2016 2021 Selected works
SHIYU WU Portfolio
Interior Design & Furniture Design
Education
Contact
MFA / Interior Design
+1 9123231921 (Personal Web) shiyuwu.info sagemo99@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/shi-yu-wu-b71b17191/ sy.design99
Savannah College of Art and Design Sep 2019 - May 2022 / GPA 3.8
MA / Furniture Design
Savannah College of Art and Design Sep 2019 - May 2022 / GPA 3.8
BFA / Environmental Design Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts Sep 2013 - Jun 2017 / GPA 3.8
Work Experience Chengchung Design / Interior Designer / Full Time
Languages Chinese/ Cantonese/ English
Shenzhen, China Jun 2017 - Mar 2019
Taojing Golf Resort / Sales Assistant/ Intern Huizhou, China May 2016 - Aug 2016
About Me Hi ! I am a passionate, creative and highly motivated interior designer with two years of experience in hospitality design and practical knowledge of furniture building including wood work, metal work and softfurnishing.
My Design Philosophy Empathy
Listening. Feel with heart. understanding. Seek harmony.
Nuanced
Be thoughtfuL. Attention to detail. Be real. Balance
Response
Design for needs. Problem solving. human center design.
Crossover
Being Bold. Open mind. Seek surprise. Willing to take risk.
01-04
01 Retail Design Secrect life of trees
02 Healthcare Design Domitys memorycare
03 Elementary school Design Fresh peach village
Contents
2016-2021 selected works
04 Co-working place Design SC ³
05 Commercial Design O-RE sky box
Graduate Works
05, 06
Work Projects
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09-16
Hospitaity Design Rosewood, Vietnam
Furniture works Additional works Gallery
07 Residential Design L villa, Dali, China 08
08 Rural renovation Paper mountain theatre 07
Undergraduate Works
Additional Works
01 Retail Design - Renovation Project The Secrect life of Trees AWARD IDA 2021, Bronze WINNING UNIVERSITY Savannah Collage of Art and Design
Location: Savannah , GA, USA Year: 2020
Project Description
CATEGORY Interior Design-Renovation PROJECT NAME The Secret Life Of Trees
WINNING DESIGNER Shiyu Wu
Sketch by Shiyu
This is a renovation of a century-old building in Savannah for the brand - Patagonia . The design incorporates the uniqueness of the site and brand, focusing on the key words of "playful, connect, flow ". The idea is to take a close look to mysterious nature by showing the tree secret life - the life in root system and tree crown. The environment is intended to raise people empathy and consciousness about protecting the planet. The design connect history with present, providing excellent practice for the future.
Concept Fugus “Come and visit my home ! ” Concept images
IDA2021-Bronze
Site
Buiding
Savannah, GA, USA
Century-old brick and lumber structure building Franklin square
Clearing
Forrest City Mall
Historically a commercial center for civic activities
The site is located in a commercial area in Savannah, a tourist old city known for its oak trees over a thousand years old.
Near a harmony square, the building is surrounded by trees and gets a lot of light. It is a comfortable, peaceful and quiet place where tourists would like to take a rest. Main Users
Tourist
Family Friends
Design implication Attractive Facade Authenticity, Accessible
Local
Community Individual
Support for social activities Create place attachment
Commercial Condos
User Journey
Client
Design programing
Patagonia
Differentiation from other brands 1, Buy less, Demand more 2, Visualization result of protection activities 3, Worn out center, Keeping with reduce, reuse and recycle 4, Encourage participation 5, Allow employee flexibility Corporate culture The concept of Yarak
7 Gneration
Key words Sustainable, educational, simplify, playful
Unique brand culture + Special events
Entry
Arouse curiosity (Attractive place to take photo) Sensory exprience-Good smell Music, Call for action! Conection with community
Connect
New arrival display Visualize activism / activities stories Introduce brand value and culture Visualzation of environment protect result
Engagement
DIY interactive center Connect with customers’ digital footprint Taste and touch stimulation - Patagonia provision - Dessert bar Wornout center - Being educated Reading area - Sharing brand culture Allow people to interact with each others
Extend
Display discount item Promote the concept of 1% for planet Cheap but unique redesign objects Reward gifts for activism and loyalty customer, scanable code to built connection
Zen Philosophy
Advocate
Iconic place for taking photoes Provide platform for offering preferential plan for groups, friends and families.
