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Kristen Meng

Kristen Meng

Philadelphia, PA, US

 
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About 

In May of this year, I received my Master of Science in Design from the University of Pennsylvania, with a focus on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication. With over 6 years of education and professional experience in architectural design, I have participated in projects ranging from small-scale courtyard designs to large-scale urban planning. My work includes various building types such as residential (including housing complexes and elderly homes), commercial, educational, public cultural, and healthcare buildings. 

Employment 

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US, Media Coordinator

• Organized and designed the layout, cover, and illustrations for a 240-page MSD-RAS book using InDesign,
Illustrator, and Photoshop, completing initial drafts, text review, and finalization within six months.
• Led program’s marketing efforts, including managing the Instagram account, designing brochures and posters,
and placing advertisements, resulting in a 58.7% increase in engagement and a 14.1% rise in followers.

Oct 2023 - May 2024
 

China Architecture Design& Research Group, Beijing, CN, Architectural Designer/ Junior Architect (Co-op)

• Produced detailed construction drawings for Heyou International Hospital’s second phase, including sections
and detailed plans for rooms, wards, toilets, and elevators, leveraging my proficiency in both AutoCAD and
Revit to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Developed facade and interior design options for commercial projects and a waterfront arts district during the
Conceptual Design phase, using SketchUp, Enscape, and Photoshop

Aug 2022 - Nov 2022
 

Beijing Urban Construction Design& Development Group, Beijing, CN, Urban Designer (Intern)

• Prepared bid documentation for the “Luhuitou Area of Sanya” project, including policy analysis, zoning, land
use changes, and SWOT analysis with strategic recommendations.
• Created client presentations using PowerPoint and Illustrator, incorporating research and analysis of three
relevant case studies to align with project goals.

Mar 2022 - May 2022
 

Education 

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US, Masters, Master of Science in Design: Robotics and Autonomous Systems

• GPA: 3.82/ 4.00
• Concentration in robotic fabrication and computational design
• Thesis: Localized Multi-Pass Thermoforming Through Robotic Manipulation: A Gesture-Based Approach to
Moldless Multi-Draft Angle PETG Sheet Forming

Aug 2023 - May 2024
 

Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, CN, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture

• GPA: 3.67/ 4.00
• Awards: 2021- 2022 Gaozhi Science and Technology Innovation Scholarship
• Participated in a district competition for the Qianmen East Avenue Space Node Design, working in a team of
two and winning the Best Creative Award and a $1,000 prize among undergraduate & graduate teams.

Sep 2018 - Jul 2023
 

Awards 

11th Structural Design Contest of college students in Beijing, 1st Place

Designed a bridge using Grasshopper and Genetic Algorithms, winning first place for optimizing structure.

2022
 

2021- 2022 Gaozhi Science and Technology Innovation Scholarship, Scholarship

2022
 

Internet +” College Students Innovation & Entrepreneurship Contest, 3rd Place

2020
 

Best Creativity Award, Qianmen East Avenue Public Space Design Competition, 1st Place

Co-designed a community facility renovation, incorporating resident input; awarded a $1,000 prize.

2020
 

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