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Fei Liu New York School of Interior Design Anticipated Graduation: May, 2018

Statement “If you're doing your best, you won't have any time to worry about failure.”

—H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Since the beginning of high school, I have dreamed of becoming an interior designer. However, it was my undergraduate studies in the fine arts (oiling painting) that truly captured my imagination and passion for art and interior design. Through my undergraduate studies, I not only expanded my knowledge of art history, theory and styles, but also developed many skills, including oil painting, carpentry, sculpture, sketching, Gouache, and fine brushwork, which now shape the way I think and work. My favorite course was color theory, which helped me develop a habit of analyzing color compositions every time I entered a new space. Besides the required courses, I chose design courses as well, such as AUTO CAD, 3D-MAX, Photoshop.

In my spare time, I voraciously devoured books on design, which led me to realize that I wanted to devote my life to interior design. To that end, I enrolled in design courses, such as color psychology, Texturology, and lighting. It was my interest and passion that first lead me to the field of interior design; however, it was my persistence that led me to develop expertise.

With the passion in interior design burning in my hear t, I joined a professional interior design and architect company in Shanghai. As a young man with limited hands-on experience in interior design, I advanced to become a team leader of construction drawing within one and a half years. In this position, I successfully executed over 10 major projects in collaboration with my colleagues, including the model home designs for Vanke China and the four-star Puyuan Hotel in Zhejiang.

The seed of desire to study interior design in the U.S. was planted in my heart during my time working in Kokai Studios. It was very challenging at first, as I had never received systematic training in interior design. However, I was not terrified, instead I exerted extra effort to fulfil my role as an interior designer, and to master the skills of concept design and sketching.

Finally, my persistence and creativity earned the trust and respect of my colleagues and supervisors. As a result, I was invited to collaborate with the director of Kokai Studios to complete exciting projects in Shenzhen, Shenyang, Guizhou and Hong Kong. In the design of the Hotel Penta, for example, I learned the skill of managing the construction drawing’s time node.

For my master’s studies, I focus my studies on interior design. At the same time, I want to grow as a designer, in both depth and breadth. In summer and after school, I was working for Elkus Manfredi Architects and Wilson Associates. In schhool and companies, I learned to develop the concepts. With its stimulating academic atmosphere with multiple hands-on, realworld training opportunities, such as the Experiential Learning course, this program surely benefits my development toward an advanced interior design career. During working, I worked with several top designers as well as the principal of interiors, and participated in team meetings and client presentations. I collaborated on a range of tasks from CAD, Revit, SketchUp, InDesign, Photoshop, client presentations, furniture and material selections, and furniture specifications. I am confident that my strong theoretical background in design, extensive realworld work experience, cross-cultural insights and interpersonal communication skills would allow me to make a meaningful contribution to your company. Moreover, I have no doubt that my passion, persistence and strong sense of responsibility, which I have cultivated since the age of seven, will ensure my ability to accomplish and succeed in your company.

About Me

Education and Honors

Professional Experience

Contact

08/2016-Present New York School of Interior Design, Master of Fine Arts in interior design 08/2004-07/2008 Yangtze University, China Bachelor of Fine Arts in Oil Painting

09/2017-Present Wilson Associates Position: Designer Assistant 05/2017-08/2017 Elkus Manfredi Architects Position: Designer Assistant(Intern) 09/2017-Present New York School of Interior Design Position: Tutor 08/2012-03/2016 Freelance Designer Position: Interior Designer 05/2011-08/2012 Kokaistudios Position: Interior Designer 11/2009-05/2011 Ia Osmond International(Shanghai) Position: Interior Designer 07/2006-09/2006 Houhai District, Beijing (a Japanese restaurant) Position: Designer Assistant

Fei Liu 5503 92nd St, FL2, Elmhurst , NY 11373 Mobile: (814) 441-4409 Email: davidliufei@gmail.com

01/2017-03/2017 Finalist, SCALE: The ASID National Student Summit 05/2007-06/2007 Excellence Award, First National Art Exhibition of Universities 02/2006-05/2006 First Class Scholarship, Yangtze University

Design Specialization Course Retail Design Furniture Design Lighting Design Hospitality Design Decorative Design Art Theory Art History

Design-related Experience 07/2006-08/2006 Rayli Home (the most popular vogue magazine) Position: Designer Assistant 07/2006-08/2006 BOFFI, Italian brand Position: Ornamentation Designer Assistant

Volunteer Experience 03/2017-03/2017 DIFFA Dining By Design Position: Event Volunteer

Software Experience AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, V-Ray, Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Specsources, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 3DMAX, Lights pace

What's inside‌ Interior Design Project

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Public Design Museum Arts and Design of Brooklyn

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Hospitality Design Savanna Boutique Hotel

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Retail Design Naturebox

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Residential Design Tiny House

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Brooklyn Museum Arts and Design Public Project

MAD-Brooklyn 01 Design Process

MAD-Brooklyn Facade

PROGRAM: Museum LOCATION: Brooklyn. NY AREA: 52,000 Sqft STATUS: Idea, May. 2017 Designer: Fei Liu Design Concept: My design is inspired by the principle that museum interior architecture should be appropriate to the art it contains. This concept is expressed in the lobby and the incorporation of water on the second floor. As the waves wash on the shore, they emulate the magnificent curved landform of DUMBO. This moment expresses the same energy the artists used to create the masterpiece of BMAD. Responsibility: Concept drawing (including layout, elevation,) and rendering.