User Journey Design programing
Concept Reveal the life of the root system and tree crown
Customer personas Sketch First floor - new arrival display, Second floor - interactive center, Entry- good image 1, Pop up
3, Retail 4.0
The power of social media
Tntegrate with thechnology
2, Minimalistic
4, Brand experience
Create a deepen unique brand impression.
Immersive experience for showing brand uniqueness.
Incorporate with 4 Retail trend
Building analyze
Schematic design
Design Floorplan Connection of Tree Family
Symbiosis
Patagonia provision This is a dessert bar in a display window near a busy street which serves as a draw for customers, narrative design that allows for free movement and provide a sensory experience.
Millwork Design - Interactive Table
Millwork Design - Fungus Light
Millwork Design - Display Area
Material
Loop circulation & Accessible Flexible and loop circulation are designed for entire layout.Person with disabilities can freely move without assistance.
Concept
ADA
2 ADA restroom & ADA fittingroom
First Floorplan
Second Floorplan
Concept Sketch
Millwork Design - Oversize hanger
Patagonia Worn Wear Center Perspective
Tree Crown
Root System
Shop Window
New Arrival Display
Interactive Area
Check Out
Storage
Custom Fungi lights are made of cork (locally sourced, sustainable material)
Dessert Bar - Patagonia Provision Located at the show window on the side of the street with busy tourist traffic, the dessert bar is designed to attract passerby 's attention. The narrative decor of this scene creates a mysterious environment for showing the tree root system alive with fungi. Customers are attracted to this area to enter, experience, take pictures, and share on social media.
By exposing and reinforcing the old building's lumber structure, the design connects the past to the present with sustainable approach.
Interactive Center - First Floor The interactive center integrate the trend of retail 4.0 by incorporating technology into the design to enhance the modern customer experience. The organic custom table in the central area is inspired by the natural nutrient delivery channel of the tree; its design allows people to interact while maintaining social distance. Digital screens will be used to promote the brand's culture by showing special events s and community events calendar .
Fitting Room Interactive Center - Second Floor Taking inspiration from tree crowns, the space will be bright and will stimulate self exploration and supporting a variety of community activities, such as children's education or yoga classes, as well as displaying products. Create a treasured space by establishing a sense of belonging.
Ceiling Plan (First floor)
Finish Schedule
Elevation (Office & Worn out center)
02 Memory Care Design Domitys Memorycare Location: Savannah , GA, USA Year: 2020
Project Description This is a 26620 sq.ft renovation project in the heart of Georgetown in Savannah. Formerly oak public library. It is a highly amenity program with 24 hours memory care and experience assisting living, including independent living studio, 1-bedroom and 2 bedroom, providing a community for residents, visitors and staff under one roof.
Concept images
Concept - Gentle Effervescence A euphoria carries from the energy envelop. To gradually release the pressure and obtain a free and peaceful mindset. Although the memory is fleeting away like the gas escape from the liquid, it is an eternal existence by anohter state, which will eventually lead to a composed acceptance.
Concept developing
Concept diagram
Client
Site
Domitys - Well known Memory Care brand in Europe
Heart of the George town in Savannah, GA
Memory loss
Acceptance
Support
Supporting services for memorycare
Transportation Access
Window size
Programing
Dinningroom Furniture
Conference room Furniture
Schematic design
Story/ Reading Room Furniture
Studio Furniture
Design Floorplan
8, Yoga
Public area The design integrate with“Seeable” concept, which fosters the safety of patient activities, the loose furniture arrangement and loop circulation is provided to facilitate access and reduce confusion. A wide variety of social places are available to enhance physical and mental health.
Concept Diagram
Calm down area The calm down area is located halfway along the corridor, offering a cozy space for residents to interact with other people and help reduce stress as they move from the public area to the private area.
11, Consultation, Reception
Floorplan Entire space is equipped with handrails, which guide the route to minimize confusion by supporting self-movement.
