SHIYU WU
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INTERIOR DESIGN & FURNITURE DESIGN
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E D U C AT I O N
WO R K
MFA| Interior Design Savannah College of Art and Design 09/2019 - 05/2022
GENSLER| Intern Interior Designer San Diego , CA, USA | 06/2022- 09/2022 Workplace design Assist in making space plans, pricing plans and CD set using Revit, PDF and Excel. Develop sustainable replacement materials for various material palettes Assist with site visiting. Attending client meetings. Analyzing core client's sustainable goals and developing sustainable solutions in architecture and interior design with interns team.
MA| Furniture Design Savannah College of Art and Design 09/2019 - 05/2022
P O RT F O L I O 2018
BFA| Environmental Design Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts 09/2013 - 06/2017
SKILLS # Technical
2022 S E L E C T E D WO R K S
SHIYU WU INTERIOR DESIGN & FURNITURE DESIGN
Revit Auto CAD Sketch Up Rhino Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe After Effect Indesign Enscape Microsoft Office Suits Solidwork Keyshot
# Professional Hand sketching Wood | Metal Work Softfurnishing Ceramic Art Laser cut| 3D print| CNC
# Languages Chinese English Cantonese
EXPERIENCE
CHENGCHUNG DESIGN | Full Time Interior Designer ShenZhen , China | 06/2017- 03/2019 High-end hospitality and residential design Involved Projects: W hotel, The Venetian, Rosewood, Mandarin Oriental, Alila Design with conceptual imagery and narrative Design floorplans, 3D models, renderings, FFE using AutoCAD, Sketchup, AI, PS, 3D Max Assist with research, site visits, CD set drawings, and final styling and staging Attending clients meeting and giving presentation TAOJING GOLF RESORT HOTEL | Intern Interior Designer Huizhou , China | 05/2016- 08/2016 Lobby, special activities and wedding design Design different scenes based on various activities themes using Sketchup, Photoshop Meeting with the client and assisting with the final staging
AWA R D S 2022 | Core77 | Student Notable Honer in Furniture and Lighting Design “The Bow” Coffee Table Set Design with Davis Company 2022 | Dezeen | 15 Best Design Project By SCAD Students 2022 | SCAD | Chair’s Outstanding Thesis Awards 2022 | SCAD | Social Pattern Innovation Awards in Interior Design 2021 | IDA | Bronze Prize in Renovation Design “The Secrect Life of Trees” 2019-2022 | SCAD | Academic Achievement Scholarship 2017 | GAFA | Outstanding Thesis Award in Graduation Exhibition of Architecture and Environmental Art Design 2017 | GAFA | Chinese National Top 8 Students Project in Rural Renovation 2013-2017 | GAFA | Academic Achievement Scholarship
I N V O LV E M E N T Humane Society For Greater Savannah | 2019-2022 Organize adoption events, clean and maintain the shelter SCAD Serve | 2019-2022 Volunteer for environmental protection, animal welfare, and children's care events GAFA Arch Department Woman Soccer Team| 2013-2016 Served as team leader and goalkeeper. Bronze in 2014 and gold in 2015
CONTENT ABOUT ME
( S e l e c t e d Wo r k s f r o m 2 0 1 8 - 2 0 2 2 )
Hi! I am Shiyu.
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I am a professional interior designer with educational background in both China and the United States. I obtained a bachelor's degree in interior design 2017, and I have received a double master's degree in interior design and furniture design in 2022. Throughout my early career, I have developed deep insights into high-end hotel design, residential design, work environment design, and sustainable development design. I have lived in several countries and my travel experiences have shaped me into a very diverse thinker who embraces the unknown and accepts differences very readily. For me, the essence of space design is to promote human physical and mental health. Thus, I have my biggest cncern on the preliminary research and analysis of the design, including natural lighting, ventilation, drainage, and HVAC systems. Aside from that, I have also participated in two ancient villages reactivate design, China. Thus, I have a deep understanding and persistent pursuit of the ingenious combination of cultural locality, authentic stories, and design. I believe that it is important that interior designers should have compassion, respect, good communication skills, creativity, and the ability to solve problems. In my opinion, a good interior design works not only bring people a unique experience, but also leave them with memories they will cherish forever.
