JESSIE CHIH
INTERIOR DESIGN
New York City-Based Interior Designer
Hi! I'm Jessie, an interior designer based in New York City who has completed my Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design at NYSID. I aim to leverage my creativity, strong technical skills, and attention to detail in a role at a respected interior design firm. I am excited to share my portfolio with you here. Please feel free to reach out with any prospective career opportunities.
Key Skills:
Software: AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, Rhino, Adobe CS (Photoshop/InDesign/ Illustrator), Microsoft Office (Word/Excel, PPT)
Design: Space Planning, Color Theory, Materials/Textiles, Sourcing, Furniture
Interpersonal: Communication, Project Management, Client Relations, Consulting
Related: Graphic Design
The Courtyard: Chinese Co-living Center
The co-living center draws inspiration from traditional Chinese architecture - Sanhe yuan. The three buildings within the co-living center include a communal main house, where everyone is welcome to gather and socialize, and two wings that serve as private living spaces for residents. The courtyard is a beautiful outdoor area for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Furthermore, the interior design features a series of gates, which symbolize overcoming a series of challenges in Chinese culture.
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The Camillia Suite
Passion, Desire, and Refinement
The Gabrielle Hotel
The Gabrielle Hotel's designs feature clean lines, simple shapes, and subdued colors, creating a timeless and understated look that aligns well with Chanel's design philosophy. The main visual color scheme of the Gabrielle Hotel's designs is carefully curated to emphasize their iconic black and white colors, which are highlighted with red velvet accents throughout the space. This color combination creates a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere that is both stylish and timeless. In addition, the use of tweed, a classic and luxurious textile, adds a tactile element to the design and further enhances its sophistication.
Soho Jewelry Store
The store is designed like a museum to give clients a high-end experience. The quality and workmanship of the jewelry is such that clients would want to eventually display this jewelry in their homes for others to view. Navy blue is used as the main color scheme to create a more formal setting. The whole space is trimmed with gilded elements, a Chinese symbol for wealth and prosperity. The color palette is inspired by the shades of a sunset and the jewelry on display is as dazzling as the setting sun.
Andre Chiang's Kitchen
My design is based on shape and material itself. This space has been reduced to its essential function through geometric forms, exposed structures, and little adornment. The main tone is a reddish-brown tone The color scheme is inspired by the different changes in copper, The color changes in the interior are like the different stages of experiencing taste after food enters our mouth.
Furniture Design
This dining set was inspired by the tubular chair and wiggle chair. The overall look of this chair design is sleek and minimalist, with clean lines and a simple yet elegant appearance. The curved metal tubing can add a sense of fluidity to the design while also providing strength and stability to the chair.
Paneling & Cabinet Design
This design was inspired by Bar George, located in Montreal.
Plan and Elevation Renderings @ Champalimaud
Physical Therapy Center
The design of the space is meant to build a solid, supportive atmosphere. My concept is based on three elements: balance, harmony, and the colors of nature. The color scheme is inspired by Mark Rothko’s Color Field paintings. I admire how he used different portions of colors to make his paintings appear balanced. The interior is painted with neutral bright tones that are highlighted with bold colors in order to cheer patients up and to bring some interests into the space.
Other
Education
New York School of Interior Design | New York, NY
Masters of Fine Arts, Interior Design
Yuan Ze University | Taoyuan, Taiwan
Bachelors, Communication
May 2023
2017
Work Experience
LG& Associates | New York, NY
Freelance
Aug 2022 - Oct 2022, Jun 2023 - Present
- Prepared presentations for residential clients, including sketches, elevations, and floorplans.
- Sourced FF&E and contacted vendors.
- Assisted in rug and tile design, including color selections and creating drawings using Illustrator.
-Assisted the Project Teams in developing hospitality-related documentation production through all phases on various projects, in all aspects of space planning and interior architectural detailing.
-Produced presentation materials in all design phases, including planning, creating floorplans and elevations using Photoshop, 3D modeling using Sketchup, presentation using Indesign, and material/furnishing selection.
Champalimaud | New York, NY
Intern
Feb 2023 - May 2023
-Prepared client presentations with mood boards, furniture selections, etc.
-Executed plans and elevations, utilizing AutoCAD floor plans and renderings.
-Assisted in managing collections on SideDoor.
-Coordinated and managed paint schedules.
-Organized and managed material library.
-Sourced lights, rugs, and furniture options.
-Assisted in managing products on Houzz.
Samantha Gore Interior Design | New York, NY
Intern
Jun 2022 - Sep 2022
Chused & Company | New York, NY
Intern
- Sourced and researched new trades/vendors and furniture/fabrics/accessories.
- Assisted in preparing client presentations, concepts, and schematic design.
- Followed up with vendors -- fabric suppliers, kitchen appliances
- Assisted in office with general clerical and administrative support.
-Prepared plans and elevations utilizing AutoCAD.
-Organized fabric and rug libraries.
-Inventoried and specified merchandise, utilizing Studio Designer.
Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Mikado Quartz | Taipei, Taiwan
Sales Associate
-Advised customer purchase decisions and material selection and made price quotations.
-Represented the company at construction materials exhibition booth.
-Attended site visits to ensure proper use of materials for design implementations.
-Maintained stock and kept site areas and showrooms in presentable condition.
-Kept up to date on product offerings and discussed available options with showroom customers.