When I was a kid, I saw a television show where interior designers used their “magic power” to improve uncomfortable living spaces. It was amazing to see how the designers work with the areas. Working as a designer is attractive to me, and it can provide me with the opportunity to express myself. Thus, I decided to hen I was a kid, I saw a television show where interior designers used their “magic power” to improve uncomfortable living spaces. It was amazing to see how the designers work with the areas. Working as a designer is attractive to me, and it can provide me with the opportunity to express myself. Thus, I decided to take the design course and plan to be a designer after I graduate.
I am a person who is keen to explore new things. As a person with a passion for design and marketing, I am interested in fashion, retail branding, interior design, and architecture. At the same time, I also keep learning to keep up with design trends.
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INTERIOR DESIGN
EDUCATION
LASALLE COLLEGE VANCOUVER
BACHELOR OF APPLIED DESIGN IN INTERIOR DESIGN
November 2023-March 2025
BCIT- BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN
September 2017-March 2021
WORK EXPERIENCE
BH DESIGN GROUP
INTERIOR DESIGN INTERNSHIP
January 2025-March 2025
Draw construction pakage and Sketchup Models
AURA OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS
INTERIOR DESIGN INTERNSHIP
October 2024-December 2024
Draw construction pakage and Sketchup Models
HALO STAGING AND INTERIOR DESIGN
INTERIOR DESIGN ASSISTANT
May 2022- May 2023
Assist the interior designer in staging the house
Select furniture and accessories Photoshop pictures
SS VINTAGE SHOP
SALES AGENT
May 2018- May 2020
Complete tasks efficiently and effectively
SPECIALITIES
• Commercial space planning
• 3D modeling
• Able to drive and obtained a class 7 license in B.C.
The Aspen tree is characterized by its long-stalked and coarsely-toothed leaves. As the name of the retirement home suggests, the Aspen tree indicates a spirit of connection and care. Although aspen trees appear to be separate individuals, the roots of trees are interlaced and connected as a whole. Strong trees share nutrients and moisture with small trees to help them thrive.
The dominant idea is to connect with nature to provide healthy environments. The entire space incorporates elements of aspen and nature, such as roots, soil, leaves, etc., through sustainable materials to reflect each element. Open spaces help promote air circulation and maximize natural light. To emphasize unity, simple linear lines will run through space. Space creates a harmonious and comfortable environment by applying symmetry and repetition of material, and textured patterns will be applied, providing customers with a feeling of security and comfort.
Design Direction
Site Analysis
ADDRESS:
2205 Inglewood Avenue, West Vancouver,
CHALLENGES:
Assistancce: Provide assistance to people in need
Comfort: Establish a comfort environment
Privacy: Create some privacy to the spaces
Noise: Prevent the noise from the school
Daylighting: Maximize daylighting in winter season
Floor Plan
Sketches
Elevations&Sections
Sections
Rendering
Closet Anatomy
Rendered Closet
02. OFFICE DESIGN
CanWest Research Problem Statement& Concept
The market research firm, which is currently based in Vancouver, needs more space to accommodate its growing number of clients. The company was established in 2005 by Jane Weston. The client’s goal is to find an office space that is conducive to its core values of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.
Canwest is proud to be based within Metro Vancouver and is planning on relocating to the Guinness Tower, which is a prominent building in downtown Vancouver. The new location will allow the company’s employees to return to fulltime work.
As a busy company, innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the core values. Therefore, the design combines contemporary and minimalist styles to increase communication and encourage employee teamwork.
To create a place suitable for employees to work and rest, cushions, plants, and warm colours will be used to enhance the well-being of the occupants.
Site Analysis
Natural Light: Natural light from the Southern wall
Existing Condition
Columns: 5 columns in the space
Windows: Large curtain wall
Doors: two 36” doors from the hallway
Ceiling Height: 9 feet
Wall Type: Drywall
Furniture and Equipment: N/A
Non-Loadbearing Partition
Site Plan
Winter Solstice
Summer Solstice
Design Direction
Furniture Board
Floor
Isometric View
03. LIBRARY DESIGN
Bee Hive
Children’s Concept Statement
The design is inspired by a bee hive, which is regarded as the home of bees and allows them to live and work together.
The library is a place for children to learn knowledge and do activities together, and it provides support to children, just like a bee hive. As a children’s library located in Vancouver, the bee hive brings diverse people together and reflects a sense of connection.
To bring the concept into the design, the library will use lots of natural materials and orange and yellow colours to create a unique, comfortable, and welcoming space for children to learn and entertain. The library will reflect the bee hive’s key elements by using variation and repetition of hexagon patterns and solid colours to create a space suitable for children. Different scales of furniture can create visual interest and make the space unique.
Floor Plan
Floor Plan
Bubble Plan & Sketches
Exterior Look
Elevation
Perspective View
Furniture, Finishes and Isometric View
Furniture and Finishes
Isometric View
Renderings
Story Telling Area
Reading Stairs
04. RAINFOREST DAYCARE
Rainforest Daycare Concept
The concept for the daycare will be ‘the rainforest.’ As rainforests are unique in the high levels of biodiversity they exhibit, it reflect the different characteristics of our little habitants. The rainforest has a unique ecosystem that supports the plants and animals to live. To bring the concept into the design, the kindergarten will be a supportive space for children with disabilities, the design will be accessible for all children. A multi-layered approach will be used to reflect the biodiversity of the rainforest, such as using different heights and lighting.
The daycare will reflect key elements of rainforests: such as trees, plants, camping tents, animals and explorers (a.k.a. the children). As it rains a lot in Vancouver, the children will be playing inside most of the time, but through windows, they will be able to see the rainfall. Using a ‘rainforest’ theme connects the beauty of the outdoors to the indoors while also allowing children to experience immersive aspects of a rainforest without getting wet. Through the ‘rainforest’ concept, the children will act as little explorers—learning and taking on many adventures.
Bubble Diagram
Renderings
Sensory Room
Renderings
Nap Room
05. SILKY SIPS WINE STORE
Silky Sips Wine Store
Concept
Silky Sips specializes in red wine, providing selected products for mid to highend customers. Besides selling red wine, this store sells bottle openers, bottle stoppers, glassware, wine books and cheese. The wine store is guided by a set of core values that shapes all aspects of the business. These values are quality, simplicity, and innovation.
The design concepts are minimalist, bright and artistic. The inspiration is taken from the arched door. Compared with linear lines, curvilinear lines have beautiful arcs, bringing a unique and comfortable feeling. The curvilinear lines also emphasize the Silky Sips’ core values.
The storefront uses arched doors and windows to emphasize the overall artistry through repetition. Similarly, the interior uses arches and curves to make the entire space look harmonious. Curves will apply to the fixtures. In addition to neutral colours, space will also use red and geometric shapes such as circles and rectangles to create visual interest. Different materials will be used. Large beige porcelain tiles will run through the entire interior space. Marble will be used as tabletops and countertops.
