Overview
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Education
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Aileen Xiao

Aileen Xiao

Interior Designer

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Interior Design Intern

Robert A.M Stern Architects
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Communicating with vendors to request samples and product brochures for specific projects
  • Preparing and sourcing materials for client presentations
  • Assist with the organization of studio’s sample library

Architecture Intern

Studio Link-Arc
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducting preliminary research and space planning
  • Engaged in construction drawings and 3D modeling of an art center
  • Building physical models and exploring different space conditions

Junior Interior Designer

CCD/Cheng Chung Design(HK)
03.2022 - 12.2022


  • Work scope included preliminary research, schematic design, FF&E selection, coordination and procurement.

Marketing Coordinator

Legend Real Estate Consultant Co., Ltd
04.2021 - 02.2022
  • Designing the interior space of a multi-functional center (café/exhibition space/sales center)
  • Developed visually engaging marketing materials to support product launches and promotions.
  • Planned and executed internal and external marketing events.

Junior Interior Designer

SYY Interior Design
12.2020 - 04.2021
  • Project: Huguang Guild Hall in Chongqing
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
  • Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
  • Coordinating with preservation professionals on the regeneration plan, took part in the restoration of antiqued structures of the building and utilized various methodologies in preserving and rebuilding the wood structure

Junior Interior Designer

Beijingnewsdays
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • Work scope included preliminary research, schematic design, FF&E selection, coordination and procurement, construction supervision and FF&E staging

Junior Architect

Shenzhen Huahui Design Co., Ltd.
09.2019 - 07.2020
  • Project: Xiang Art Center, Ling Nan Culture Center
  • Conducting historical site research and analysis for the preservation and regeneration plan of Ling Nan Culture Center
  • Assist in creating 3D models and rendering
  • Assist in schematic design of a flexible curatorial furniture system for the Center’s exhibition space

Education

Bachelor of Science - Architectural Studies

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles, CA
09.2015 - 05.2019

Master of Arts - Interior Design

PRATT INSTITUTE
Brooklyn, NY
05.2023 - Current

Skills

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Other Professional Experience

  • Research Team of Project C.A.N. (Culture. Agriculture. Nature), Part-Time Researcher, 06/01/15, 08/01/15, Lantian, China, C.A.N. is a multi-disciplinary project that practices the manifesto of Argi-urbanism, exploring sustainable development and civilization-nature relations in rural areas. Our job was to research and develop design scheme that potentially regenerates the local economy of Lantian village
  • Short Film Production, Art Director, Short films: “Lichtung,” “Red” (“Red” is an Official Selection for the 26th Vancouver Asian Film Festival)

Timeline

Interior Design Intern

Robert A.M Stern Architects
06.2024 - 08.2024

Master of Arts - Interior Design

PRATT INSTITUTE
05.2023 - Current

Architecture Intern

Studio Link-Arc
05.2023 - 08.2023

Junior Interior Designer

CCD/Cheng Chung Design(HK)
03.2022 - 12.2022

Marketing Coordinator

Legend Real Estate Consultant Co., Ltd
04.2021 - 02.2022

Junior Interior Designer

SYY Interior Design
12.2020 - 04.2021

Junior Interior Designer

Beijingnewsdays
07.2020 - 10.2020

Junior Architect

Shenzhen Huahui Design Co., Ltd.
09.2019 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Architectural Studies

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
09.2015 - 05.2019
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