Annie graduated from the University of Cincinnati Interior Design program in May 2015. She is currently working as a freelance designer at MKG. Her belief that all design is a multi-disiplinary has led to her experience in the various areas of interior design. From architectural interior design to installations to experiential design, she has a strong belief that these fields are all connected to make for a unique result. She is very passionate about design, art, and aesthetics. In her free time she enjoys doing yoga, painting, and drawing.
Please view her website portfolio at www.anniehchen.com
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MKG, Los Angeles, CA, US, Freelance Designer
Currently working on various large scale branded events from the initial design to final production. Designed graphics, spacial and furniture layouts. Oversaw and assisted during construction of events. Projects include the Yoobi X Usher Product Launch, Mary Kay X Luis Casco Book Launch, Absolut Vodka: Absolutnights - Electrik House Party and Samsung First Look CES Las Vegas 2016.
MKG, New York, NY, US, Design Assistant
Worked on various short term design build projects from conception to completion. Designed various graphics, as well as, scenic walls and other temporary event fixtures. Projects included different evetns and pop up stores, such as the L’Oreal Paris Women of Worth Event, Glamour Street Glam Pop Up Shop, and others projects.
Tom Sewell, Haiku, HI, US, Art Intern
Worked with installation artist and photographer Tom Sewell on the redesign of his website, the archiving of his photographs, and production of his various installations. Most prominent installations are a series of large metal sculptures utilized from discarded material from Maui's Sugar Mills.
Champalimaud Design, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Intern
Worked as a full time interior design intern for this hospitality and residential interior design firm. Contributed to rendering, elevation and floor plan design, furniture design, and FF&E. Also, worked on the creation of construction packages to be sent to construction companies. Worked largely on the Waldorf Astoria Hotel - Chengdu.
STUDIOS Architecture, Washington, DC, US, Interior Design Intern
Worked as a full time interior design intern in the office design department for this architecture and interior design firm. Contributed to the creation of construction packages with floor plans, electrical plans, ceiling plans, drawing major construction details, and specifying of hardware. Assisted with site assessments before and during construction. Also contributed to a large portion of the furniture layout, client presentations, sample boards, and FF&E.
STUDIOS Architecture, Washington, DC, US, Interior Design Intern
Worked as a full time interior design intern in the office design department for this architecture and interior design firm. Contributed to the creation of construction packages with floor plans, electrical plans, ceiling plans, drawing major construction details, and specifying of hardware. Assisted with site assessments before and during construction. Also contributed to a large portion of the furniture layout, client presentations, sample boards, and FF&E.