L U L U L A F O R T U N E DESIGNED AT KELLY WEARSTLER Lulu LaFortune [email protected] www.lululafortune.com 303.588.8146 At Kelly Wearstler Lulu works as a liaison be- From hand sketching a piece of furniture to cre- While working with Interior Designers Lulu is tween interior designers and product develop- ating the construction document to over see- always learning the best ways to communicate ment. She works hand and hand with multiple ing them in production. It brings Lulu joy to see ideas in a visual and functional way. New de- project managers to design products that bring designs that are drawn on paper come to life. signs are always sketched, 3D modeled, their interior concepts to life. This includes de- Each item is apart of the Kelly Wearstler Studio drawn into the designs elevations and then signing custom items for residential and hospi- collection. made into a formal construction document for tality projects. Lulu also works to develop pieces manufacturing. Once an idea is approved from of furniture that are to represent the Kelly Wears- Lulu is adamant about vendor relationships and the interior design team it is crucial to make sure tler Lifestlye brand. working with each vendor to create products the final outcome is accurate to the original idea. that highlight their unique craft. Each vendor The projects in this portfolio show my ability to requires unique communication skills and it Often, I will also use my knowledge in design be apart of a design in several different stages. is important to be able to translate a design to facilitate a project manager with sourcing in a way that is beneficial to all working parts. furniture for a specific project. FURNITURE DESIGN THE MORRO TABLE KELLY WEARRSTLER STUDIO COLLECTION Hand carved from solid stone, the Morro Coffee Table exemplifies modernity through geometric simplicity and form. The sculptur- al 3-sphere base and substantial top are each composed of solid Coulmier Limestone with a honed finish that enhances the richness of this beautiful natural stone. INVOLVEMENT IDEATION SKETCHING DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION PHOBOS AND OBERON STOOL KELLY WEARRSTLER STUDIO COLLECTION AND FUTURE PERFECT CHAIR GALLERY Challenging conventional think- ing on materiality, the Phobos Chair demonstrates how two materials that are known for their strength and rigidity can become one fluid form. A handcrafted piece of Burnished Brass bends and breaks through a solid block of natural stone, resulting in the appearance of two materials be- ing effortlessly intertwined. This visual relationship pushes the boundary of functional furniture design into the world of modern art. INVOLVEMENT SKETCHING DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION SHIPPING TRANCAS CREDENZA KELLY WEARRSTLER STUDIO COLLECTION The Trancas Credenza is made with layered ply wood that is then carved to create an organic form that enhances the identity of the materiality. The piece sits on float- ing legs that adjust for balance. INVOLVEMENT IDEATION SKETCHING DEVELOPMENT PROTOTYPE PRODUCTION HUME: MODULAR KELLY WEARRSTLER STUDIO COLLECTION The Hume Modular Stone Bench consists of a versatile series of three of uniquely carved stone blocks that straddle the line be- tween sculpture and functional design. When used together, the pieces form a console or bench, depending on the orientation. When separated, each piece stands alone as a cocktail table or as casual seating. Each table is hand-carved from natural stone and is available in either Traver- tine, Negro Marquina, Big Flower, or Grey Rainbow stone. INVOLVEMENT IDEATION SKETCHING DEVELOPMENT VERGE COLLECTION KELLY WEARRSTLER STUDIO COLLECTION With billowed massing and a styl- ized silhouette, the Verge collec- tion celebrates the dualities of comfort and nuanced modern design. This oversized pieces fea- ture a tight seat and back with soft, pillow-like arms and is avail- able in a selection of curated fab- rics and leathers. INVOLVEMENT IDEATION SKETCHING PROTOTYPE FURNITURE PRODUCTION WOOD METAL PRODUCTION PROCESS PRODUCTION PROCESS Knowledgeable in wood fabrication Strong understanding in metal fab- and the components to construct rication along with terminology in furniture frames. Ability to coordinate steel types and their best functions. for the production of several items Ability to cmmunicate errors or at a time. Exploring new finishes results of new metal that must that work with the brand identity match existing master sample. and how to incorporate them into existing or new designs. Also familiar with the process of casting bronze and finishing it Familiar with the refinishing process to perfection. to give vintage pieces another life. STONE UPHOLSTERY PRODUCTION PROCESS PRODUCTION PROCESS Knowledege of what stones can Knowledege of the construction be made in to what types of forms. of upholstered furniture pieces. Understanding of how the CNC Foam types and what type of frame can transform the stone and how is needed for the desired design. to assemble the machined pieces to provide a secure piece of furniture. INTERIOR DESIGN HOTEL PROPER: SANTA MONICA KELLY WEARRSTLER INTERIOR DESIGN Joined the team to complete the public spaces. Worked with team to source vin- tage furniture and specify fabrics. Worked with local vendors to deluxe the vintage items to make suitable for a public space. Researched and found local artists that col- laborated with Kelly to create one of a kind works of art through out the hotel. Worked with production team to install the custom pieces. Space planned the lobby and roof top lounge. INVOLVEMENT SOURCING VINTAGE SOURCING ARTISTS FFE PUBLIC SPACES INSTALL FALL LIFESTYLE PHOTOSHOOT KELLY WEARRSTLER LIFESTYLE PHOTOSHOOT Worked with the production team to spec- ify fabrics for the fall photoshoot and their correlating furniture frames. Worked with Kelly on the layout and elevation for the in- dividual shots. Started with scale mock ups and then put into photoshop to create renders so that during the shoot the photgrapher and movers could reference the shoot line up and be ready for the next shot. INVOLVEMENT FABRIC SELECTION SET LAYOUT/ IDEATION PHOTOSHOOT AID Lulu LaFortune [email protected] www.lululafortune.com 303.588.8146.