LE I X IN G PORTFOLIO
125 Leffert Pl Brooklyn, NY 646 704 8626 lay198719@gmail.com
PROFILE I am an enthusiastic, creative and highly efficient interior designer with 4+ years international design experience focused on corporate, retail, residential properties. Passionate about creating vibrant and aesthetic spaces and environments, highly proficient in all phases of design including programming, space planning, schematic design, design development and finish material selection. Skilled in using hand drawing and digital softwares, has solid communication skills, enjoy collaborating with others and clients to deliver innovative design solutions.
SKILLS
LEI XING Interior Designer / Ceramist
EXPERIENCE WeWork I Interior Designer Intern New York HQ
ACHIEVEMENTS 06.2016 - 08.2016
Jefferson Blvd,LA ,CA La Brea,LA,CA Select furniture and materials for public spaces Manhattan Beach - LA,CA Concept to Development Design Phase
Beijing China
03.2014 - 07.2015
Tencent Beijing HQ Corporate Interior Design,Beijing Competition to Construction Phase Thaihot Group Corporate Public area interior design,Shanghai Concept to Construction Phase Thaihot Group Retail Public Area interior design,Fuzhou Concept to Schematic Design Phase
Rhino+Vray Sketch up Revit Auto CAD Adobe Photoshop Adobe illustrator Adobe InDesign Ceramic Crafting Hand Sketch Grasshopper
Project management with a focus on design and ensuring the highest quality product Emphasis on conceptual design through imagery, story-line & presentations. Follow through from Conceptual design to Design Development, Furniture design, drawing details & material selection. Custom material development & design including sourcing, patterning, 3D prototyping & DD Finish specification documents.
EDUCATION MFA - Interior Design Pratt Institute, Brooklyn,NY 2015-2017 B. Arch - Interior Architecture China Central Academy of Fine Arts Beijing,CHINA 2005-2010
INFO issuu.com/leixing719 www.linkedin.com/in/lxing0719/ laylllx
AS. Architecture-Studio I Junior Interior Architect Beijing China
First Prize( Group Porject),Chicago.
The fair’s exhibition for design environments that incorporate seating, lighting, and objects. Pratt’s team explored the idea of constantly changing city landscapes through their winning installation, “Paper + Air,” a lounge space that is readily transportable without compromising its spatial impact. The installation was fabricated through the design and folding of paper and the use of air to build large structures easily, and included rich patterns that evoked Chicago’s rich neoclassical and modern architecture.
Collaborated with Design Lead to develop plans, concept/mood and implement from concept through project execution. Identify and select product and vendors Work closely with FF&E sourcing lead and manage FF&E supply chain( lead times, quantities, finishes)
WOODS BAGOT I Interior Designer
SOFA - Inflatable Installation 2015
08.2010 - 08.2013
Ji Nan Provincial Cultural and Center interior design,Jinan Concept to construction Phase AS-Architecture-Studio Beijing New Office. Beijing Concept to construction Phase Art bug Art Training School, Beijing Concept to construction Phase Teda Huigu Industrial Service Center, TianJin Competition (First Prize) Jinhai Lake Restaurant and Jinhai Princess Restaurant, Beijing Concept to Schematic Design Phase Wide variety of projects including architecture competition,hospitality, residential, special projects & innovative offices. Excelled in furniture design/ finish, color & material selection. Successful working relationships with coworkers and clients. Developed strong free-hand, technical, multimedia graphic skills. Involved in schematic design through DD & CD processes.
Branding and Retail Design 2014-2016 A Bite Dessert Shop Ten Floral Shop In Noodle Bar
Beijing Beijing Beijing
Creating and managing Brand identity, construction guidelines and prototype drawings, including layout, millwork & furniture specifications, lighting package, finish selection and design, and logo & branding usage. Oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and value engineering in collaboration with Construction Responsible for signage design and execution to best represent the brand and meet local jurisdiction approvals Managing overall design process, including architectural drawings, interior design, permitting, internal feedback and landlord approval
Product designer
2014
Collaborated with Danish textile company Gabriel for acoustic tile product. Concept from Chinese ideograph deconstruction.
Outstanding Graduate
2010
China Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing,China. Thesis Project based in Tibet Ba song cuo village resort design combine with traditional cultural elements with modern design language, also focus on sustainable design strategy.