Software: Photoshop, Indesign, AutoCAD and Sketchup.

Site Analysis

Basement Water Display Area

MAD-Brooklyn 02 Design Process

Section A

BF

1F

Section A

2F

Section B Section B

BF

1F

2F Loose Furniture

AMELIA CHAIR

MOROCCAN POUFFE

EMMEBONACINA SPIN

MERCURY CHAIR

MOD MADE CHAIR

HERMAN MILLER EAMES CHAIR

KFF DESIGN ARTUS TABLE

Materials

WHITE OAK

WHITE OAK

WHITE BRICK

ART CEILING

MARBLE

MARBLE

RUST METAL

MAD-Brooklyn 03 Design Process

Wave Machine Section

Water Display Area Nature Inspiration Basement Plan Water Display Detail

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Gallery Space(Temporary) Water Display Area Auditorium w/Project Classroom 2

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Men's Bathroom Women's Bathroom Mechanical Room ADA Bathroom

Wave Analysis

Ocean Wave

Seashore Wave

River Ripple

Design Inspiration: The curved lines vary in meaning. For example, soft, shallow curves suggest comfort, safety, familiarity and relaxation. They recall the curves of the human body, and therefore have a pleasing, sensual quality. Also, many of the collections at BMAD were curved in form to express their emotions. There works include the EYE OF DESIGN, FRANCOISE GROSSEN SELECTS, VOULKOS and PLAY WITH FIRE. Using the curved form, all of these pieces reflect different styles and develop a number of feelings in the viewer such as sobriety and playfulness. Some exhibitions provide luminous or mysterious experiences, which can inspire people’s curiosity and creativity. When people enter the building, their experience draws on all of their senses. Their vision, sound, smell and tactility are affected by the curved form, space, light, surfaces, lines and colors, which will inspire people to continue to come back BMAD. Water Display 3D View

Gallery Space

MAD-Brooklyn 04 Design Details

Garden Floor Pattern Analysis

Ground Floor Lobby Outdoor Garden

Gallery Space

Outdoor Garden

Ground Floor Gallery Space

Coffee Shop

Coffee shop

9. Lobby 10. Gallery Space(Temporary Exhibition) 11. Coat Room 12. Kitchen 13. Coffee Shop 14. Lecture Room 15. Gift Shop 16. Classroom 1 17. Men's Bathroom 18. Women's Bathroom 19. ADA Bathroom 20. Storage 21.Outdoor Garden

Outdoor Sitting

Ground Floor Plan

MAD-Brooklyn 05 Design Details

Skylight Sunlight Analysis

Gallery Space

Second Floor Plan 22.

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Lobby Gallery Space(Permanent Exhibition) Office Library Curator Office Conference Room Bathroom ADA Bathroom Rare Book Room

Display Unit Detail Basement Ceiling Plan

Ground Floor Ceiling Plan

Second Floor Ceiling Plan

Display Unit 3D View

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Savanna Boutique Hotel Hospitality Project

Savanna Boutique Hotel 06 Design Process

PROGRAM: Hospitality LOCATION: Montreal. Quebec AREA: 15180 Sqft STATUS: Idea, Oct. 2017 Designer: Fei Liu Responsibility: Concept drawing (including layout, elevation,) and rendering.

Software: Photoshop, Indesign, AutoCAD and Sketchup.

Site Analysis

Savanna is a boutique hotel in an original Beaux-Arts building in the historic quarter of old Montreal.

Weather Analysis

Reception Area

Savanna Boutique Hotel 07 Design Process

Nature Inspiration

Design Concept: Du to the long winter in Montreal, customers crave warmth. My design could address this need.

In the African Savanna, lions roam at dusk, leopards leap,and buffalos groan. The Savannah is a place so far yet so near. Because the hotel transport vistors to this environment.

The Savanna Boutique Hotel brings the African wildlife to the interior, where customers can not only enjoy nature but can also be educated about the importance of environmental preservation in this region.

In the Savanna Boutique hotel, every surface is organic.

Unity, colour and rough texture heighten the senses and transport guests on a visual journey throughout their stay.

This project consists of both public and private space design, including the main lobby, check-in/concierge, luggage room, storage, administrative and support, elevators, toilets, restaurant/bar.

