Born and raised in Hong Kong, Karen moved to San Francisco in 2001 and fell in love with the diverse and forward-thinking city.
She graduated from San Jose State University and received her Bachelor of Fine Art degree in Interior Architecture.
New Avenue Inc., Berkeley, CA, US, Architectural and Interior Designer
- Lead desginer for high e ciency Type V single family and accessory dwelling unit
- Work directly with local planning & zoning and building department on research of guidelines and codes
- Responsible for drafting zoning and construction documents, as well as preparation of permit packages
- Create 3D renderings, presentation, posters, and other marketing materials
Staging Artists, San Jose, CA, US, Design Assistant
- Assist project designers in furniture, arts and accessories selection
- Coordinate installation, touch-ups and detailing for a photo-shoots
- Perform on-site space planning
- Organization of inventories and warehouse
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries, Emeryville, CA, US, Design and Sales Assoicate
- Provide complementary design service including space planning, color
and textile coordination
- Responsible for designing vignette for showroom
- Expedite and follow-up on order status; schedule & update deliveries
- General o ce duties: phones, ling, o ce & resource library organization
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, US, Bachelors, Interior Architecture
The BFA Interior design program in SJSU provided a broad range of courses that support the increasingly diverse and complex spectrum of knowledge that Interior Architects are expected to have.
The very comprehensive studio and visual communication curriculum provided me with a strong foundation in conceptual design and development, it also emphasized in other critical design aspects such as lighting design, product and furniture design, digital design and fabrication, and sustainable design.
