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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.…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.

YAXI RUAN

Interior Designer, 3D Visualizer, 3D Designer

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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.…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.

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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.

Skills

Experience Level

3D Design

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Intermediate

Adobe InDesign

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Chinese

Fluent

Work Experience

Art teacher (Part-time) at TalentColor Art School of Ottawa

May 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025

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 at Habitat for Humanity Canada

April 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025

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

Freelance Interior Designer at Shanghai Shidai Design Studio, Hangzhou/Shanghai, China

September 30, 2023 - September 30, 2023

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 at Kujiale Home Design Platform, Hangzhou Qunhe Technology Co., Ltd.

October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017

Worked on a home design platform offering tools for space planning, parametric design, and AI-powered 3D visualization. Developed intelligent design-to-production tools for custom cabinetry, bridging design with fabrication, and collaborated across teams to optimize workflow and user experience.

Interior Designer at Shanghai Leshang Construction Engineering Co., Ltd.

October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2015

Luxury furnished showroom design for high-end real estate developers; led space planning, concept development, presentation, material selection, craftsmanship control, and drawing production on 30+ high-end projects.