Interior Design Portfolio

Jiaxin Lily Fu, LEED Green Associate

As a first-generation immigrant and a world traveler, with years of work experience in an international company, I have a deep appreciation for different cultures and perspectives. My sensitivity and empathy towards others makes me highly attuned to user needs, which I incorporate into my human-centric designs. I strive to create functional and aesthetically pleasing designs that provide exceptional user experiences by understanding the problems and realities of the people I’m designing for. I believe good design should be both functional and creatively inspired by the client’s cultural background, local context and natural environment.

When I’m not working on design problems, I’m an observer of beautiful nature and manmade structures through hiking and traveling, as well as an avid maker of paintings, potteries and beautiful and delectable cakes and pastries.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

With a technical I am now pursuing architectural design. and driven to designer where create functional unique experiences approaches and

TECHNICAL

• Revit

• Autocad

• Sketchup

• Enscape

• Podium

• Photoshop

• InDesign

• Illustrator

• Procreate

• Morpholio

PROFESSIONAL

• Customer

• Quick at new

• Communication

• Project management

• Detail-oriented

CERTIFICATIONS

LEED Green Associate

LANGUAGE

English, Mandarin

Redwood City, CA 94065

OBJECTIVE

technical background in computer science, pursuing my passion for interior design. I am highly motivated join a team as an intern or junior where I can learn and contribute to functional and quality spaces that deliver experiences to each client, using creative and sustainable technology.

SKILLS

Photoshop trace

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

problem solving

new technology uptake

Communication and teamwork

management

Detail-oriented

CERTIFICATIONS

Associate

Mandarin Chinese

EDUCATION

Certificate in Interior Design and Interior Architecture

(Expected Aug 2023)

University of California, Berkeley Extension, CA

MS in Robotics (2007)

School of Computer Science

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh PA

BA, Computer Science and Economics (2003)

Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

Middlebury College, Middlebury VT

WORK EXPERIENCE

Interior Design Freelance, Redwood City, CA (2023 - present) Freelancer

• Worked with architects on hospitality and multi-unit residential projects to provide 3D modeling and rendering service, as well as FF&E consultation

• Provided Sketchup training sessions to building industry professionals

Oracle Corporation, Redwood City, CA (2007 - 2022)

Applications Engineer, Principal Applications Engineer, Manager, Senior Manager

• Collaborated closely with product managers and strategy teams to design and implement complex enterprise applications and enhancements

• Leveraged exceptional customer service and communication skills to provide unique and creative implementation solutions for clients

• Effectively led a development team of 8, prioritizing tasks, planning resources and schedules, and providing guidance on development activities and customer support issues

• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, working with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery within deadlines

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

ASID and IIDA student member

THE TREE

Newark, California

DESIGN DESCRIPTION

The design vision for the Newark City administration building is to create a space that showcases government transparency and democracy, while incorporating local natural, historical, and cultural elements to create a sense of community identification. The design uses cutting-edge technology to increase efficiency and enhance user experience. The goal is to create an efficient, customer-friendly service and community space, while also providing a modern and comfortable working environment for city workers and officials.

Area Functions

Building Inspection

Chamber

Community Development

Community Exhibition

Development Counter Service

Engineering Department

General Lobby

DEVELOPMENT COUNTER SERVICE FLOW

NEWARK CITY LOGO

CHECK-IN COUNTER PLAN VIEW

CHECK-IN COUNTER WITH SELF SERVICE TOUCH SCREEN MONITOR

SERVICE COUNTER PLAN VIEW

LOBBY

Sense of community under the branches of the tree

Floating ceiling panels add horizontality to balance the verticality of the tree structure

WALL PANEL PATTERNS FROM THE ORIGINAL CITY HALL ON THE SITE NEWARK SALT POND AERIAL PHOTO ART OVER THE STAIRS

COUNCIL CHAMBER

Wood slat screen, glass, and perforated metal panel create a sense of transparency

perforated

WOOD PANEL ETCHED WITH NEWARK MAP

ELEVATION - CHAMBER ENTRANCE

PERFORATED METAL FLOATING ACOUSTIC CEILING

acoustic board

perforated metal panel with Newark map

2nd LEVEL LOBBY WORKING TENT

PUBLIC TERRACE

Trellis around the corner for vertical landscaping support blocks the view of the parking/service area. The solar tree provides shade, generates energy and serves as a sculptural focal point.

02 THE FACETS

Berkeley, California

DESIGN DESCRIPTION

The Facets is a student housing development situated in Berkeley’s downtown area for UC Berkeley undergraduate students. The building’s first level boasts a blend of commercial and residential spaces, including art studios and community conference rooms open to both students and the local community. The project scope includes schematic block planning for the ground floor, as well as designing the entrance lobby for students.

The design concept for this project centers around creating an energetic and vibrant village that encourages student connections with each other, the community, and the natural outdoor environment.

