charles.li@nysid.edu Selected Works 2021 / 2024
PORTFOLIO CHARLES LI New York School of Interior Design MFA1 Graduation: May 2024 charles.li@nysid.edu
Welcome Personal Statement
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My name is Charles Li and I am a graduate student at the New York School of Interior Design. My roots are from China, a country full of richness, accessibility, and diversity. All of these features allowed me to become creative at a young age and pushed me to convey the arts through different mediums without any limitations. My everyday life inspires me as a designer and is reflective in my work. Gradually, I gain a deeper understanding of how ever cultural habits can shape the world we live in and experience everyday.
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PROJECTS
ABOUT ME
THE HIVE HOTEL
DISPENSARY OF DREAMS IT’S READIN’TIME CHILDREN’S LIBRARY SENSORY GARDEN
SWIMMING INTO THE OFFICE OWL’S NEST HOUSING
PHOTOGRAPHY
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HOSPITALITY DESIGN
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RETAIL DESIGN
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LIBRARY DESIGN
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EDUCATIONAL DESIGN
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COMMERCIAL DESIGN
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RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
MAJOR PROJECTS
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About Me Charles Li Interior Designer Interior Photographer
Email : charles.li@nysid.edu Phone : 770-877-2976
Education
Work Experience
2021 - 2024
September 2023 - Current
New York School of Interior Design I New York
EvensonBest I New York, NY
Master In Fine Arts, Interior Design
Interior Design Intern April 2023 - June 2023
2016 - 2020 New York University I New York
Tobias Design Collaborative I Jersey CIty, NJ Interior Design Assistant on The Herbivore
Game Design and Animation July 2022 - December 2022 Jiun Ho Inc. I New York, NY
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Interior Design Intern
Affiliations
Skills
American Society of Interior Designers I New York
Software: Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe CS Suite, MS Office Suites, Google Suites
NYSID Student Chapter Secretary
NYSID IIDA (International Interior Design Association I New York
Design: Space Planning, Color Theory, Materials/ Textiles, Sourcing Furniture
Graduate Student Member
Interpersonal: Communication Skills, project Management, Team Leader
Language
Academic Experience
English
NYSID School Projects. I New York, NY Interior Designer
Chinese
Japanese
Hotel, Library, Sensory Garden, Non-profit Office Headquarters, ADA Residentail Projects •
Designed functional plans for each NYSID project
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Custom lighting Plans
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Developed a floor plan and Lighting Plan/RCP in Revit or AutoCAD
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Boutique Hotel Brand Concept: The HIVE Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel located in the Beaux Arts-style Canadian Express Building lat the edge of Old Montreal in Quebec, Canada. Combining the harmonious nature with Montreal’s authentic sense if community, the HIVE Hotel is a destination resort that aims to unite multiple communities together and elevate them to a one-line luxurious experience. “Bees are one of the classic motifs of interior design, thanks largely to Napoleon. But their geometric marvel - the honeycomb - has also been adopted by designers as a perfect building block of pattern. In the swinging sixties, it took a turn toward Mod with David Hicks and Mark Hampton as champions. Today it’s architectural, bold, or brightly patchworked.” - House Beautiful Concept:
GEOMETRY STRUCTURE COMMUNITY
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Parti:
RECEPTION
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LIVING ROOM
PENTHOUSE SUITE When you’re on vacation there’s nothing better than an inspiring hotel executive suite to bring home some decor inspiration. This executive suite design features an elegant black and gold touch, a style that keeps on growing bigger and bigger in the hearts of those who are passionate about beauty and class. Clean lines, organic shapes, and function over form are the main characteristics of this interior design style, where achieving a certain vintage-inspired atmosphere is key. The Hive Hotel is here to show you what’s trending in the modern world of luxury.