Volunteer
International Conference on Architectural Education Beijing. 2007
SELECTED PROJECTS WeWork MANHATTAN BEACH - Los Angeles,CA
WOODS BAGOT Tencent Beijing HQ Interior Design Shanghai Thaihot HQ Public Area Interior Design
AS-Architecture Studio AS-Architecture Studio Beijing Office
Personal Practice A BITE Dessert Shop Interior Design In Doodle Bar Interior Design Ten Floral Boutique Shop Interior Design Other Arts
MANHATTAN BEACH - Los Angeles,CA
12-2016 Finished
WeWork transforms buildings into beautiful, collaborative workspaces, this project marries to the west coast vibe, This three floors of co-working space and private offices bring a vibrant community of forward-thinking businesses to this premier LEE-certified property. Conveniently located just steps away from popular restaurants. By using simple pattern in large scale ,Tropical wallpaper, abundant greenery, combine with tone on tone design strategy ,and warm colors provide a vibrant backdrop to help you power through the workday.
Location: Los Angeles, USA Design Lead : Cindi Leung Graphic: David Silverstein
LEVEL 2 PLAN & INTENSIVE MOMENT 1.PROJECTOR ON FLOOR
5.PANTRY
5.
1. 2. 2.CUSTOMIZEDPAINTING _WALLPAPER
_VINYL _ILLSTRATION
3.
4.STAIRCASE
VOLUME LARGE PAINT PATTERN
4.
3.PHOTOGRAPHIC WALL / MIRROR REFLECTION
4.
SPECIAL NOOK DESIGN DETAIL LVL 1
1/4” METAL GRID POWDER COATED BLACK
WDP-3 PTD PT-10
LEATHER FINISH SEATING FIXTHER
FLOOR PLAN
F-3 SEAT AND BACKS
WOOD DESKTOP WD-2
Axon View from Elevator Lobby
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
PANTRY LVL 1 FLOOR PLAN
PANTRY BACKWALL - F8 WACLIGHTING NIVEOUS D-6”
ABOVE MILLWORK SHELF- WALLCOVERING WC-4
MILLWORK SHELF WD-2
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
BELOW MILLWORK SHELF- WALLCOVERING TL-1, BLACK GROUT
SOLID SURFACE SS-1
MILLWORK PANELED DOORS PT-4
WALLPAPER WC-4 WALNUT WOOD SHELF WD-2 TILEWALL TL-1 1/4” BLACK GROUT PANELED DOOR PT-4 SOLID SURFACE SS-1
TILE FLOORING TL-2 & TL-3 PATTERN
WOOD COUNTER AND SIDES WD-2
Tencent Beijing HQ
Under Construction
Tencent, as biggest IT company in China will move into their new Beijing HQ in 2018, This is an unique campus style office HQ with a typical floor size over 215,200 sqf which is 10x bigger than any typical office tower floor, the building is designed by OMA, Our design strategy is to creative global benchmark,high tech, solid and innovative brand image for Tencent, Which incorporate Beijing Cultural Image into the interior environment, traditional material used in the modern way. Creative a comfortable personalized, green and intelligent working destination for almost 9000 employees in this new Beijing HQ.
Location: Beijing Scale:1,506,400 sqf
Typical Space L5 Layout Plan - 215,200 sqf
Collaboration Workspace
New workplace need to provide work point flexibility and choice…… ABW, Activity Based Working Types
Long Term workpoints Bookable Focus Work Long term Workstation VC optional for Quiet RM Open expect Quiet Room
Short Term workpoints Non bookable adhoc collaboration Share and Focus Short term semi enclosed No VC
Note Count as Workpoints Bookable Share and collaboration Semi-enclosed No VC
Meeting
Bookable Learn and Share Enclosed
Typical working space module Analysis
17,072 sqf Design Achievement Number Function 1 16P MTG 2 8P MTG 1 Printing Space 1~2 Storage Room 1 Smoking Room 1 Pantry/Tea House
sqf 426 213 160 160 / 110
Primary Circulation Secondary Circulation
Typical working space 17,072sqf area
Tencent Beijing HQ - 5F Typical Floor Design -Breakout Area Layout Based on the Core Design as the center, the breakout area and pantry area design should follow the rules of Core Design. Try to extend the elements and language to these functional supporting area. Mainly reflects the following characters: 1.Unity Extend the design language of the core design to the surrounding pantry and breakout area. 2 Identify Use each cores own color and elements to the adjacent area to increase the direction guidance.