Revit | Enscape | Photoshop

INSPIRATIONS and CONCEPT SKETCHES

Diagonal lines connected to form irregular facets

Unique individual pieces come together to form a whole

SPACE PLANNING - SCHEMATIC BLOCK PLAN

The courtyard serves as the ‘village center’, around which all the social spaces are placed Diagonal corridors, resembling village alleyways, add a feeling of dynamism

RECEPTION LOBBY

PLAN - NOT TO SCALE

DYNAMIC 3D FACETED WALL AND CEILING

natural oak slat wood panel

recycled polyester textile

paperstone sienna

RECEPTION DESK

MATERIAL BOARD SAMPLE FURNITURE AND LIGHTING

VISUAL CONNECTION TO THE COURTYARD FROM THE ENTRY MURAL ART FROM LOCAL ARTIST

marmoleum floor

entryway system carpet tile

3D diamond wall paper

benjamin migliore branca bench

modular seating system

zaneen cosmos pendant light

03

THE WAVE

San Francisco, California

DESIGN DESCRIPTION

A Parkside ground floor renovation for an active elderly couple who loves surfing and cycling in the tuscany wine region of Italy. A flexible studio space is provided for the wife to teach private cello lessons and for the husband for his painting hobby. The space planning gives special consideration to the circulation for student access to the studio without intruding into the private space. Custom built-in with personalized design elements maximizes the space usage. Aging-in-place is also a factor that influences various design features.

AutoCAD | Sketchup | Photoshop | Enscape

DESIGN CONCEPT

Undulating and offsetting lines inspired by rolling tuscany hills and layered sea waves

NEW FLOOR PLAN WITH EXTERIOR LIGHTING

PUBLIC SEMI PRIVATE PRIVATE

UPPER UNIT TENANT ACCESS LOCKED STAIRS

KITCHEN ELEVATIONS

FLOATING SHELVES DESIGN

The horizontal surfaces along the south wall of the kitchen and living area are offset to each other both horizontally and vertically, creating some dynamic and visual interests along this long wall.

touch activation

pulldown faucet

white quartz sink

downdraft hood

porcelain tile

SOUTH - EXPANSIVE HORIZONTAL KITCHEN WINDOW VIEWING EXTERIOR PLANTER SYSTEM

BATHROOM ELEVATIONS

BEDROOM

CURVED HEADBOARD CREATING UNDER THE WAVE COZY FEEL

MUSIC / ART STUDIO

ACOUSTIC BOARD / FULL WALL SHELVING DESIGN

SOUTH

WEST porcelain floor tile

04

SEASONS STORY

Taipei, TAIWAN

DESIGN DESCRIPTION

A conceptual design for the art/writing studio for Jimi, a Taiwanese illustrator and writer within a given structure in the form of a rectangular box. Inspired by Jimi’s artwork and writing, the design concept is to appreciate the impermanence of things and the beauty of transience in life. Central open roof atrium and cut open wall invites in the ever-changing nature and light throughout the day and the seasons.

EXTERIOR

Sketchup | Photoshop | Procreate

INSPIRATION - JIMI’S WORK

DESIGN FEATURES

Open roof atrium wider at the top and oriented for optimal sunlight for plants growth Accommodates enough space underneath for a passageway

SOLID OF THE LOFT INTERSECTS THE VOID OF THE ATRIUM

LOFT LEVEL PLAN - READING AND WRITING

LOFT WITH VIEW AND GLASS CEILING

VIEW OF THE CYCLADES

Mykonos, Greece

DESIGN DESCRIPTION

The project is a small getaway retreat guest house located on a property perching on the hill side of the Greek island Mykonos. The design adopts local traditional cycladic architecture style of white cubic houses, combined with contemporary design vocabulary such as asymmetric window openings and open interior space. The sweeping view of the picturesque village center and the Aegean Sea is emphasized by the expansive full wall window on the west side of the house and the glass wall of the loft. The house structure is limited to a footprint of roughly 275 sqft and 15 ft in height to avoid blocking the view of the main house. Outdoor shower, lounge and dining area adds living space to the limited interior space and works perfectly for the relaxing island lifestyle.

SITE ANALYSIS

Sketchup | Podium | Photoshop | Enscape

MATERIALS AND FINISHES

traditional pavement straw patio cover cement plaster rattan marble countertop cotton upholstery

NEVERFULL CAFE

San Francisco, California

DESIGN DESCRIPTION

This project is developed as a Revit class assignment for a bakery/cafe in San Francisco located at the ground floor of a multi-use building. The overall design is sleek and minimal, yet cozy seating areas are provided for intimate conversations. Large fold-up window invites the outside in. Shelving behind the counter takes inspiration from the name of the cafe - Neverfull - as the water surface line of a half full cup transposed onto the round shape of cup openings.

LOUNGE SEATING

MINI BOOTH SEATING

CHARCOAL ON PAPER

OIL ON CANVAS

MARKER

OIL ON CANVAS