ABOUT ME
My name is Lifeng Fu. I am a passionate designer from the B.Des program at OCAD University, majoring in Environmental Design with a minor in Digital Media Studies. I have a computer animation Master certificate from Sheridan College with a major focus on modelling as well.
My design approach is driven by curiosity and a desire to push the boundaries of creativity. Within the realm of diversity and inclusion, my work delves into various contemporary topics, employing a diverse range of creative skills. I blend traditional hand drawing techniques with digital processing, and I am familiar with various software applications across different areas of design:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After effects
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Indesign
Sketchup
Autocad
Maya
Rendering tools
Environmental Design
Ontario College of Art & Design
University - Toronto, ON
Computer Animation
Master Certificate
Bachelor of Design 2023- 2024 2019 - 2023
Design Intern
EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENTS
Minor: Digital & Media Studies
Sheridan College - Oakville, ON
Highness Global – Toronto, ON
OCAD In-Study Ontario Association of Architects Award 2022 Oct - 2022 Dec 2023
CONTACT
leelifengfu@gmail.com
647-573-4991
https://lifeng-fu.format.com/
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www.linkedin.com/in/lifeng-f-267405231
TABLE OF CONTENT
1: Fashion Studio
2: Capsule Hotel
3: New Residence: Tibetan+Ukraine
4: Wanderoff
5: 37 Bulwer Street Residence
01
FASHION STUDIO: Break-through
Context: Acdamic
Type: Group project
Role: Research, Design and Render
Date: Mar 2023
Duration: 4 month
This Fashion Studio is based on a garment by fashion designer Nova Chiu. By combining elements unique to this garment, the interior design presents a new “break-through” idea. Nova Chiu created a series of garments based on the theme “Layers”, which represents the breaking of cultural boundaries and the restrictions imposed by the pandemic. The design conveys an optimistic and positive emotion.
The diverse cultural background of Nova herself, combined with the closed environment of the pandemic era, has inspired the design of this garment. Taking this as the context, a fashion studio belonging to the Nova team has been created.
Rosalie Sharp Pavilion
Address: 115 McCaul Street, Toronto, Ontario
Category: Institutional (Education)
Architect: Bortolotto
Year of renovation: 2018
Storeys: 3
The facade of the building consists of a twisted perforated stainless-steel scrim with edges peeling outward and upward. It is also the most striking part of the building, with intricate lace-like patterns. The lacy facade is very practical and can be adapted to the Toronto weather. It is topped with heating wires to prevent icicles from forming. There are also snowboards installed at the rear and a gutter at the lower edge.
The laser-cut dynamic pattern of scrim represents a data visualization mapping of Toronto. The center is Dundas and McCaul, the location of OCADU and AGO. Circles indicate art galleries and design studios, dark checks indicate public art areas, and chevron perforations indicate art communities. This design is to show that urban space is influenced by art and design production.
Not only showing the brand to visitors, but also letting employees see the fruits of their efforts is an important means of improving work enthusiasm and self-actualization. Display spaces with brand characteristics are designed on the first and second floors, and the layout can be changed according to different events.
In order to make the designer’s team can enjoy their own culture in this workspace, a narrative space was created. A fabric screen displaying the brand, a display space for seasonal designs and a smart screen are set up at the entrance of the studio. More cohesion can be achieved not only for visitors but also for employees.
SCENT SCULPTURES
A scent installation designed for Nova Chiu is directly connected to the ceiling and the HVAC system, with a central device that doubles as a diffuser. The surrounding hanging material is made out of scented fabric.
WORKING SPACE
The fashion studio for Nova has designed many customized functional spaces to respond to different tasks and positions. Try to help professionals achieve their goals in these spaces.
02 CAPSULE HOTEL
Context: Acdamic
Type: Group Project(Lifeng Fu, Samantha Weng)
Role: Research, Design and Render
Date: 15 Feb 2022
Third year design studio at OCAD
Duration: 3 Month
This project creates a dynamic, clear space for shortstay tourists, providing a clean and safe resting place in Toronto downtown at a relatively low price. Respecting privacy while choosing classic materials.
According to customer positioning and site research, this hotel includes retail space on the first floor, a restaurant on the second floor, room type B on the third floor and room type A on the fourth floor.
Site: 460 King Street West
BUILT: 1875
Type: Low-Rise
TOTAL GLA: 14,429 sq ft
RETAIL GLA: 4,285 sq ft
Fronts: King Street West, and Spadina Avenue
Neighbourhood: Waterfront Communities/King West Village City: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
King West includes mixed-use buildings, with both the business of life of the business of commerce sharing space abundantly. The housing stock can be mostly characterized by contemporary condos, turn-ofthe-century row housing and a smattering of warehouse conversions.
Type: Room A
Location: 4th Floor
Area: 8m2
Private Washroom: Yes
Corridor
Laundry
Type: Room B
Location: 3rd Floor
Area: 5m2
Private Washroom: No
Rooms & Facilities
The 3rd and 4th floors offer accommodations and a range of facilities. Shared bathrooms, laundry rooms, working desks and storage space are provided in the collective space on the 3rd floor. We strive to provide the best environment while offering lowcost accommodation.
