Cornell University, College of Human Ecology, Ithaca, NY
Expected May 2027
Bachelor of Science, Design and Environmental Analysis (Council for Interior Design Accredited Program)
Intended minors in Architecture and Apparel Design
Relevant coursework: Architectural Representation, Spatial Programming, Materials for Design and Sustainability, Research Methods, Human Centered Design Methods, Spatial Design for Retail, New Technologies for Fashion Design
WORK EXPERIENCE
Exhibition Design, Chenango County Historical Society Museum
Exhibition Design Team Lead August 2025 – December 2025
Led exhibition design for the museum, overseeing layout, lighting, wayfinding, label writing, and interpretive planning. Directed the conceptual planning of a donation of Henry Grant Plumb paintings, coordinating conservation needs, spatial composition, and narrative integration.
Exhibition Design, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
Exhibition Design Assistant February 2025 – May 2025
Supported design and layout for Home Making: Artists and the Domestic, including Rhino3D CAD modeling and fabrication of 3D-printed balusters. Collaborated with lead designer Eddy Man Kim to ensure cohesive integration of artworks, labels, and display structures.
Exhibition Design, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Exhibition Design Extern March 2025 – April 2025
Assisted in conceptualizing gallery layouts with attention to visitor flow, aesthetic presentation, and conservation standards. Supported on-site installation and supervised the placement of artworks, props, and labels.
Hybrid Body Lab, Cornell University
Undergraduate Research Assistant December 2023 – September 2025
Collaborated with Dr. Cindy Hsin-Liu Kao and Weill Cornell Medicine on deployable knit gloves for edema management integrating on-skin interfaces. Contributed fabrication, prototyping, and user-centered design development.
Architectural & Interior Design, King’s Town Construction Group
Summer Intern June 2024 – August 2024
Conducted on-site visits to assess construction progress and address discrepancies between plans and execution. Created detailed architectural drawings for residential and commercial projects.
Curatorial & Studio, Sung Ching-Tien Private Practice
Curatorial and Studio Apprentice January 2023 – August 2023
Assisted with curatorial spatial organization and exhibition layout. Executed installation concepts in collaboration with artists to achieve functional and aesthetic goals.
Spatial & Interior Design, Chain10 Architecture and Interior Design Institute Summer Intern June 2022 – August 2022
Developed AutoCAD and Rhino3D models for residential and public design projects. Participated in client meetings and contributed materials for the 2022 World Architecture Festival competition.
Awards: Barbara L. Kuhlman Scholarship (2024, 2023), U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts Semifinalist (2023), National YoungArts Foundation Finalist (2023), Cheng Shiu University Creative Generation Design Award (2022)
Personal work exhibitions: Home Studios Broadway (New York City, New York), Jill Stuart Gallery (Ithaca, New York), National YoungArts Gallery (Miami, Florida), Zhizhentang Gallery (Kaohsiung City, Taiwan)
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
International Interior Design Association, Cornell University
Financial Chair October 2024 - present
Overseeing financial management for the organization, including budgeting and event coordination for activities.
DEA BRIDGE First-Year Mentee Program, Cornell University
Head Program Coordinator May 2025 - present
Lead program planning and mentor training initiatives to strengthen community and peer support within the department.
Cornell Fashion Collective, Cornell University
Level 2 Student Designer September 2023 - present
Designing fashion collections for the annual fashion show, integrating innovative concepts with sustainable design practices.
Cornell Undergraduate Research Board, Cornell University
Mentor September 2024 - present
Providing mentorship and guidance to first-year undergraduate researchers, helping them refine their projects and goals.
College of Human Ecology Undergraduate Admissions, Cornell University College Ambassador September 2023 - present
Representing the College of Human Ecology at admissions events, providing prospective students with insights and advice.
SKILLS
Software: AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino3D, Grasshopper, Enscape, Browzwear VStitcher, LaTeX, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office
Fabrication: Photography, Circuits, Soldering, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CNC, Industrial Sewing Machine, Digital Weaving Machine
Research: User Studies, Questionnaire Design, Statistical Analysis, Interviews, Efficacy Studies, Design Thinking
Licences and Certifications: Human Subjects Research (IRB) Training, Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
Languages: English (native speaker), Chinese (native speaker), Taiwanese Hokkien (native speaker), French (working proficiency)