Softfurnishing fabirc
LivingRoom As the main activity center of the memorycare, the living room is located in a bright, open area with large windows. Long tables facilitate both group and individual activities. Patients' mental health is supported by the orange color of the soft furnishings, which bring out vitality and warmth. The patterns on the floor serve as a guide.
Studio Providing comfort, freedom of movement, and a beautiful window seat for conversation, the studio provides patients with a home-like atmosphere and the opportunity to interact with family, friends, and medical assistance. The clear water column filled with bubbles and the shape of the ceiling reduce anxiety and stabilize emotions
Nurse station Nurse stations are located in the center of private area, making them easily accessible to each room. The LED light strips on the ceiling and the pattern on the ground serve as guides to help Alzheimer's patients reduce confusion. This clam down area is adjacent to the nurse station allows nurses to interact and chat with patients, creating a relaxed, pleasant and home-like atmosphere.
Life safety plan
Studio CD set
03 Elementary school Design Peach Elementary
Concept- Fresh peach village (Key words : independent, refreshing, cooperative )
Location: Savannah , GA, USA Year: 2020
Project Description This is a elementary school that can accommodate 24-30 students and 3-5 teachers. As a reference for future practices, this conceptual design incorporates color palette theory, attention restoration theory, and anti-bullying theory. Provides a safe, healthy and happy learning and living environment for children ages 6 to 12.
Design goals (Anti-bullying, supporting creativity, being protected)
Concept - Fresh peach village Inspired by Georgia‘s nickname - Peach City. The design will be based on a magical, fairy-tale theme - Fresh peach village. Peaches symbolize freshness, health, growth, and endearing qualities. Villages are collectives of individuals.The cncept "Peach village" is a design for independence, refreshing, and cooperation Floorplan (Sketch)
“Seeable” locker - Anti bullying Locker area is seeable from the office
Material and furniture mood board Library In the library, exploration is encouraged. The independent house cultivates a sense of independence and boundary awareness. The surrounding landscape descends into a quiet reading area to provide a sense of tranquility. The goal is to encourage desire and interest in reading by playing.
Restroom The bathroom is filled with natural light, and the long table facilitates children's self-awareness by providing a place to store personal items. This wall that is lower than aduit eye sight makes the bathroom "seeable" and emphasizes anti-bullying
Interative center This area can accommodate a variety of movable furniture in front of the stage.
Waiting area
Stage
The waiting area integrates with nature and talks with the office, reducing anxiety and stress that comes Classroom with waiting for children or parents Glass window bring the outdoor world indoors, making it easier for children to respond to their attention. Walls are covered with blackboards to encourage writing and expression.
The angled box introduces outdoor to indoor space, adding vitality. Support for developing teaching techniques.
Storage
Use for storage furniture that frequently needs to be changed
Restroom - walls are lower than adult vision
04 Co-working
History of the building
The building was formerly a community activity center in the Columbia area, including squash halls, swimming pools, dance halls and barbershops, it carries many precious memories of a generation thirdplace design
SC³ Location: Columbia , SC, USA Year: 2020
Material board
Project Description This project is a co-working community center for young freelancer. According to the research on the site, the main users will be young freelancer in columbia, digital nomads and new parents.
Concept - SC³ The goal is to create a “Social Capital” that situated in “South Carolina”with the purpose of creating a “social connection”. The colorful freely floating bubbles are like countless free spitis. The umbrellas indicate protection. It provides a comfortable distance and creates a sense of security while the historical details tell us a story of local cultural authenticity.
Concept Key words
Building - old community center Energetic
Authenticity
Freedom
Pantry Utility Fire exit Storage Restroom Cafe Retail Mom room
Who?
Female only office
Reception
Conference Room
Young freelancer
Digital Nomads
Pet friendly office
New parents
Why? Entrance Cafe
Office
Public Co-working erea
Concept diagram Freelancer’s challenges Being Away
Green plants help to diatract and reduce stree
Print room
Townsquare
Soft Fascination
Skywindow connect indoor and outdoor,Engage people in soft stimulation activities
Stair
Extent
Original materials, enhance a sense of belonging
Lack of big scale coworking space in Columbia,SC
Where?