Under Construction
4 Types of Different Scale Meeting Room
Themed Bump Space Level 7- Chinese Garden Theme Space
Level 6- TAI CHI Theme Space
Level 5- Chinese Opera Theme Space
Level 4 – Movable-type printing Theme
Level 3 - Chinese Chess Theme Space
L7 EVP Office Area Layout Plan L7 is where all the leaders and Principals ‘ office located in, EVP Office Area we are trying to combine outdoor roof garden landscape design into the workspace area. Creating a sophisticated, comfortable and modern Chinese style EVP space by using lots of traditional material in a new innovative way.
Tencent Beijing HQ - 7F EVP Floor Design
Under Construction
Public Scenery Area
Tea Room
EVP room
Executive Office Conference RM
L7 EVP Office Area Material anf Furniture
Construction Drawings - Tecent Beijing HQ
Tencent Beijing HQ - 5 Floor Design
Tencent Beijing HQ - 7F EVP Floor Design
Tencent Beijing HQ - 7F EVP Floor Design- Tea house Drawings
Tencent Beijing HQ - 7F EVP Floor Design- EVP office drawings
Shanghai Thaihot HQ Public Area Interior Design Thaihot Shanghai HQ is located near Shanghai Rail way Station provides ease access to the central area. Our Concept proposal intends to reflect the company image and brand value. The high atrium creating a grand and inviting entrance space which give the space a modern and contemporary look, by using warm marble and other natural material and texture aiming to give a warm and welcoming atmosphere, The design is called “Metropolitan� which is reflected shanghai as a modern, affluence, vibrant and strength, trying to combine the new shanghai international and high end with the old shanghai with is warm gray tone and try to create the contrast between material and texture by playing different placement and position.
Design Lead : Ray Yuan Design Team : Eric Yang Location: Shanghai Scale: 21,350 sqf
05-2015 Finished
Office Lobby Floor Plan
L1 Lift Lobby Design
Finish Material Board
Design Space Summary
AS-Architecture Studio Beijing Office
09-2012 Finished
THE “ BLACK BOX” AS-Architecture Studio’s new beijing office , the site is on a old building’s 7th floor with one of the best view in Beijing , the concept for this design is mainly intergrated all the service function into a “BLACK BOX” ,and leave the open space for working area, to make sure everyone in this office can have the best view and flexible space . use very rough and original material - wood flooring and steel panels to give the space a very special figure. The “black box” mainly contains all the important service and date for the studio, like meeting room, material library, fabrication lab and reception. Design Team : Li shuwen Location: Beijing Scale:
4300 sqf
AS-Architecture Studio Beijing Office
09-2012 Finished
A BITE Dessert Shop Interior Design
A Bite is a boutique dessert brand just launched in 2016, create a unique space and experience to allow customers to enjoy their freshly hand-made bakery product.
Location: Beijing Scale: 920 sqf
05-2017 Finished
In Doodle Bar Interior Design
A Small Noodle Bar in Beijing, I created a interior space where I used lots of reclaimed oak and other natural material just like the brand’s philosophy for healthy and organic food which supply to people’s daily life. Also used traditional Chinese Calligraphic to created the brand VI system.
Location: Wang Jing Soho,Beijing Scale: 1120 sqf
10-2014 Finished
Ten Floral Boutique Shop Interior Design
10-2015 Finished
Ten Floral is a boutique shop just launched in 2015, create a unique space and experience to allow customers to enjoy their floral work and life style product. Each week they will bring artist and designers to come and have lectures and craft workshop. I designed its VI system, logo and interior space.
Location: LINKED HYBRID, Tower D,108 Beijing, China Scale: 890 sqf
Untitled Ceramic 36" by 7"
2017
White Water - wax metal mesh 36” by 7” 2016
LEI XING 125 L ef fer t s Pl, Ap t 5 . B r o okly n . NY 11238 646 - 704- 8626 lay 198719 @g mail . c om