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MASTER BEDROOM
BATHROOM 11 / 35
RESTAURANT
RESTAURANT/BAR
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BAR 13 / 35
MAIN RETAIL AREA
Brand Concept: The Herbivore is the quintessential expression of Napa Valley’s ‘soil-to-guest’ cannabis experience. It is dedicated to offering a menu of superior cannabis products that are the apex of purity, strength and taste. The Herbivore menu is curated to the highest of standards. Selective offerings have been hand picked to ensure superior levels of potency and flavor, with a guarantee that their brands are all lab tested and free of deadly pesticides. They provide guests with a full spectrum of choices for every discerning level of taste. The Herbivore uses boutique design to convey the pursuit of a balanced life and focus on health, recreation and knowledge.
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CANNABIS DISPLAY
LOUNGE AREA 15 / 35
DESIGNING BATHROOMS BY MOONLIGHT TOEI ANIMATION BATHROOM (W)
WEST WALL 16 / 35
EAST WALL
MAKING A CHANG IN THE KITCHEN LUXURY KITCHEN FOR CHEF DAVID CHANG
LUXURY KITCHEN WITH ISLAND 17 / 35
IT’S READIN’ TIME! CHAPPAQUA CHILDREN’S LIBRARY DESIGN Zordon’s children’s library is a playful spaces that is based on the aesthetic and story of the Power Rangers franchise. Not only does it focus on being a children-friendly library, but it also focuses on fufilling children’s potential, imagination, and creativity. The space will feature multifunction rooms, a daycare, and an interactive design that makes the library more approachable. This allows the parents to let their children learn and grow in a safe and creative environment Aesthetically, this space will blur the line between reality and the television world in a playful and interesting way, not only will the children have fun in the space but also their parents can relive their childhood and nostalgia.
CONCEPT & PARTI FUN ACTION HEROES
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RECEPTION
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READIN 20 / 35
NG LOUNGE
COMPUTER AREA
ZORD BAY 21 / 35
SENSORY GARDEN LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR THE LAVELLE SCHOOL OF THE BLIND Stimulating multiple senses can be overwhelming to children with mental disabilities. Grid navigation can be disorienting for the visually impaired. Bright light can hinder sight, especially during moments of transition. Solution: Isolated sensory zones Solution: Organic paths and landmarks Solution: Shading with pergolas and trellies.
ENTRANCE
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WALKWAY
WATER WALL
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WHEELCHAIR TABLE
CHILDREN’S GARDEN
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
FLOWER PATH
TOUCH WALL
BAREFOOT GARDEN
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Swimming Into The Office OFFICE DESIGN FOR A NON-PROFIT HEADQUARTERS The Client: The Marine Megafauna Foundation conducts pioneering research on marine megafauna and uses scientific evidence to educate the public and government to influence long-lasting conservation strategies. The “coral reef”, with layers that connect it to each other and waves that stretch across the ocean, inspired the design. The ceiling panel’s structural system drew inspiration from waves. The space incorporates sustainable materials such as recycled wood for the tables. The color palette is a mix of bluea and coral. As a whole, the space feels immersive, and yet fluid, creating an underwater feeling.
CONCEPT & PARTI LAYERS WAVES CORAL REEF
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RECEPTION
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OFFICE KITCHEN
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PUBLIC MEETING STATION
OFFICE WORK AREA 29 / 35
Living in the Owl’s Nest CO-HOUSING SPACE The Owl’s Nest is a co-housing experience for a group of individuals who enjoy art and pop culture as a pastime. They spend their days putting on showcases and making their pieces of art on their mini gallery that is located in the activity room. In addition to the mini gallery, they also have a lounge room for individuals who wish for some relaxation. The group consists of 14-16 people running between the ages of 50 years of age to 80 years. Concept: Hayati’s connection between pop culture and tradition.
CONCEPT & PARTI POP CULTURE HYBRID CREATIVE
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LIVING ROOM
COMMON AREA 31 / 35
LIVING ROOM
APARTMENT
NATURAL FORM MODERN ORGANIC GLASS ART
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BEDROOM 33 / 35
INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY
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Selected Works 2021 / 2023
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