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ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Lin! I am a graduate Interior Designer enthusiastic about creating beautiful spaces that support wellbeing. Growing up in Southeast Asia, surrounded by the richness of the tropics, I developed a deep connection with nature that continues to inspire my design perspective.
SKILLS AutoCAD· SketchUp· V-Ray Photoshop· InDesign LANGUAGES English · Mandarin · Burmese EDUCATION BA (Hons) Interior Design Glasgow School of Art
My Design ethos is to create spaces where beauty meets purpose — fostering comfort, functionality and inclusivity for all.
PROJECTS
Branch & Brain
Hospitality | Worplace
Revamp
Retail
Exhibition
Experiential | Cultural
Zen Garden
Retail | Hospitality
Interior Design Portfolio
Lin Aye
Branch & Brain A biophilic public hub designed for neurodiverse users, reimagining an existing building through adaptive reuse. Sensory-conscious design, strategic zoning, and intuitive wayfinding create an inclusive environment that supports focus, comfort, and wellbeing.
Type: Hospitality & Workplace
Biophillic Commons (Ground Floor)
Interior Design Portfolio
Lin Aye
Branch & Brain
Ground Floor
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- Biophilic Commons - Private Study Rooms - Self- Catering Area - Café Colour Theme
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Basement
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- Recharge rooms
Second Floor - Forest Grove - CalmNests
Colour Theme Colour Theme
First Floor
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- Green Canopy (Open-Study Area) - Seating Nook - Private Study Rooms - Low - Stimulus Focus Room - High - Stimulus Focus Room Colour Theme
Building Overview
Interior Design Portfolio
Lin Aye
Revamp
A second-hand furniture and repair shop designed to create a relaxed retail experience. Strategic zoning balances shopping and workshop areas, giving pre-loved furniture a renewed purpose. Type: Retail
Technical Floorplan Scale @1:100
Interior Design Portfolio
Exhibition
Lin Aye
A conceptual exhibition exploring the emotional journey of displacement and change through three stages: ‘Comfort Zone’, ‘The Alter’, and ‘Farewell’. The project reflects on resilience, acceptance, and finding hope in new beginnings. Type: Experiential | Cultural
Physical Model Scale @1:50
Interior Design Portfolio
Zen Garden
Lin Aye
An urban retreat designed to bring mindfulness and nature into the city. The three-storey space combines sustainable retail, a tranquil Zen café, and a light-filled rooftop social café, promoting wellbeing, calm, and mental restoration amidst the busy city. Type: Hospitality | Retail
Full Building Section Scale @1:75