Mandorff Design Sydney · Gothenburg @micaela.mandorff
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Hi, I’m Micaela

I’m an interior design student bringing a decade of experience in creative direction, production, and project delivery. My career began behind the camera, working as a fashion photographer for brands like Sol Sana, Pared Eyewear, Jina-Jina, Re/lax Remade, St Frock and Volvo. My work has been featured in publications like Vogue Australia, One and Moss Magazine. Originally from Sweden, I have lived in Australia for the better part of 14 years and am now a citizen with full working rights.

My shift toward interior design happened organically as my photography work brought me into commercial and architectural spaces. While on set, I frequently found my focus pulling away from the lens and toward the environment itself. I wanted to understand the materials, the process and the core inspiration behind the architecture. That curiosity prompted me to expand my creative practice from capturing spaces to actively shaping them.

I am currently completing my Diploma in Interior Design at Sydney Design School. Drawing on my established communication skills and creative eye, I am developing strong technical capabilities in spatial planning, concept development and interior documentation. My recent coursework includes a Vivienne Westwood retail project that showcases my evolving design sensibilities and software skills in AutoCAD, SketchUp and Enscape. Moving forward, I have a particular interest in focusing on retail and hospitality design.

You can explore a selection of my interior design projects here at mandorff.com, or view my foundational photography work at www.micaelamandorff.com.

I love connecting with others, so please reach out if you would like to grab a coffee. I’m always up to chat about design and I’m excited to learn from others in any way I can.

All the best,
Micaela Mandorff

Project 01

Vivienne Westwood
Bridal Retail

Sydney Design School assessment - designing a retail experience for a new Vivienne Westwood bridal store situated in Paddington.

Type
Retail
Location
Paddington, Sydney
Context
Sydney Design School
Software
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape
Vivienne Westwood bridal store interior render
Render 01 / 08
Concept imagery 02 / 08
Materials 03 / 08
Floor plan 04 / 08
Section 05 / 08
Render 06 / 08
Render 07 / 08
Render 08 / 08
Project 02

Pop Up
Listening Bar

Sydney Design School assessment - designing a pop-up retail and entertainment experience situated at Carriageworks for Sydney Festival.

Type
Retail & entertainment
Location
Carriageworks, Sydney
Context
Sydney Design School
Pop-up listening bar render
Render 01 / 06
Concept imagery 02 / 06
Render 03 / 06
Render 04 / 06
Render 05 / 06
Render 06 / 06
Project 03

Residential
Penthouse Interior

Sydney Design School assessment - designing a penthouse residential home in Manly.

Type
Residential
Location
Manly, Sydney
Context
Sydney Design School
Manly penthouse living room render
Render 01 / 08
Concept imagery 02 / 08
Palette 03 / 08
Finishes 04 / 08
Floor plans 05 / 08
Elevations 06 / 08
Furniture & materials 07 / 08
Plans & section 08 / 08
Project 04

Interior
Styling

Interior styling for a residential home in Sydney's Oyster Bay.

Type
Styling
Location
Oyster Bay, Sydney
Styled living and dining spaces in Oyster Bay
Styled interiors 01 / 02
Styled dining room in Oyster Bay
Styled interiors 02 / 02
Sydney · Gothenburg

Scandinavian design
at home in Sydney

Get in touch @micaela.mandorff