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Ann is a designer based in Los Angeles ...
who also makes some creative tech stuff.

She’s got some hands-on experience in architecture for four years and is now exploring AI-driven design workflows. With a collaborative spirit and creative problem-solving skills, Ann draws on her background in technology and sociology to tackle complex challenges with innovative solutions.

AWARD

Red Dot Design Award 2022
-Project: Golden Pin Design Award 2021 Exhibition
Good Design Award 2022-Project: Golden Pin Design Award 2021 Exhibition

WORK EXPERIENCE
Architectural Designer
CCHsu Architect Association, Taiwan
07.2022- 08.2023

- Expansion of the Kaohsiung Port Cruise Terminal_ DD & CD phase
This expansion aimed to accommodate larger cruise ships, focusing on adding a steel-structured terminal and ensuring seamless integration with the existing building.

- Renovation Project of the First and Second Dormitories at Shu-Te University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung_ DD phase
This renovation project includes the reconstruction and reconfiguration of dormitory rooms into modern layouts, along with the addition of communal spaces on each floor, such as lounges and shared kitchens. The first floor will be transformed into a co-working space and leisure area, and the elevator core will also be reconstructed.

- Magong Harbor Terminal Renovation and Expansion Project_ DD & CD phase
This project includes the parametric design of a covered walkway space, a large-scale shading installation for the plaza, as well as the planning and design of public restrooms.

Designer
Serendipity Studio, Taiwan
06.2021- 08.2022

- Responsible for exhibition curation and spatial design, serving as both an assistant and lead designer. I contributed to the Golden Pin Design Award 2021 Exhibition, which won the exhibition space award and was recognized in the Red Dot Design Award 2022 and Good Design Award 2022.

- Focused on parametric furniture design, using computational tools to create pieces that blend aesthetics and functionality, adding innovation and interactivity to the space.

Architectural Designer
KHK Architect Association, Taiwan
06.2015- 08.2017
- residential design, interior design

EDUCATION

M.S in Architectural Technologies _Graduation with Distinction
Southern California Institution of Architecture, CA
09.2023- 09.2024

Master of Architecture
National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
09.2017- 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Tunghai University, Taiwan
09.2011- 06.202616

KEY SKILLS
3D Production:
Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Unreal Engine, Maya, Blender, Houdini, Unity

Rendering:
Vray, Enscape, Lumion

AI / ML :
Comfy UI, Stable Diffusion, LGMs, LLMs, LoRa, Midjourney, Runway, Luma AI, Tripo AI

Programming languages:
JavaScript, Java, Python, and HTML/CSS

Presentation:
Adobe Creative Suite, Figma

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