Insipration Image

Restaurant 1

Savanna Boutique Hotel 08 Design Process

Second Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

Elevation B

Elevation A

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Block Diagram Study

Reception Area Fireplace Area Living Lounge Women's Bathroom Men's Bathroom Kitchen Restaurant 1 Baggage Storage

9. Restaurant 2 10. Wine Display Area 11. Office 12. Men's Bathroom 13. Women's Bathroom 14. Library 15. Coffee Bar

Elevation Study

Bathroom Baggage Storge Living Room

Hanging Plants

Reception Area Restaurant Kitchen Library Bathroom

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Restaurant

2F

Sculpture

Savanna Boutique Hotel 09 Design Development

Elevation A

Reception Desk Draft

Rust Metal

Library

Brass

Reception Area

Savanna Boutique Hotel 10 Design Details

Bar Sink and Wine Cooler Sink

White Marble

Wine Cooler

Self-Help Cocktail Bar

Touch Screen

White Marble

BOH

Green Metal

Brass

Elevation B

Bar Area Analysis

Restaurant Bar Area

Second Floor Restaurant

Materials Board

Savanna Boutique Hotel 11 Design Development

Corridor Elevation 1

Corridor Elevation 2

Typical Floor Plan

Corridor Elevation 1

Corridor

Elevator Cab Elevation

Corridor Elevation 2

Savanna Boutique Hotel 12 Design Process

Suite Plan

Living Room

Brass

Brass

Leather

Fabric Leather

wood Fendi

Ralphpucci

Joybird

Dshop

TIM

wood

EST

Closet Design

Closet Elevation

Headboard Design

Savanna Boutique Hotel 13 Design Details

Master Bathroom

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom Elevation 1

Master Bedroom Elevation 2

Suite Aerial View

Master Bathroom Elevation 1

Master Bathroom Elevation 2

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Naturebox Retail Project

Naturebox 14 Design Process

Store Front PROGRAM: Retail LOCATION: Manhattan. NY AREA: 2630 Sqft STATUS: Idea, Dec. 2016 Designer: Fei Liu Responsibility: Concept drawing (including layout, elevation,) and rendering.

Software: Photoshop, Indesign, AutoCAD and Sketchup.

Products:

Dry Fruit

Sales Machine Area

Cereal

Nuts

Naturebox 15 Design Development

Elevation A Naturebox Analysis

Design Concept: First Floor Plan

Elevation B

Naturebox contains different kinds of colorful healthy snacks such as dried fruit, nuts, chips, and pretzels. All of these snacks are combined in the Naturebox like a magic Rubik’s cube. When it is shipped to the customer's door, the Rubik’s cube has many possible combinations, so each glass box a distinct function. The customers can enjoy shopping in this space. The design include a 24-hour sales box, a physical examination box, a gym box, a self-help kitchen box, a gift wrap design box and regular sales boxes, all these boxes offer do-it-yourself experiences and are interactive.

First Floor Block Diagram

Second Floor Plan

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24 Hours Sales Box Physical Examination Box Gym Box Self-help Kitchen Box Self-help Gift Design Box Cash-wrap Box

7. Sales Machine Area 8. New Products Area 9. BOH 10. Regular Sales Box 11. Classical products Area

Second Floor Block Diagram

Elevation A

Elevation B

Axonometric Drawing

BOH

Gift Wrap Design Box

Gym box

24 Hours Sales Box

Regular Sales Box

Lounge Box

Self-help Kitchen Box

Physical Examination Box

Naturebox 16 Design Details

AI Touch Sale Box Analysis

Chips Dry Fruit Pretzels Nuts

Robot Saler

Sales Box Area

AI Sales Machine

Lighting Cash-Wrap

Materials

Cash-wrap Area

WHITE AND DARK OAK

GREY TILE

BLACK METAL

WHITE OAK

STIANLESS STEEL

GREY RUG

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Tiny House

Residential Project

Tiny House 17 Design Process

PROGRAM: Residential LOCATION: Boston. MA AREA: 500 Sqft STATUS: Concept, Jul. 2017 Designer: Fei Liu, Yu Chen Responsibility: Concept drawing (including layout, elevation,) and rendering.

Inspiration Image

Design Concept: Egg shape: Egg represents life, safe, isolation and self-growth. We use egg shape want to show when people live in Micro house, they became isolation with exterior and start to interact with themselves.

Micro view to see self: Micro house is designed for single professional people. When they leave their home, they need to interact and communicate with people.

When they come back to home, they are alone with themselves.

Home is not only a space for living, but also is a place to react to themselves mind.

Micro house has three levels. Second floor is for id, which incorporates human’s base desire, sleep and go to restroom. First floor is for ego, which meets another human’s base desire, eating and communication to exterior world. Basement floor is for superego, which face people spiritual level needs, such as reading and meditation.

Sigmund Freud: the id is the set of uncoordinated instinctual trends; the super-ego plays the critical and moralizing role; and the ego is the organized, realistic part that mediates between the desires of the id and the superego.The superego can stop one from doing certain things that one's id may want to do.

Tiny House 18 Design Development

Function Analysis

Second Floor Plan 4. Bedroom 5. Bathroom

First Floor

Glass Window

Living Room

Bed Room

Bathroom

Kitchen

Thinking Room

First Floor Plan 1. Living Room 2. Kitchen 3. Thinking Room

Second Floor

Basement

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