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Hi, I’m Peiyu Luo, a professional, proactive interior designer based in New York City. I bring over five years of experience spanning high-end residences, single-family renovations, large-scale multifamily developments, and hospitality projects.
I’m known for my meticulous attention to detail, collaborative approach, and ability to translate client goals into functional, beautiful spaces. I enjoy mentoring junior designers and coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, and vendors to deliver polished results.
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Work Experience
Interior Designer at Susan Strauss Design
June 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Developed design in all project phases including client presentations, schematic design, design development, computerized 3D modeling, renderings, and construction documents drawings. Prepared floor plans, finish plans, furniture layouts, reflected ceiling plans, millwork design, FF&E specifications, and schedules; coordinated design activities with client, architects, engineers, construction teams, vendors and other related parties; sourced material samples; mentored junior designers.
Interior Designer at Morris Adjmi Architects
October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Applied interior design processes from programming and conceptual design through schematic design, design development, space planning, and construction documentation. Developed floor and finish plans, specifications, and material selections; produced precise technical and contract documentation to support construction; prepared FF&E specifications; ensured compliance with Building Codes and ADA requirements; coordinated activities with clients, architects, engineers, safety, security, construction, and related teams; ordered material samples; engaged in continual learning.
Junior Interior Designer at Classic Image
November 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022Met with clients to define project deliverables; managed project schedules and coordination with team members and vendors; produced illustrative and technical drawings including client presentations, site plans, sections, 3D renderings, hand sketches, conceptual diagrams, and more; participated in all phases of project delivery including construction documentation, millwork, FF&E, materials, and specifications to advance design development.
Design Assistant at Curtis Su Associates
November 1, 2020 - October 1, 2021Participated in design discussions and contributed idea generation; created mood boards and developed design concepts with team members; developed 3D models in SketchUp and documented interior CD sets in AutoCAD; produced millwork drawings and FF&E specifications; liaised with vendors and design spec sheets; assisted the team from pre-schematic phases through construction documents.
Summer Intern at Think Design Architecture
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019Assisted the project manager with single-family housing projects by drawing existing conditions floor plans, NYC parks, and fencing applications; conducted site surveys and learned construction technology.
Student Mentor at ACE Mentor Program of Greater NY
November 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024As a mentor on the NYC team, met weekly with high school students. Introduced architecture and interior design fields, presented industry insights, shared professional experience, and guided students in exploring and pursuing their future career paths.
Interior Designer at Susan Strauss Design, NY, NY
June 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Developed design in all project phases including client presentations, schematic design, design development, computerized 3D modeling, renderings, and construction documents drawings. Participated in preparing documents, including floor plans and details, finish plans, furniture layouts, reflected ceiling plans, millworks design, material and furniture specifications (FF&E), and schedules throughout all interior design work. Coordinated design activities with client, architects, engineers, construction teams, vendors and other related parties on projects. Sourcing and ordered materials samples from vendors. Mentored junior designers in design knowledge and technical drawing and drafting standards guidance. Developed architecture exterior design for projects.
Interior Designer at Morris Adjmi Architects, NY, NY
October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Applied work experience to perform interior design assignments that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation. Developed floor and finish plans, specifications, and material selections, and produced precise technical and contract documentation to support project construction. Prepared furniture, fixtures, (FF&E), and specifications throughout all phases of interior design work. Ensured compliance with Building Codes and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Coordinated design activities with client, architecture, engineering, safety, security, construction, and other related functional areas. Ordered materials samples from vendors. Continually focused on learning, researching, and exploring the interior design field.
Junior Interior Designer at Classic Image, Brooklyn, NY
November 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022Met with clients to understand project deliverables. Conducted project management tasks such as developing a project schedule, coordination with other team members, meeting agendas, and vendors. Created preparatory illustrative and technical drawings including client presentations, site plans, sections, 3D renderings, hand sketches, conceptual diagrams, and others. Participated during all phases of project delivery, including construction documentation, millwork, furniture (FF&E), materials, and specifications to enrich design development at all project phases.
Design Assistant at Curtis Su Associates, Los Angeles, CA
November 1, 2020 - October 1, 2021Participated in design discussions and contributed idea generation. Created mood board presentations and developed design concepts with team members for projects. Developed 3D models in SketchUp, documentation of interior design CD sets in Auto CAD, millwork drawings, furniture (FF&E) for various projects. Activated liaison between vendors and design specification sheets. Assisted the design team on projects from the pre-schematic phases through construction documents.
Summer Intern at Think Design Architecture, Staten Island, NY
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019Assisted the project manager with single-family housing projects by drawing existing conditions floor plans, NYC parks, and fencing applications for properties. Conducted site surveys with co-workers and learned properties construction technology.
Student Mentor (Volunteer) at ACE Mentor Program of Greater NY
November 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024Volunteered as a mentor on the NYC team, meeting weekly with high school students to introduce architecture and interior design fields, share industry insights, and guide students in exploring and pursuing their future career paths.
Education
Master of Fine Arts at New York School of Interior Design, New York
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020Bachelor of Art Environmental Design at Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai China
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2015Master of Fine Art at New York School of Interior Design, New York
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020Bachelor of Art Environmental Design at Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2015Master of Fine Art at New York School of Interior Design, New York
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020Bachelor of Art Environmental Design at Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2015Master of Fine Art at New York School of Interior Design, New York
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020Bachelor of Art Environmental Design at Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2015Master of Fine Art at New York School of Interior Design, New York
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020Bachelor of Art Environmental Design at Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2015Qualifications
Industry Experience
Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Media & Entertainment, Education
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