I’m Siying Xu, a design professional with a passion for creating spaces and environments that balance modernity with cultural context. I co-founded J.C. Studio and have led projects from concept through delivery, collaborating closely with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure that design intent is realized on site. My education spans international management, design innovation, and interior architecture, complemented by hands-on experience across China and Europe. I’m driven by global perspectives, collaborative processes, and the continual learning that comes from diverse projects and cultures.

Siying Xu

I’m Siying Xu, a design professional with a passion for creating spaces and environments that balance modernity with cultural context. I co-founded J.C. Studio and have led projects from concept through delivery, collaborating closely with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure that design intent is realized on site. My education spans international management, design innovation, and interior architecture, complemented by hands-on experience across China and Europe. I’m driven by global perspectives, collaborative processes, and the continual learning that comes from diverse projects and cultures.

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I’m Siying Xu, a design professional with a passion for creating spaces and environments that balance modernity with cultural context. I co-founded J.C. Studio and have led projects from concept through delivery, collaborating closely with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure that design intent is realized on site.

My education spans international management, design innovation, and interior architecture, complemented by hands-on experience across China and Europe. I’m driven by global perspectives, collaborative processes, and the continual learning that comes from diverse projects and cultures.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Co-Founder & Designer at J.C. Studio
July 1, 2023 - Present
Developed the studio in collaboration with a close associate, overseeing operations from inception to final delivery. Took full responsibility for all stages of the design process, from initial concept presentations to refining and deepening these concepts. Played a key role in the final implementation phase, coordinating communication between construction teams, suppliers, and clients to ensure design integrity and on-time delivery.
Intermediate Interior Designer at Kokaistudios
June 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
Actively participated in the early stages of project design, defining design direction and planning spatial layouts. Advanced concept deepening by refining models and creating visual representations, including detailed construction drawings (plans, elevations/sections, floor details, ceiling details, wall details and millwork details). Facilitated smooth collaboration among general contractors, suppliers, and clients during the project implementation phase.
Intermediate Interior Designer at Red Design
October 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Assisted in initial project design stages, setting design direction and strategizing layout plans. Contributed to the concept-deepening phase by enhancing models and developing renderings, and drafted comprehensive construction drawings. Coordinated communications between construction teams, suppliers, and clients during the final project phase.
Interior Designer at Red Design
August 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019
Shaped the design vision in early project stages, drafted layout plans, and led concept development with high-quality renderings. Created detailed blueprints during plan development and coordinated communication between construction teams, suppliers, and clients through project completion.

Education

Master’s Degree at The University of Glasgow, UK
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Master’s Degree at Nottingham Trent University, UK
September 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020
Bachelor’s Degree at Shanghai Normal University, China
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2017

Qualifications

Chinese Zither Level 10
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education, Healthcare