Yuxi Wang Portfolio | Interior Design

SELECTED WORKS 2022-2023

YUXI WANG | INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO

Y U X I

INTERIOR DESIGN

PRATT INSTITUTE | EXPECTED GRADUATION May 2024

YUXI WANG SHE|HER|HERS

Profile

Currently studying interior design as graduate student at Pratt Institute, my journey has been shaped by a fusion of Eastern and Western influences. Originally from China, and studying both in the US and UK, am strongly influenced by my cross-cultural exposure, which has profoundly enriched my overarching design approach. My multi-faceted background has lent itself to comprehensive range of design considerations and proficiencies. As a versatile and imaginative interior designer with a blend of design expertise and interdisciplinary inspiration, translate my diverse influence into interior design that resonate deeply with those who interact with the designed environment.

Work Experience

Graduate Student Assistant

Pratt Institute Sophomore Year Interior Design Studio New York

Critique sophomore interior design student's work

Help them develope design concept, make models, use softwares, make technical drawings, etc. 01/2024

Manager

04/2023 06/2023

NeoCon Kimball - Chicago, New York

Student Interior Design Intern Project "Dining Threshold" Pratt New York 06/2022 08/2022

Design floor plans, furniture plans

Interior Design Intern

05/2020 08/2020

Gold Mantis Construction Decoration Co.,Ltd. - Wuhan

Design residential project floor plans, furniture plans, lighting and material design

Contact and coordinate with furniture, material and lighting retailers, and clients

Education

Interior Design Master of Fine Arts

Pratt Institute Brooklyn, NY 08/2021 Present

PEAW Student Work Exhibition Noguchi Retail Store Design Student Work posted on school official Instagram

Interior Design Projects Dining Threshold; Sound of Space, Space of Sound; Kimball Sound Chair

Graduate Teaching Assistant at Sophomore Interior Design Studio

09/2017 06/2021

01/2020 05/2020

English Language and Literature Bachelor of Arts

Wuhan University - Wuhan, China

President of Design Department, Student Union of School of Foreign Languages and Literature

Film, Literature and Philosophy Exchange Program University of Aberdeen - Aberdeen, Scotland

"Space of Sound, Sound of Space" + Kimball Sound Chair Prototype Kimall NeoCon Chicago, New York 06/2023

PEAW Student Work Exhibit Noguchi Retail Store Design Pratt Institute Brooklyn, New York 10/2022

Yuxi Wang

4322 Queens St.

Long Island City, NY 11101

ywang150@pratt.edu

+1 (917) 436-0766

03.21.2024

Dear hiring manager,

My name is Yuxi Wang, currently in the M.F.A. Interior Design Program at Pratt Institute. am writing to express my enthusiasm towards an interior designer position. With my creative vision, professional skills, and the ability to transform space into captivating experience, am confident in my ability to join and contribute to your team.

I desire to be not just an interior designer, but also a storyteller, drawing from my distinctive and diverse academic background encompassing interior design, English language and literature, and philosophy. Additionally, my experiences living and studying in China, the US, and the UK have provided me with a cross-cultural perspective and a deep appreciation for diverse cultures. This multi-disciplinary and crosscultural background endowed me with a broad perspective, bold imagination, and a keen perception of interior design and aesthetics. I also excel in communicating and presenting my design concept and idea, both verbally and visually.

The first time set foot in interior design is when I intern at Gold Mantis, one of China's leading interior design firms. Engaging in various residential and commercial projects, I was captivated by how interior design enhances quality of life, promotes well-being, ultimately transforms the way people live, work, and perceive the surrounding environment. This experience ignited my passion for the field. At Pratt Institute, I found a dynamic environment that nurtured my aspirations, equipping me with essential design skills and strategic insights. Besides studio projects ranging residential, commercial, retail, office and hospitality, I actively participate in several interior, furniture and exhibition projects. These experiences not only honed my professional expertise and collaborative skills, but also help me realize the interdisciplinary potential of interior design. I see limitless opportunities for interior design to intersect with fields such as stage design, industrial design, and digital art. As embark on my future endeavors, I am committed to continuously exploring and pushing the boundaries of interior design.

In conclusion, I am excited about the opportunity to bring my passion, creativity, and expertise in interior design to your company. I am confident that my unique approach to design, coupled with my dedication to exceeding client expectations, will make me valuable to your team.

Thank you for considering my application. look forward to the possibility of discussing how my skills and experiences align with the vision of your company.