Shared Bathroom
Retail & Restaurant
The first floor provides sales of ceramics and beverages. Cooperates with the restaurant on the second floor to form a relatively complete retail system. In the design of the whole building, we pay attention to the consistency and unity of the overall style. The consideration of materials and colours is also an attempt to provide a more comfortable sense in a limited area.
WANDEROFF
Context: Acdamic
Type: Individual project
Date: April 2023
Duration: 8 month
In this project, the aim is to provide at least six months of off-grid living in fully remote areas. Providing a life option that anyone can participate in. Not only promotes ecological sustainability but also benefits our physical and mental well-being.
This project base on Canadian context, build on the Bombardier Bi-Level Cab Car which is used in Toronto as GO Train, and transformed into a mobile living space. It utilizes data from Alberta province to calculate energy demand and production.
Travel
Consumerism has resulted in excessive consumption and an uneven distribution of resources. In large cities, consumerism and resource consumption have been exaggerated and inflated. The centralized lifestyle, while offering various avenues for consumption, also disconnects people from the collection and consumption processes of resources. This biased perception of resource value and sustainability has contributed to the issue at hand.
The decentralized lifestyle as a choice is reflected in the mobility feature of this project. “It is the movement as well as the sights going by that seems to make things happen
in the mind and this is what makes walking ambiguous and endlessly fertile: it is both mean and end, travel and destination”(Adams).
In the process of evaluating feasible practical actions, a mobile living space can take people out of the city and bring them back, reducing sacrifices people mzay have to make for a lifestyle change. Ultimately, the project is not solely driven by human needs. Starting from a perspective of coexistence and striving for a balanced approach, the fundamental goal is to translate this approach into practical movements that can be adopted by people.
Solar Power -Solar Panels
Renewable Energy Systems -Hybrid Wind and Solar Electric Systems
Wind Power -Independent Wind Turbines
400W
Rain Collection -Dry system -Multistage filtration and purification
Storage -Container -Pumps -4000Gallons water tank
Blackwater -Incineration Toilet
Renewable Energy Systems Batteries -Charge controller -Power conditioning equipment -Safety equipment
Wastewater Management -Greywater Reuse System -Greywater filtration units
GREEN HOUSE
GATHERING SPACE
Folding Stool
While complete off-grid living is an ideal state, it’s a known fact that humans cannot completely isolate themselves from group. Therefore, this project also takes on the form of a small-scale eco-village, aiming to create a friendly and sustainable community with different individuals.
NEW CANADIAN HOUSE
Tibetan+Ukraine
Context: Acdamic
Type: Group Project(Lifeng Fu, Yu Chen)
Role: Research, Design and Render
Date: 14 Dec 2022
Duration: 2 Mouth
With respect to cultural diversity, this project was meant to explore the possibility of vernacular design language. By combining the background culture of a married new Canadian couple we try to bring a discourse other than mainstream and the current defaulting design language dominated by eurocentrism. Bring cultural identity and familiarity to clients through the proposed interior design.
Concept & Sketches
The House of New Canadian is based on the influence of Ukrainian culture and Tibetan culture, focusing on the comfort of life and the visual embodiment of the client’s traditional culture. The living space will incorporate traditional cultural totems and decorative elements. The design would adapt Tibetan colour palette, Buddhist relevant objects and Ukrainian botanical patterns, custom furniture, and more.
Sketch- Kitchen
Sketch- Sunroom
PORCELAIN CONCRETE LOOK WALL & FLOOR TILEGRASS 12” X 12”
STONE TILE
MICROCEMENT WALL
WOODLAND-NATURAL FINISHES 20X120CM
The living room adopts the traditional Tibetan design. The climate in Tibet is cold in winter and people spend most of their time indoors. Therefore the living room of new Canadian house uses warm, saturated colors and fabrics to create a warm feeling. The materials used in this space gives a strong closed and warm feel even with a large window.
Living Room
The featured wall in the stairwell, kitchen, washroom and living room uses traditional Ukrainian floral patterns, adapt with some other elements to make it better blend in with the surrounding design.
37 BULWER STREET
Context: Acdamic
Type: Individual project
Date: 23 Oct 2021
Duration: 3 Month
For the elderly and patients, a feeling of being able to rely on may be a turning point in changing their moods. A caring and trustworthy space for aging people is the goal of this project. This house intent to help them bear some of the burdens of life.
This house will distinct the functions of the different rooms through shapes, colors, lighting symbolic hints, etc. without leaving too much undesigned openspace. Create a trustworthy space by considering the customer’s living habits and requirements in depth.
Ability Challenge
-Loss of Memor -Treatments
-Physical disabilities -Emotiona sensitives
Guiding Space
For senior housing, accessibility and functional design outweigh other elements. Step lights and multiple task lighting were installed, the space uses a lot of wood finishes as well as black and white, aiming to create color differences for easy identification by seniors while giving the space a softer temperament. Reflective materials were also avoided to reduce glare.
Dayview-Library
Living Room Master Bedroom
Nightview-Library
Technical Drawings
Technical Drawings
Skylight