Thirdplace Design | Master’s program work Hilltop Chinese Traditional Music Bar
02 Healthcare Design | Master’s program work Domitys Memorycare
03 Retail Design | Renovation Project | Master’s program work The Scrects Life of Tree | Patagonia’s Pop-up Shop
04 Hospitality Design | Work Project Vietnam Rosewood Hotel Guestroom
05 Residential Design | Work Project Luxury private villa| Dali, China
06 MY DESIGN PHILOSOPHY Empathy | Listening. Feel with heart. understanding,Seek harmony Respect | Be thoughtfuL. Attention to detail. Be real. Seek balance Response | Design for needs. Problem solving. human center design Crossover | Pushing boundaries and seeking bold innovations
Furniture Design | Master’s program work Coffee table set design
Year|2022 Graduate Program
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H I L LT O P C H I N E S E T R A D I T I O N A L M U S I C B A R
Late 20 Century For many years, Chinese traditional music lost popularity in mainstream markets
2022 New Youth, New Tradition Movement, China Chic 3.0 Traditional music attracts a lot of interest from younger generations
TRENDS
Project Location | Chengdu, China China's traditional music culture was originated in village life, however, it is disappearing rapidly due to increased urbanization ( Johnson, 2014). Music instruments served as a medium of social interaction in ancient China but have gradually lost their importance in modern cities’ life. The study examines ways to integrate traditional culture into Gen Z culture in order to raise the vitality of traditional music in modern times and promote mainstream appreciation.
RESEARCH QUESTION How can interior design assist with integrating Chinese music heritage with Gen Z culture in a third place setting to promote mainstream appreciation to Chinese traditional music ?
CHINESE GEN Z C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s & A t t i t u d e s To w a r d s C h i n e s e Tr a d i t i o n a l M u s i c (Based on an online survey with 329 participants)
“ Cultural Experience is the highest Dimension of Existence ”
Self Identity
Anxiety
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(Gregg Henrlques, 2019)
Concert
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China's traditional music culture was originated in village life Music instruments as a medium of social interaction in ancient China. ( Johnson, 2014).
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91%
Teahouse 8
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Self-Expression Social Interaction Cultural Identity Diversity Inclusive Mind
Spiritual Experience Escape Reality Freedom Stress Relief Controllability
78%
Film Game Shows Pop Musie
People Said That Chinese Instrumental Music Should Be
People Learn About Traditional Music By
Passed On
Pop Culture
Cultural Decor Narractive Stage
LED Screen
‘Seven sages in the bamboo forest’ (Painting By Han Shou.)
Music Bar Rendering
SPIRITUAL ENERGY & CHINESE MUSIC
I N C O R P O R AT E D T H E O R I E S Existence Theory
Connect with Ancestor Symbiosis, Seek Balance Green Thinking
Animism Sensory Experience Introspection Calming Down Focus On Breath
Music
Empathy
91% Chinese are Atheists
Individual
Medical Discipline, Music Heal Mind
Inclusion
Energy
Group Cohesion
C o n n e c ti o n
Intimacy with Audience
SoundScape Surround
Oriental Music Philosophy Artistic Concept A Sense Of Life And Ritual Situation Blending Beauty Of Empty
Space Function
Purifying
Awakening
Narrative Theory
Connecting
Socializing
Sociability, Uses&Activities Access Linkage, Comfortable
Feel Respect
Stress Reduction Encourage Interaction Connect With Nature
Performer preference of Chinese Instrumentalists (Base on 5 interviews)
Music Improvsation
Immersing
Culture Experience As The Highest Dimension of Existence
Place Making
Society
Body
Interacting
Setting Scenes/Character Immersive Experience
Mind
Encourage Participate And Exploration Feeling Belonging Share Space
Medicine
Music
Spirit
Well Being
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Un ity
Nature
FLOORPLAN
Narrative Stage
Bonding
LED Screen Narrative Design A flexible system for switching themes in space Sensory Stiulation The videos display sound and light effects that immerse viewers in a fantasy world.