Warm regards,

Table of Content

AKARI IN-BETWEEN

Project Type: Retail, Showroom

Location: 9-01 33rd Rd, Queens, NY

Project Size: 2,184 sqft interior 3,561 sqft total

Software: Rhino, Grasshopper, Vray, Illustrator, PS, InDesign

Isamu Noguchi and his Akari Light Sculptures have remained both popular and artistically relevant for many decades. Crafting a showroom and retail space for Noguchi’s Akari products necessitates seamless collaboration between interior design and the Akari Light Sculptures themselves.

The project begins with an in-depth exaploration of Noguchi and an analysis of his works, and the site, the Noguchi’s 10th street Studio.

The outcomes of these analyses inform a design proposal which focuses on the elements of showroom display - fixtures, lighting, material, surfaces, and finishes to promote the sales of Akari Light Sculptures, and flexibly programmed space for the behind scene support of the showroom, including cafe, sculpture garden, etc. How can design foster a dialogue between the act of making, supporting and commodifying?

At the corner of the Akari Showroom, you’ll find two partially secluded meditation spots beneath the gracefully flowing timber structure. Within this setting, the Akari Light Sculptures form a hazy cluster concealed behind washi paper, with visitors able to perceive only their illuminated silhouettes. However, the openings in the grid structure offer glimpses of some Akari sculptures in their entirety. Here, one can sit upon the timber and meditate amidst the gentle glow of Akari light.

The seating area adjacent to the retail section mirrors the pattern of the flowing Akari display timber structure. Visitors are welcome to relax here and indulge in reading art and design books available in the store.

Akari Light Sculptures are showcased for sale on customized shelves that harmonize with both the flowing timber structure and the size of each Akari Light Sculpture. In the main entrance window display area, visitors can catch a glimpse of the interior structure alongside various types of Akari sculptures.

Except for the front gate, which directly leading to the showroom and retail store, there is also a back entrance leading to Noguchi Garden. In the garden, an umbrella-shaped timber structure, inspired by the making of Akari is connected with the flowing timber structure inside for displaying Akari. Also, many of Noguchi’s sculptures are also displayed here. People can have coffee whilst enjoying Noguchi’s art works.

NON-MONO SENSE

Project Type: Residential

Location: 165 Gates St, Brooklyn, NY

Project SIze: 7,268 sqft

Software: Rhino, AutoCAD, Vray, Illustrator, PS, InDesign

According to the theory of the eminent Chinese geographer, Yi-Fu Tuan, humans identify and perceive space through four individual senses, Vision, which is the primary one, Touch, Hearing, and Scent. Currently, most architectural and interior experience are dominant by Vision alone. For daily dwelling, all the five senses, even including Taste, should be important and considered when designing our living space.

7 people with different age, roles and occupations are co-living in this townhouse in Brooklyn; Their sensitivity varies for different senses due to the nature of their respective jobs. Through my design, their activities in this house will react through different senses. How will the other four senses related closely with their occupations, complement the visionary experience, and thus create a more pleasant living environment?

165 Gates St., Brooklyn

have seven clients, each representing a unique industry and age group, which means they engage with their senses differently in their professional and daily lives. For instance, taste is paramount for a chef, while a perfumer would immediately notice the room’s scent. Musicians heavily rely on their sense of hearing. After analyzing their daily routines, I’ve identified the primary programs required and arranged them in a logical sequence.

Age: 38 Father of the family, chef of an Italian restaurant at Clinton Hill

Age: 8 (boy), 5 (girl) Big brother and little sister, primary students in Brooklyn

Age: 33 Mother of the family, works as a perfumer at Le Labo

Age: 26 Little sister of the perfumer, a ballet dancer and performer at New York City Ballet

Age: 26, 24 Lesbian couple, friends with the dancer, pianist and violinist at New York Philharmonic

165 Gates St., Brooklyn

The townhouse, located in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill neighborhood, is situated at a unique intersection where a lively avenue intersects with a quiet street. In contrast to standard townhouses, this four-story residence features expansive French windows on both sides, providing optimal natural light and picturesque street views. The geometry of my design is inspired by the diffusion pattern of senses - the spreading of scent, the propagation of sound, etc. divide the townhouse’s long rectangular layout into distinct private, semi-private, and public areas. The center of the house serves as a communal space for sense-sharing, housing individual wor-

king rooms or studios for each resident. Towards the front lies the public section encompassing the living room, dining area, and family room, while the bedrooms are situated towards the rear of the house.

like the perfume mom wears today.

He is COOKING! I can smell it!

I can feel her dancing energy!

Wow can dance to their music from the 4th floor!

She is reading again!

INTERIOR PHOTON

Project Type: Healthcare

Location: 65 Bleecker St. Noho, NY

Project SIze: 5,395 sqft

Software: Rhino, AutoCAD, Vray, AI, PS, InDesign

Periods of isolation were enforced intermittently through the COVID-19 pandemic. Numerous people have faced deteriorating mental health due to isolation. This emphasizes the necessity of implementing measures to bolster mental resilience and offer readily available support for those requiring assistance. Addressing the significance of cultivating improved physical and interior environments becomes vital in mitigating these challenges.

