture, nature, and user experience.

  • Designed intuitive circulation and seamless spatial transitions to encourage mindful movement and engagement within the store.

  • Utilized natural light as a primary design element to enhance atmosphere, material expression, and emotional well-being.

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Mathew House

Collaborative Furniture Bank| 2025

  • Designed an inclusive, universally accessible washroom using bright concept-driven colours (pink, beige, and green).

  • Developed a modular event space that transforms into an extension of the showroom, maintaining spatial flow and cohesion.

  • Created custom foldable bleachers that incorporate branding when stored, maximizing flexibility and efficient use of space.

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