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Natalie McCune

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My passion for design has been with me from my earliest memories. Over the years, I explored many creative outlets, but I always found myself drawn back to Interior Design. After taking an Interior Design course in high school, guided by an inspiring teacher who is now my mentor, I knew this was the path I wanted to pursue. That guidance led me to UNT, where I have grown as a designer and expanded my understanding of the ever-evolving design world.
 
By my junior year, I discovered my true passion in hospitality design; creating spaces that not only function beautifully but also provide memorable experiences for their users. Upon graduation, I hope to join a design firm specializing in hospitality, where I can contribute to crafting innovative, experience-driven environments such as restaurants, hotels, and event venues.
 
Immersive nightclub titled "Midnight Armadillo" featuring design concepts, floorplan, rendering, and diagrams.
Midnight Armadillo, An Immersive Nightclub Designed Through Sound, Light and Experience
Grounded in environmental psychology and experience design, Midnight Armadillo integrates soundscape theory, prospect–refuge, and proxemics to create layered social zones that support both immersion and retreat. Through multisensory design and point-of-choice circulation, users are given autonomy over how they engage with sound, light and crowd density, shaping a personalized yet shared nightlife experience.