"Weaving Synergy" is an interior design project exploring the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature within an office space for the Living Future Institute.
The design embodies a thoughtful transition from artificial to natural environments,
highlighting an integrated approach toward sustainable living.
Focused on sustainability, the project emphasizes regenerative design through the use of sustainably sourced materials, recycled content,
and biophilic elements, aiming to enhance occupant well-being and foster deeper connections to the natural environment.
Cocoon Assemblage is a reimagined space designed mainly 17for teenagers, centered around a cocoon-like structure that provides a safe and comforting area for mental health support.
Surrounding this core is a stacked wooden shelving system that integrates architecture with functional furniture,
creating a dynamic and immersive environment.
The design features diverse zones for study, creativity, and communal interaction, with warm materials fostering a welcoming and calming atmosphere.
This project combines functionality and emotional well-being, offering a holistic sanctuary for growth, connection, and healing.
"Canyon Glow" is a light fixture inspired by the Grand Canyon,
crafted from transparent and frosted acrylic.
Laser-cut layers are stacked and glued together to evoke the canyon's erosion patterns.
The interplay of light with the materials creates a soft, diffused glow, symbolizing the natural beauty of sunlight on canyon walls.
This design captures the essence of the canyon in a sleek, sculptural form.
The photos showcase the process of the "Canyon Glow" light fixture,
along with material tests and the construction.
Using both transparent and frosted acrylic, experiencing with light diffusion by cutting and assembling layers to achieve the desired glowing effect.
PROFILE
VALERIE(WANYI) YANG
Tel:+1 3322799666
Email:wanyiyang168@gmail.com
Instagram:im_valer1e___
As a current Interior Design student with a minor in Philosophy, I bring both creative vision and analytical rigor to my practice. My academic training and professional experiences in interior design and stage design have prepared me to contribute meaningfully to a wide range of projects.
EDUCATION
Pratt Institute
BFA Interior Design
Minor in Philosophy
CV