While traditional phototherapy leverages the therapeutic benefits of natural light, the impact of artificial interior lighting is equally significant. Like any form of art, the art of lighting has healing potential and can foster connections and interactions among people through design. Incorporating calming and stimulating light designs into a mindfulness/spa wellness center can enhance the visual and psychological effects of the interior environment, fostering greater interpersonal connections.

In this healthcare center, designed a type of interior phototherapy, harnessing both the power of artificial lighting and natural light, and carefully crafted shadow effects within interior spaces to promote healing and well-being. By strategically designing lighting setups and utilizing shadow play, Interior Phototherapy aims to create atmospheres conducive to relaxation, mood enhancement, and stress reduction; interior lighting is also manipulated here as tokens of others’ existence, which is vital in an era of pandemic and quaratine.

The objective of this wellness center is to integrate Interior Phototherapy into the interior design aspect of sauna, massage, and meditation, and general interior experience, thus offering a blend of physical and mental tranquility.

PROGRAM

ENTRANCE

Reception

Coat Closet

Waiting Seats

Lobby

ADMINISTRATIVE

1 Private Office

1 Office Area

1 Staff Lounge & Cafe

The wellness center is planned to occupy a duplex suite spanning the 11th and 12th floors of the Bayard-Condict Building. The site features a fundamental column-supported point structure arranged within a rectangular grid system.

1 Conference Room

1 Bathroom

TREATMENT

1 Practitioner’s Office

1 Nurse Station

Classic windows on both sides face west and south, providing optimal daylight conditions suitable for interior phototherapy.

1 Examination Room

1 Specialty Practitioner’s Office

2 Bathroom

INTERACTIVE ACTVITY 1

Different lighting effect is designed for the purpose and ideal experience of each room.

Light Rooms: The 2-level light room creates interaction between people upstairs and downstairs, reminding people of each other's existance, behavior and support.

Stairway: Intermittent penetration of light records the rhythm of people walking on the stair way.

Meditation Room: The atmosphere is darker in this room, creating a more focused and silent space for concentration and meditation.

The overall ambience of the interior is dominated by soft and soothing lights. It also functions as the visual and directional guidance for visitors. Special wall designs combined with artificial lighting produce unique patterns and effects. For instance, the corridor leading to the lecture room features a rhythmic lighting setup, while the public and private meditation rooms are adorned with lights interacting with walls and decor, all aimed at fostering an ideal environment for mindfulness.

On the first floor’s light room, a wall with openings divides but also connects people inside and out. As people pass by, sunlight through the openings casts shadow of those outside, creating a rhythmic dance of light. Inside viewers can’t see through the wall from an angle, but can see the shifting shadows, like a shimmering melody of light.

The Light and Interaction Room comprises two levels. The upper floor features a fully open skylight, while the intermediate floor has penetrable light holes that facilitate interaction between individuals on different levels through lighting. When someone steps on a light hole, those below may observe a dimming or absence of light, indicating the movement pattern of individuals above.

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Kimball Sound Chair

Project Type: Furniture Prototype

Location: 318 N Carpenter Street, Chicago IL

Software: TouchDesigner, 3D Printing, AutoCAD, PS, InDesign

The Kimball Sound Chair (prototype) is a starting point for private and semi-private sound immersion experiences, also a pivotal project to re-shape my thoughts towards office space and furniture.

ate via a touch screen and interactive application.

Pairing Nook lounge furniture is retrofitted or re-designed to accommodate sound. The user is immersed in a soundscape nthey can gener-

The optimal result is that sound resonates throughout the Sound Seat area, and generates vibrations through the upholstery, allowing for an audio, visual and physical experience, whilst creating a sensory-secluded spot within a work space.

SOUND OF SPACE | SPACE OF SOUND

Project Type: Exhibition (landed)

Location: 318 N Carpenter Street, Chicago IL

Project Size: approx. 5,395 sqft

Software: TouchDesigner, Rhino, C4D, AutoCAD, AI, PS, InDesign

The Sound of Space Space of Sound experience endeavors to inform and enlighten about the intergation of sound within interior spaces.

The investigation of spatial interpretation through sonic interventions proposes a re-imagined narrative, providing new creative legacy for inhabitants and users. Through the intertwining layering of sound, we maintain that spatial

awareness can be better imagined, and sensorially inclusive experiential possibilities can prevail. Most critically, the interplay of sound allows space to be experienced with more than the eye. Every space can have its own sonic composition, and sound inherently orchestrates a unique spatial narrative.

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