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I practice design to make a difference.
A native born and raised in Macau S.A.R., then became an Interior Architecture undergraduate alumnus at Woodbury University in Burbank, California. In the past 15 years of professional practice, ups and downs in every step of the way train myself to be a more confident, empathetic and collaborative designer. To always think differently one day after another. I feel a deep sense of responsibility as a creative mind. Therefore, I must progress myself and my skills, old and new. In return, I give back to my works and their inhabitants. A cycle of giving.
Start with a vision; develop it with right holistic solutions through thoughtful planning and communications; then materialize it with appropriate methods. I believe this holds the key to a successful project.
By 2020, I am going for NCIDQ. To further my study, I have plans for a Master of Interior Architecture.
But as of equal importance, I raise my child; travel to unfamiliarities, for these spark curiosities; practice zero waste to a better marine world, a better Earth.
For all these nurture my soul perpetually.
Polanco Designs, Redondo Beach, CA, US, Freelance interior designer
Schematic design role
- conducted space planning options
- selected material/ FF&E palettes
- prepared finish/ plumbing/ equipment schedules
Design/ construction development role
- prepared DD/ CD documentation for permit/ bid
Westar Architects International Limited, Macau, MO, Senior FF&E designer
Conceptual design role
- reviewed project brief with clients’ teams
- conducted researches
- created interior design directives
- created furniture/ lighting/ carpet concepts
- produced sketches by hand/ AutoCAD/ Photoshop
Schematic design role
- set/ prepared presentation deliverables
- coordinated with graphic designers/ 3D renderers
- collaborated design with senior interior designer
- sourced material samples
- sourced new materials for specialized design elements
- worked out design intents of carpet patterns/ palettes
- coordinated design intents with carpet manufacturers
- created material presentation boards
- presented to clients
Design & construction development role
- met documentation deliverables
- sketched and coordinated further construction details with team
- prepared material/ FF&E/ sanitary specification packages
- redlined drawing sets
- coordinated with MEP engineering teams
Construction administration role
- met with general/ sub contractors/ suppliers/ manufacturers
- made decisions on alternative material submittals
- conducted material/ FF&E/ sanitary submittals
- sourced options of material/ fabrics/ sanitary
- redlined FF&E shop drawing submittals
- addressed RFIs
- coordinated with MEP engineering teams
- conducted material/ FF&E inspections such as GRG moldings/ stone slabs/ decorative lighting
Associate role
- sourced new products internationally
- mentored junior staff
Featured Projects
Macau Theme Park & Resort Main Gaming & VIP Junket, Macau S.A.R., China
MGM Guangdong & Suncity Junket Remodel, Macau S.A.R., China
Grand Lisboa Palace Main Gaming & Retail Arcade, Macau S.A.R., China
Altira Casino & Resort Heart of House, Phu Quoc, Vietnam
[Studio Collective], Venice, CA, US, Freelance interior designer
Construction administration role
- redlined FF&E shop drawings
- addressed FF&E conflicts
- provided drawings/ details for FF&E options
- approved finishes/ COM fabrics/ carpet strike-offs
- determined fabric orientations and seams
- reviewed and inspected seating prototypes
- provided alternative control samples/ COM fabrics
- updated specification books
- managed deadlines, daily and weekly
- addressed daily RFIs via emails and calls
- coordinated with client’s project managers/ procurement agent weekly
- Coordinated with foremen, project architects and design principals
Featured Projects
East Hotel - Quinto Restaurant, Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
East Hotel - Sugar Outdoor Rooftop Lounge, Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
East Hotel - Tea Indoor Rooftop Lounge, Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
JULIA WONG DESIGNS, INC., Los Angeles, CA, US, Interior design consultant
- conducted schematic design concepts
- conducted FF&E sourcing
JULIA WONG DESIGNS, INC., Los Angeles, CA, US, Interior designer
Conceptual design role
- met clients with design principal
- prepared clients’ agreements
- collaborated ideas with design principal
- conducted research
- provided inspirational materials
Schematic design role
- conducted field measures
- provided space plans/ elevations/ sections
- prepared presentation deliverables
- selected palettes/ interior finishes/ plumbing/ FF&E
- prepared preliminary budgets/ quotations
- prepared drapery presentations/ quotations
- prepared finish/ equipment/ plumbing schedules
- presented to clients with/ without design principal
Design development role
- finalized space plans/ elevations/ sections/ details
- submitted drawings for client’s approval
- prepared presentation deliverables
- set schedules with contractors/ fabricators/ installers
- coordinated with architects/ installers/ contractors
- coordinated field measures with fabricators/ installers
- produced specifications/ schedules
- finalized quotations for deposits/ payments
Construction administration role
- prepared/ processed purchase orders
- set schedules with contractors/ fabricators/ installers
- provided construction drawings/ details for RFIs
- addressed RFIs on and off sites
- conducted invoicing with clients
- coordinated order shipping/ receiving/ deliveries
- conducted fabrication visits at factories/ shops
- supervised/ inspected installations
Associate role
- represented company’s brand aesthetics
- liaised with magazine publishers/ vendors/ builders
- sourced new products locally/ at trade shows
- mentored junior staff
Featured Projects
Ritz-Carlton Residences, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., published in Traditional Home
Hidden Hills Residence, Hidden Hills, California, U.S.A., published in Luxe Interiors + Design
DESIGNWORKPLACE, INC., Los Angeles, CA, US, Interior design associate
Schematic design role
- space planned under design principal’s directives
- provided elevations/ sections
- selected material/ textile palettes for review
- participated in clients’ meetings/ presentations
- conducted field measures and site surveys
Design development role
- produced drawing sets for permits/ bids
- coordinated with architects/ MEP engineers
- produced schedules
- implemented compliant building codes/ ADA standards
- conducted building permit visits
Construction administration role
- redlined systems furniture plans/ millwork shop drawings
- addressed RFIs
- conducted field visits
- coordinated with architects/ general contractors/ installers
- coordinated procurements with in-house purchasing division
- supervised installations
Associate role
- researched new products at trade shows
- maintained resource library
- mentored junior staff
Featured Projects
Tenant Improvements
specializing in local private banks/ offices
Kravet, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, US, Intern
- restructured sample department
- conducted daily sample department agendas
- oriented interior designers to suitable textile selections
- managed sample inventory
Woodbury University, Burbank, CA, US, Bachelors, Accredited Interior Architecture CIDA
