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I'm Gabby Li, a space planning and design professional focused on sustainable, branded, and adaptable workplaces. I lead cross-disciplinary teams on complex capital projects, coordinating design decisions, schedules, and deliverables between internal stakeholders, general contractors, and specialty vendors. My work spans higher education, healthcare, and corporate environments—from LEED Platinum campus projects to wayfinding graphics and AV coordination. I enjoy translating client brand narratives into built environments and advancing ESG integration through BIM, sustainability strategies, and stakeholder storytelling.…I'm Gabby Li, a space planning and design professional focused on sustainable, branded, and adaptable workplaces. I lead cross-disciplinary teams on complex capital projects, coordinating design decisions, schedules, and deliverables between internal stakeholders, general contractors, and specialty vendors. My work spans higher education, healthcare, and corporate environments—from LEED Platinum campus projects to wayfinding graphics and AV coordination. I enjoy translating client brand narratives into built environments and advancing ESG integration through BIM, sustainability strategies, and stakeholder storytelling.

Yunqian Li (Gabby)

Designer, Interior Designer, Brand Designer, +1

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I'm Gabby Li, a space planning and design professional focused on sustainable, branded, and adaptable workplaces. I lead cross-disciplinary teams on complex capital projects, coordinating design decisions, schedules, and deliverables between internal stakeholders, general contractors, and specialty vendors. My work spans higher education, healthcare, and corporate environments—from LEED Platinum campus projects to wayfinding graphics and AV coordination. I enjoy translating client brand narratives into built environments and advancing ESG integration through BIM, sustainability strategies, and stakeholder storytelling.…I'm Gabby Li, a space planning and design professional focused on sustainable, branded, and adaptable workplaces. I lead cross-disciplinary teams on complex capital projects, coordinating design decisions, schedules, and deliverables between internal stakeholders, general contractors, and specialty vendors. My work spans higher education, healthcare, and corporate environments—from LEED Platinum campus projects to wayfinding graphics and AV coordination. I enjoy translating client brand narratives into built environments and advancing ESG integration through BIM, sustainability strategies, and stakeholder storytelling.

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I’m Gabby Li, a space planning and design professional focused on sustainable, branded, and adaptable workplaces. I lead cross-disciplinary teams on complex capital projects, coordinating design decisions, schedules, and deliverables between internal stakeholders, general contractors, and specialty vendors. My work spans higher education, healthcare, and corporate environments—from LEED Platinum campus projects to wayfinding graphics and AV coordination. I enjoy translating client brand narratives into built environments and advancing ESG integration through BIM, sustainability strategies, and stakeholder storytelling.

Skills

Experience Level

3D Design

Expert

Set Design

Expert

Presentation Design

Expert

Language

Chinese

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Space Planner at American University (AU)

January 1, 2023 - Present

Served as job captain and primary client POC across concurrent capital projects, coordinating design decisions, schedules, and deliverables between internal stakeholders, GC, and specialty vendors. Managed the full lifecycle of AU's $103M Student Thriving Complex (LEED Platinum, Net Zero), from space programming through construction administration and punch list, ensuring safety and space standards were met. Produced architectural renderings and fly-through videos using Revit and Enscape for investor presentations, fundraising campaigns, and board-level approvals. Directed FF&E procurement across multiple vendors, managing specifications, finish selections, submittals, and warranty compliance as owner's representative. Led wayfinding and environmental graphics strategy translating brand narratives into fabrication-ready packages. Coordinated AV technology integration across construction projects, resolving scope conflicts between AV, furniture, and graphics contractors to ensure cohesi

Interior Designer at Design Specialists, Inc.

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Managed procurement and project delivery for healthcare and senior living environments. Coordinated multi-phase window treatment projects including cost estimation, vendor management, and client meetings. Conducted site assessments and developed design proposals for occupied facility renovations.

Designer/Drafter at VDI, Inc.

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Developed retail planning solutions and branded fixture concepts to production for national brands including Calvin Klein. Created construction documentation using AutoCAD and supervised manufacturing processes for custom fabrication of millwork for commercial clients.

Interior Design Intern at Clickspring Design

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Contributed to fast-paced design development for broadcast environments with distinctive brand identity (CNN, ESPN). Produced 3D visualizations and design presentations that reflected set design camera views for client approval.

Graphic Design + Event Planning Design Intern at Everson Museum of Art

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Conducted cultural research and created branded marketing materials for diverse community audiences. Coordinated community events and managed stakeholder communications for educational programming.

Sustainability Consulting Intern at Gensler

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Supported interior design + sustainability projects and participated in ESG analysis, building performance considerations, and sustainability strategy development for diverse client briefs.

Interior Design Intern at Gensler

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Contributed to interior design projects and sustainability initiatives at the San Francisco HQ, assisting with design development and documentation.

Interior Design Intern at Helen Green Design

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Procured design vision boards and focused on high-end custom material selection and organization for residential projects.