山上
山下
’Hill Top‘
Cultural music experience
’Hill Bottom‘
Music Bar
山上 Immersive Cultural Experience 山下 Music Bar Visitor’s Flow
Cultural Identity Traditional decor provide cultural experience to deepens self-existence
Purifying
Open Structure
Post-pandemic thinking: Supports air circulation and maintenance cleanliness
山上
Awakening
Entry
Feel welcome and inspired to explore
Feel welcome and inspired to explore
Awakening
Entry
Be amazed and unknowingly connect with music culture and musicians
Connecting
Entrance Hall Rendering
Stone Brick|Local Material Authentic material creates place attachments
Interacting
Engage
Being educated, Self-Explorating Enhance the sense of self-existence
Exit
Immersing Get a new identity and enter another world/dreamland.
Extend
To Music Bar on The Second Floor
Way f i n d i n g
山下
Blurred the perception of reality. Calms the mind and connects with the ancestors
To Auditorium on The Third Floor
Entice
Create a feeling of control Provides options for promoting self-identity
D E S I G N I M P L I C AT I O N
Engage
Boost the desire to share and communicate, relieve stress
Socializing
Exit
Building lasting relationships with visitors through connect with their digital footprints
Bonding
L O C AT I O N
RENDERING
Taikoo Li, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Connecting Why this Site?
Direct view of the stage from the entrance to create a close relationship between the audience and the performers
Residential Area
Diversified business district Combine with tradition and modern. Attractive to tourists and youth Gen Z's activities center High reputation entertainment industry.
Hotel
The Project is located on Second Floor Building west elevation / Building 20 Taikoo Li
Project Building Pedestrian Bridge Historical Attraction Community Square Pedestrian Bridge Entrance Project Entrance
Symmetrical Space Emphasize rituals and cultural traits Direct View of the Stage Connecting players with audiences Unique Stage for Chineses Music Having an open side and a slightly closed side creates a sense of mystery, subtlety, and a sense of distance 3D LED Screen Integrate technology for innovative music shows
CHINA
Loop Circulation
In order to support circulation of people with different needs
Infinity Feature Wall
Narractive Element Chinese Pavilion
Combining technology to create a series of narratives about traditional music to educated visitors
The abstract design of the Chinese pavilion is infused with a strong cultural element. The pavilion represents the infinite wonderful time and space in China.
Purifying
The calm down bridge is designed to help people calm down, start listening, and feel present in the moment.
Seating Area
Step-down seating, ensuring that every seat can see the stage Number of seating options are available to meet different needs Integral seating design connects the individual to the group and promotes the flow of spiritual energy
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Iconic Inlaid Stone
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Individual Digital Screen
Encourage interaction, Custom costumes, Learn about music history
Echoes the aesthetics of traditional Chinese music (Chinese music players often sit on rocks and play) Add fun to the space
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1. Reception 2. Calm Down Bridge 3. Interaction Area 4. Dressing Room 5. Costume Storage 6. Make Up Room 7. Locker
8. Waitting Hall 9. Retail 10. Music Bar 11. Informal Stage 12. Backstage 13. Storage 14. Elevator
15. Office 16. ADA Restroom 17. Male Restroom 18. Female Restroom 19. Kitchen 20. Cold Storage 21. Fire Stair
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Entrance Sandstone Paving
Creates an open stage with a sense of distance
Rainfall effect Soundscape elements /strengthen a sense of self-existence spirituality in space Ancient Candlesticks Ancient objects connect people to ancestors. LED screen Brings visitors into story by integrating with technology
Interacting
A technology-enhanced immersive environment drives the audience into the ancient story Bonding
Interactive Center Rendering
Surrounded Greenery Reduce stress close to nature Poetic Design Circle represents the infinite expanse sky in Chinese culture, Leading people gradually away from reality LED Interactive Screen Enhance immersive experience in virtural world Digital Devices Ecourage exploration offer options
Immersing
The purpose of this space is to give people new identities by creating narrative scenes.
