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architecture / interior design / paintingÂ
ZARA COOPER
HARD SKILLS
SOFT SKILLS
ABOUT ME
I am a passionate and creative individual with a genuine love for design and a desire to share my creativity with the world. Outside of design, I have a wide range of hobbies and interests, including painting, yoga, hiking, travelling, fitness and fashion. I am a naturally sociable person, often described as a social butterfly, and love connecting with new people, building relationships and learning from those around me.
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I am currently freelancing with ISOLA Designs, where I work on bespoke kitchen cabinetry and joinery design. This experience has allowed me to expand my technical skills and develop a deeper understanding of joinery, kitchens and interior design. I am now eager to take the next step in my career, fully immerse myself in the design industry and turn my passion into a full-time pursuit. I am excited to continue learning, push my creative boundaries and discover what I can bring to the world of design!
WORK / EXPERIENCE
STUDIO ISOLAÂ / MARCH 2026 - CURRENTLY
FREELANCEÂ CABINETRY AND JOINERY DESIGN
Working with ISOLA Designs has been a real eye-opening experience, giving me valuable insight into the world of interior design and allowing me to develop my knowledge of bespoke kitchens, cabinetry and joinery. My role involves carrying out site visits to take measurements, which I then use to model spaces in SketchUp in preparation for the design process. I have also been creating detailed joinery models in SketchUp, producing Enscape renders to help clients visualise their bespoke cabinetry, and using Layout to create detailed technical drawings for cabinet makers.
BURNT ORANGE / OCT 2025 - CURRENTLY
WAITRESS AND BARTENDER
POMUS / MARCH 2025 - OCT 2025
WAITRESS
LOOSE MOOSE BAR & GRILL / NOV 2021 - JAN 2025
SUPERVISOR AND BARTENDER
COCKTAILS NIGHTCLUB / FEB 2020 - NOV 2021
HOSTESS, BARTENDER AND PROMOTERÂ
EDUCATION
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY, GOLD COAST, AUS / FEB 2020 - NOV 2024
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN
PRESTIGE SERVICES, GOLD COAST, AUS / MARCH 2018 - NOV 2019
DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS
SOUTHPORT STATE HIGH SCHOOL / FEB 2015 - NOV 2019
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. FINISHED WITH A 5 YEAR ART SCHOLARSHIP
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WORK
STUDIO 6 / MEMORIAL MUSEUM
All the collages you will see are digital collages made by me using a mix of procreate and photoshop.
STUDIO 5 / WOMANS
TRANSITIONAL FACILITY
These site sections received a high distinction for their whimsical and collage effect I created by using Enscape, SketchUp and Photoshop.Â
This construction section was digitally hand-drawn in Procreate, with the exception of the vector people. I have included it in my portfolio to showcase my versatility as a designer, demonstrating not only my technical skills in software such as AutoCAD, but also my ability to communicate ideas through hand-drawn illustration. This piece was particularly well received by my university professor and was awarded a High Distinction.
STUDIO 4 /
1 : 20 CONSTRUCTION SECTION
This section model was awarded a High Distinction and selected for exhibition at my university. The process began by creating a net of my section in SketchUp before transferring it into AutoCAD to prepare the individual cardboard pieces for laser cutting. Once all the components had been cut, I carefully assembled and glued the model together, adding trees and people to bring the final piece to life. This project demonstrates my ability to combine digital modelling, technical drawing and hands-on model-making to create a detailed and visually engaging final outcome.Â
STUDIO 4 /
1 : 20 DETAIL CONSTRUCTION SECTION MODEL
ZARAS ART GALLERY
