b. 2004

Born in California, studied abroad in Taiwan and Denmark, and currently based in New York, Margaret Tsai is a designer with a global perspective on the intersection of technology, spaces, and design.

As a third-year undergraduate at Cornell University, Margaret is majoring in Design + Environmental Analysis with minors in Architecture and Apparel Design.  



Professional Experience: 
+ Exhibit Development at Chenango County Museum 
+ Exhibit Design at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
+ Exhibit Design at the Johnson Museum of Art 
+ Researcher at the Hybrid Body Lab at Cornell University
+ Architectural Design at King’s Town Construction 
+ Interior Design at Chain10 Architecture & Design
Awards:
+ 2023 YoungArts Finalist in Design Arts
+ 2023 US Presidential Scholar in the Arts Semifinalist
+ Barbara L. Kuhlman Scholar (2024, 2025)
+ Cornell NYC Design Expo Scholar (2024, 2025)
+ Chengshiu University Design Generation Award (2022)
Exhibitions Featured:
+ dHIVE in Ithaca, New York
+ AD White Presidential House in Ithaca, New York
+ Home Studios Broadway in New York, New York
+ Martha Van Rensselaer Gallery in Ithaca, New York
+ Jill Stuart Gallery in Ithaca, New York
+ National YoungArts Foundation Gallery in Miami, Florida
+ Zhizhentang Gallery in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
+ Sinping Gallery in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan


 

© MARGARET TSAI 2025