Retail Rendering
This retail area serves as a showcase to attract pedestrians, as well as providing customers with interesting Chinese music related products. The ceiling of this space hangs a lot of nuts, which in ancient China was called the idophone. This decor will shake with the flow of air, and creates a pleasant sound.
Dark Environment Boundary fading enhance immersion Ancient Pavilions Narrative cultural object provide the experience of escaping reality 3D Holographic Projection Blur the border of reality, immersive experience
Dressing Room Rendering
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Year|2021 Graduate Program
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H E A L T H C A R E | D O M I T Y S M E M O RY C A R E
Concept Model
Project Location | Savannah, USA 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. Structure Analysis
Sunlight Analysis
Life Safety Analysis
Schematic
Programing
Memory loss
Acceptance
Support
C O N C E P T | G E N T L E E F F E RV E S C E N C E 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.
N U R S E S TAT I O N Gentle Effervescence
Concept Diagram
A nurse station is easily accessible in the living area, and it is equipped with handrails and wayfinding signs both on floor and ceiling. The vibrant color palette creates a fun experience for the elderly to ease their illness pain.
FLOORPLAN
L O C AT I O N
RECEPTION 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.
Meeting Room Furniture
Dinningroom Furniture
C A L M D OW N 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.
Dining Room Furniture
This project is located in the heart of the Georgia Town business district, making it a great place for older adults to interact socially
The entire space is equipped with handrails, which guide the route to minimize confusion by supporting self-movement.
1, Studio 2, Companion 3, 1B1B Suite 4, Work Station 5, Exam Room 6, Medication 7, Gym 8, Yoga
9, SPA 10, Story Room 11, Office 12, Laundry 13, Staff Break 14, Soiled Room 15, Staff Washroom 16, Mechanical
17, Kitchen 18, Outdoor Bar 19, Storage 20, Dessert Room 21, Assisted Bathroom 22, Dinning 23, Hair Salon 24, Public Restroom
25, Consultation 26, Reception 27, Living Room 28, Family Room 29, Prepare 20, Photo Spot 31, Cool Down Area 32, Lounge
LIVING ROOM
Living room design uses elements of floating bubbles to create a relaxing and interesting atmosphere. There are large tables that promote group collaboration, and loose furniture combinations that encourage different modes of social interaction.
M AT E R I A L PA L E T T E
STUDIO Studio provides a homelike atmosphere. A sofa and table near the window facilitate communication among family members and friends, and a raised planting bed on balcony enhances patient' daily lives. In addition, the studio is equipped with a bubble water column as a decoration and to assist patient in relieving their pain of memory loss.
Studio Furniture
Reading Room Furniture
YO G A S T U D I O
Each positions are clearly labeled to ease the confusion of Alzheimer's patients.
LIFE SAFETY PLAN
STUDIO FLOORPLAN
FLOOR PLAN
C O N S U LTAT I O N R O O M & R E C E P T I O N Consultation Room Reception
Year|2021 Graduate Program
C L E N T A N A LY S I S
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Differentiation from other brands
R E TA I L | R E N O V AT I O N P R O J E C T
1, Promote buy less, demand more 2, Visualization result of protection activities 3, Keeping with reduce, reuse and recycle 4, Encourage participation 5, Allow employee flexibility
S AVA N N A H , G A , U S A 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.
S I T E & B U I L D I N G A N A LY S I S The building has historically been used as a commercial market. The building is a lumber structure and requires additional support. AWARD IDA 2021, Bronze WINNING UNIVERSITY Savannah Collage of Art and Design
CATEGORY Interior Design-Renovation PROJECT NAME The Secret Life Of Trees
WINNING DESIGNER Shiyu Wu
PROGRAMMING Concept Sketch
Inspiration from site
S U N PAT H
CONCEPT
Fungi: welcome to my house ！
SKETCH
The project building is close to a harmony square, it is surrounded by trees and gets a lot of natural light, which is a great place for tourists to take a rest.