Trend?
Placemaking theory
Local residential area in Columbia,SC
Hard Fascination
Lively and welcoming feel at entry. The bakery bar plays the role of social anchor
Compatibility
Multiple seating options to satisfied different social needs and personal preferences
Accessible Comfortable Special Visually pleasing Sense of belonging Feeling of freedom Active and fun Sitable Historic Safe and welcoming Socianility
05 Commercial Design - Skybox Electronic music skybox
Logo Design
Location: Atlanta , GA, USA Year: 2019
Project Description O-RE specializes in electronic records characterized by high playability, and a remarkable generation of music compositions arranged with elegance and flexibility. These artists are known as 'eternal players' who use turntables and keyboards, they believes that the beauty of electronic music is in its unpredictable nature. The project is located at Atlanta Stadium, it includes a public entertainment area and private studios, which are used by O-RE's artists and clients to entertainment.
O-RE CEO
Concept The design draw inspiration from turntablelism, it is intends to introduce a sense of playfulness and luxury modernity into the electronic music theme skybox. key words are playful, dynamic and surprise.
Concept
First Floor plan - Public Area
First floor entrance - Surprise Bar
Second Floor plan - Personal Studio
First Floor Music Bar & Viewing Platform
Millwork Design - Cart at Water Bar
First floor Buffet and Water Bar
Second Floor Conference Room / Music Studio
Personal Studio - Funiture
Material Board
Surprise Gallery in Personal Studio - Elevation
06 Hospitality Design - guestroom Rosewood Guestroom Location: Vietnam Year: 2018
Bedroom Furniture
Guestroom Rendering
Floorplan Design
Material, Decoration
Project Description This 5 star hotel is located in Vietnam, operated in cooperation with a local high end casino, and welcomes guest from all over the world. The design requires to incorporate with strong Vietnamese local culture and an exclusive and luxurious stay experience that echoes the characteristics of the casino.
Final staging and stylishing
My involvement Bedroom Furniture
Rendering
Design with conceptual image and narractive Floorplan design using AutoCAD, 3D modeling, rendering using 3D Max, FF&E Assist in research , architecture drawings and construction, attend the site to meet clients, final styling and staging.
07 Residential Design L Villa Location: Dali, Yunnan, China Year: 2017 Location: Dali, Yunnan, China Year: 2017
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Development of theatre in China (open to closure)
Thirdplace Design Shadow of Paper Mountain Location: Waishuiliang, Wenzhou, China Year: 2017
Gray ceramic
Life and environment are the source of opera gesture
Project Description The project is a community center in Waishuiliang Village, which is an important part of the millennium ancient village reconstruction project in China. It will be the future practice of China's rural renovation. The project not only serves the local people, but also attracts young tourists to promote rural economic development
Yunjian
Concept Yunjian is a decorative collar worn by a character in a south opera; it is a cloth language that represents a desire to remain close to nature. The different colors represent different nature elements, such as a mountain, lake, sky, star, etc. The concept is based on the rotating cloud shoulder (Yunjian). The various colors of the cloud shoulder will be integrated into the character during its rotation, which symbolizes the unity of nature and man. The design abstract the undulating motion state.
Community Center Inspiration - Yunjian
Site analyze
Community Center + Oudoor theatre
Furniture Works Additional works 2020-2022
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09 Decor Table Design Sound of water
Concept Images
Furniture rendring Software : Solidwork, Keyshot Year: 2020
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Sketch
Side Table Design Soft Wind Wood work Machine: Table saw, Bandsaw, Sander Year: 2020
Rendering
Deatail
11
12
Chair Design Queen of China
Softfurnishing Design Pillow & Ottoman
Furniture design concept development Software : Procreate Year: 2020
Furniture design concept development Machine: Fabric peinter, Sewing Machine Year: 2022
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Ceramic Design Jellyfish Lady
Coatrack Design Coatrack
Clay Handmade Year: 2021
Metal Work Machine : Metal bending, Plasmacut, Welding Year: 2021
15 Sketch Art of pomegranate Pencil sketch Year: 2020
16 Sketch Daily practice Procreate Year: 2019-2022