I am YAXI RUAN, a passionate interior designer with 15+ years of experience in technical drawings, material and craftsmanship detailing, and project coordination.

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I am YAXI RUAN, a passionate interior designer with 15+ years of experience in technical drawings, material and craftsmanship detailing, and project coordination. I hold a Construction Engineering Technology Diploma from Algonquin College and a Bachelor of Arts in Design from the China Academy of Art. I am proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, and the Adobe Creative Suite for visuals and presentations. I have independently managed design-to-build projects, with a focus on private residential spaces and lifestyle-driven concepts.

In addition to design, I contribute as an educator and volunteer, teaching creative painting to middle-class students and sketching to senior classes at TalentColor Art School of Ottawa, and supporting Habitat for Humanity in product organization and promotions. I leverage visualization workflows and 360° VR experiences to accelerate client decisions and deliver high-quality results, earning strong client satisfaction and referrals.

  • Joined November 2025

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced
  • ChineseFluent

Industry experience

  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Education
  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 5 roles

Art teacher (Part-time) · TalentColor Art School of OttawaMay 2025 – Nov 2025 · 7 mos

Taught creative painting to middle-class students and sketching to senior classes; prepared engaging lesson plans and mentored students to develop fundamental art skills.

Volunteer staff · Habitat for Humanity CanadaApr 2025 – Nov 2025 · 8 mos

Responsible for product classification and organization, shelf display and arrangement, goods handling, and assistance in promotional activities.

Freelance Interior Designer · Shanghai Shidai Design Studio, Hangzhou/Shanghai, ChinaSep 2023 – Sep 2023 · 1 mo

Delivered integrated architectural and interior design solutions for residential projects and a few small commercial and boutique hotel projects. Led design-to-build projects including client communication, design, cost control, finish and material selection, and construction inspection to align with design and client vision. Achievements include visualized workflows, a product system, and 360° VR experiences to accelerate client decisions by 30–50%.

Product Specialist · Kujiale Home Design Platform, Hangzhou Qunhe Technology Co., Ltd.Oct 2017 – Oct 2017 · 1 mo
Interior Designer · Shanghai Leshang Construction Engineering Co., Ltd.Oct 2015 – Oct 2015 · 1 mo

Education

Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology · Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON2024 – 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Design · China Academy of Art, Hangzhou, China2005 – 2009

Certifications and awards

OHSA, SSSO & WHMIS Certificate2030 – 2025

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