USER JOURNEY
Entry
Connect
Arouse curiosity (Attractive place to take photo) Sensory exprience-Good smell Music, Call for action! Conection with community
Taking inspiration from trees' nutrient transport system, interactive tables facilitate interaction between individuals while intentionally maintaining social distance.
Accessability
New arrival display Visualize activism / activities stories Introduce brand value and culture Visualzation of environment protect result
DIY interactive center Connect with customers’ digital footprint Taste and touch stimulation - Patagonia provision E n g a g e m e n tDessert bar Wornout center - Being educated Reading area - Sharing brand culture Allow people to interact with each others
Extend
FLOORPLAN
Ceiling Plan
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 ADA | Life Safety
Advocate
Iconic place for taking photoes Provide platform for offering preferential plan for groups, friends and families.
I N C O R P O R AT E W I T H T R E N D S
1, Pop up 2, Minimalistic
3, Retail 4.0 4, Brand experience
DESIGN THINKING
Main Users
To u r i s t
Attractive Facade Authenticity, Accessible
Family Friends
Local
Community Individual
Support for social activities Create place attachment
The floorplan design is inspired by the nutrient transport system of the tree family
M I L LW O R K D E S I G N - F U N G U S
LIGHT
Inspired by underground fungus connection net, the fungus lamp has the function of dividing the space and adding interest, as well as the function of adding social media value. The lamp is made from recyclable cork to support the brand's commitment to sustainability.
D E S S E RT B A R
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.
M I L LW O R K D E S I G N
Taking inspiration from trees' nutrient transport system, interactive tables facilitate interaction between individuals while intentionally maintaining social distance. INTERACTIVE CENTER
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 .
Year|2018 Work Project
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Concept image
Cultural drive material palette
H O S P I TA L I T Y D E S I G N | G U E S T R O O M
VIETNAM The project 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.
M Y I N V O LV E M E N T 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.
Incrporated with authentic handmade decorative paintings
FLOORPLAN
GUESTROOM
FURNITURE SELECTION
GUESTROOM RENDERING
With layered decorative finishes and brass, the guest room reflects a bold cultural drive palette.
F I N A L S TA G I N G
The site is highly restored to the renderings
Year|2018 Work Project
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H O S P I TA L I T Y D E S I G N | G U E S T R O O M
DA L I , C H I N A
The villa design is located in a plateau area with picturesque mountains river. In keeping with the client's wishes, the design strives to create a pleasant, simple, and healthy living environment. Its design focuses on maximizing the space and keeping it open and ventilated.
M Y I N V O LV E M E N T
For this project, I designed the floorplan, verified the site, modeled, rendered, and presented the final presentation.
B AT H R O O M
LIVING ROOM
TEAROOM
Year|2018 Work Project
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F U R N I T U R E D E S I G N | C O F F E E TA B L E S E T
CONCEPT - BOW Referencing directly to human bowing profiles, Bow's table collection structure is made from aluminum bent into two different bow shapes. The setincludes three heights and sizes of tables. Powder coatings are available in 15 different colors and two finishes: polished and matte. There are numerous material combinations to choose from. With style and elegance, Bow's table complements the office lounge chairs in the Davis collection.The Bow tablegives your living room, office, or apartment a bright touch and a pleasing ambiance. They can be combined with each other to create a continuousmodular sequence that plays with the lightness of the lines.
REDESIGN AN OLD CHAIR
H A N D M A D E S I D E TA B L E
I have an in-depth knowledge of furniture finishes and materials and am proficient in using a sewing machine to create upholstery
I can skillfully operate woodworking equipment to make furniture
D A I LY S K E T C H My habit is to use Procreate to draw interesting places I've visited
DESIGN IDEA Transform a 60s American barrel chair into a Thai Siamese chair
BEFORE
AFTER
STYLE