To be a great designer, the author believes it is important to understand oneself. The author has explored their instincts to define who they want to become and their capabilities. The document then outlines the author's journey through various design courses, showcasing projects that have helped them develop skills in drawing, digital design, model building, and more. Through challenges in their work, the author feels they have uncovered hidden talents and improved craftsmanship. They have come to love the process of design and feel they are becoming a true interior designer through deepening their self-understanding.

2. MAPTo be a great designer,
first of all, I have to know
and understand myself. I
have been digging deeply
into my own instinct to
define who I truly want to
become and what I am
capable of as a designer.
B1 DRAWING
B2 DESIGN ILLUSTRATION
B3 DIGITAL DESIGN
B4 DESIGN STUDIO I
B5 DESIGN STUDIO II
B6 DESIGN STUDIO III

3. MAPB1
Drawing
Thanks to drawing, I
observe things differently
now.
I am also much more
patient than I used to be.

4. B2
design
illustration
Illustrating an object that
is only in my imagination
is a whole new experience
to me. Practicing is the
main key.
This is my envision of a
modern cabin in a
northwest forest.

5. B3
degital design
north wall
Another way to illustrate
my imagination is using
Photoshop and Illustrator.
I did not know how I
wanted my space look like
until I started designing
it.

6. B3
degital design
east wall
kitchen elevation
architecture poster

7. B3
degital design
south wall
typography
poster
type
abstraction

8. Making models is another
way to learn whether my
imagination is doable,
which makes me rethink
about my design.
B4
design studio i
north wall
HORIZONTAL AND CUBES

9. B4
Lotus model
Nature is my source of inspiration
design studio i
east wall

10. B5
design studio ii
north wall
headphone bus stop
location: southcenter mall
features: benches, stools,
tables, counters,
hanging hooks,
vertical seats,
solar panels
While I was designing, I
considered myself as a
picky client. I tried to
solve all of the problems
that I could think of, then
came up with a best
design that made us
happy.

11. B5
Building structures that
are located in interior
space might be my biggest
obstacles. However, I love
challenges. They uncover
and enhance my not- yet-
discovered talents.
design studio ii
east wall
artisanal cupcake shop
inspiration: flower pedal
theme: black and white (emphasize colorful cupcakes)
feature: everything is custom

12. B6
design studio iii
north wall
Riding a bike is all about
mastering and keeping
the balance, specifically,
“asymmetrical balance”.

13. Perspestive views that
were hand rendered by
Prismacolor markers
(Sketchup model).
B6
design studio iii
east wall
reception
second floor
retail area

14. My craftsmanship in
building model was
improved tremendously.
30+ hours in building this
model.
B6
design studio iii
south wall
materials:
balsa wood
chipboard
foam board
plastic

15. AUTOCAD
B6
design studio iii
WEST WALL
first floor plan
second floor plan

16. It was a long way from the begining. I have to learn everything step by step.
The longer I learn, the deeper I understand about my instinct, the more I
love designing. It does not matter how many stairs there are, I know there
is an elevator that is always waiting for me at the bottom of the building.
And once I see the elevator, it is the moment when I become a true interior
designer. If I cannot understand myself, how can I help my clients!
There is a saying says: “If you want to be more creative, think like a child”.
I guess there is a part of me that never wants to grow up because I am
creative.
Thank you for your time. Hope you enjoy my “building”.
Bto be determined