Work experience

• Design & Coordination Manager

  China Harbour - Maldives & sri lanka

  2024.01-Current

  (2 years)

  Led multi-stakeholder design coordination for a 6-star Hyatt resort project, ensuring delivery aligned with international hospitality standards and LEED compliance. Structured high-level reporting systems, managed cross-border collaboration (China,Singapore, Sri Lanka), and utilized Microsoft Project and Excel for critical path analysis. Oversaw document control and feedback loops across architectural, interior, and landscape disciplines.
• Founder & Design Director

  DXMID Studio & Colive.me

  2016.01-Current

  (10 years)

  Directed international hospitality, exhibition, and urban design projects (e.g., NEOM TheLine, Daxing Airport, Bentley Experience Shanghai). Integrated AI-based image generation tools (Runway, Veras, Midjourney) into conceptual development workflows. Designed and implemented CRM-based feedback systems to optimize transparency and client satisfaction. Built a proprietary coliving hospitality model from scratch, combining digital experience with physical design.
• Program Manager, Interior Design (Academic Lead)

  Northumbria University / AOD

  2018.01-2021.01

  (3 years)

  Managed academic and operational delivery of the UK-validated BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design Program. Supervised over 120 students and 12+ faculty, delivering modules in spatial theory, composition, storytelling, and design systems. Introduced digital learning tools and visual critique sessions; pioneered use of AI for ideation and project development.
• Design & Innovation Manager

  WeWork / Naked Hub

  2016.01-2017.01

  (a year)

  Managed end-to-end delivery of large-scale workspace projects; integrated user research and data feedback loops into spatial planning. Collaborated with marketing, engineering, and operations to deliver cohesive, user-centered spaces aligned with brand innovation.
• Senior Designer & Project Manager

  Wheat Design

  2014.01-2016.01

  (2 years)

  Delivered hospitality and mixed-use projects for clients like IHG and Dahua Mall; led teams across continents from design development to construction. AI TOOLKIT & TECHNICAL SKILLS Image Generation: Runway ML, Midjourney, Veras, DALL·E, Microsoft Designer Language Models & Prompting: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude Data & Planning Tools: Excel (Gantt, VLOOKUP, conditional logic), Microsoft Project Team Collaboration: Notion, Trello, Airtable, Zoom, Teams, Slack Design Tools: Adobe Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, AutoCAD Teaching Platforms: Miro, Canva for Education, Google Classroom

Educational experience

• Tongji University, Shanghai

  Environmental Management & Sustainable Development

  2011.10-2013.08

  (2 years)

  MSc Engineering
• Program at SVA (School of Visual Arts), New

  Barcelona + Exchange

  2004.09-2008.08

  (4 years)

  Bachelor Degree Design

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