Xueer Li (Sherry) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA19104
(+1) 442-214-4042
lixueer0113@gmail.com / lixueer@upenn.edu
EDUCATION BACKGROUD University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania August 2022 - August 2023
Master - Advanced Architectural Design, GPA: 3.93/4.0 (Graduation with Distinction)
Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (GAFA)
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China September 2017 - July 2022
Bachelor - Architecture, GPA: 90/100 (Ranked First as the Top Student)
Awarded China national scholarship, and multiple first-class scholarships; Honored with Excellent Graduate and Excellent Graduation Design Learned architectural spatial structures and conceptual methods; Developed a strong foundation of artistic expression and graphic language
GRADUATE EXPERIENCE UPenn Studio: AAD Fabrication Studio & Robotic Fabrication
Summer 2023
Explored the application of technology manufacturing and AI in architectural design, including 3D Printing, Robotic arm, and Thermoforming
Deployable Structure
Spring 2023
New Materials and Methods - Movable 3D Printing Carbon Fiber Building Shell System
Spring 2023
Created a series of deployable structures based on different geometries; Utilized Grasshopper and Solidwork to simulate the deployment process Researched the fabrication process and properties of 4 types of carbon fiber Suggested a larger-scale 3D printing manufacturing proposal that incorporates multiple carbon fiber materials and methods into a single machine
WORK & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania August 2023 - Present
Part-time Lecturer - ARCH 7030-203 Post-Professional Design Studio, Stuart Weitzman School of Design Taught students design software, guided them in promoting design; Communicated with schools, professors, and students
Histrionic Architecture Conservation Design Institute, Arcplus Group PLC
Shanghai, China June - August 2020
Intern - Architectural Design | Urban Planning | Historical Building Renovation Surveyed 4 villages; Summarized government reports; Organized meeting minutes; Prepared the final reports in Rural Planning projects Contributed to schematic design of 8 rural buildings; Utilized SketchUp for 3D modeling, Enscape for rendering Drew construction documents by AutoCAD, including detailed nodes and decoration drawings in Historical Building Renovation projects
Clocky LLC
Los Angeles, California September - October 2023
Architectural Intern - Villa Design | Architectural Design | Interior Design Contacted suppliers and manufacturers; Revised building plans by AutoCAD; Utilized Rhino for 3D modeling, and Lumion for rendering
Urban Elephant Architects
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China October - December 2020; August - October 2021
Intern - Architectural Design | Interior Design Researched historical resources of an ancient city; Responsibled for schematic design of an exhibition design project; Utilized SketchUp for 3D modeling, Adobe Illustrator for analytical drawings, and Twinmotion for rendering Played a key role in refining 3D digital model and conducting rendering by Lumion in a market building renovation project
Shiyudu Ancient Architecture Art Product Customization Service
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China September 2020 - August 2021 Project founder, Team Leader - Architecture Model Making Provided customized architectural models by adopting advanced 3D technology and integrating the handicraft industrial chain Received National Research Program approval; Won the Bronze Award of the "Internet+" Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
COMPETITION & AWARDS APDA Academy Award The First Asia-Pacific Art and Design Competition
October 2021
Bronze Award | Team Project: Banyan Tree Liyunzhuang | Litchi Themed Hotel Design Project
Wuhan Creative Design Contest
December 2020
Silver Award | Team Project: Plum Bossom | Memorial Installation Design to Commemorate Medical Staff During the COVID-19 Epidemic
The 4th Guo Qing Cup National College Art Design Competition
July 2020
iSpeak, 520 Asian Lighting Designers Salon (Finals)
June 2019
First Prize | Team Project: Future Epidemic Prevention Museum | Digital Architecture - Conceptual Architectural Design Created by Grasshopper Frist Prize | Individual Project | Architectural Illumination Design | Organizer: Asian Association of Lighting Designer (AALD)
SPECIALIZATIONS & SKILLS Languages
English: Proficient, Chinese: Native, French: Beginner
Softwares
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Premiere, Lightroom, Acrobat Modeling & Drafting: AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, SketchUp, Revit, ZBrush, Maya, DiaLux, Soildwork Rendering: Lumion, Enscape, Keyshot, V-ray, Twinmotion, MARS