I am a designer committed to spatial practice grounded in care and collaboration, with a focus on architectural projects where the land and the principle of Manaakitanga are integral to the design narrative. My work integrates care for people, place, and process, balancing cultural considerations with practical delivery across scales. I bring broad experience spanning residential, commercial, and government spaces, collaborating across disciplines to translate complex briefs into thoughtful, well-crafted environments. Based in Wellington, I thrive in team settings that value design excellence, cultural context, and clear project delivery.…

Hiromi KM Yoshihara Yang

I am a designer committed to spatial practice grounded in care and collaboration, with a focus on architectural projects where the land and the principle of Manaakitanga are integral to the design narrative. My work integrates care for people, place, and process, balancing cultural considerations with practical delivery across scales. I bring broad experience spanning residential, commercial, and government spaces, collaborating across disciplines to translate complex briefs into thoughtful, well-crafted environments. Based in Wellington, I thrive in team settings that value design excellence, cultural context, and clear project delivery.…

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I am a designer committed to spatial practice grounded in care and collaboration, with a focus on architectural projects where the land and the principle of Manaakitanga are integral to the design narrative. My work integrates care for people, place, and process, balancing cultural considerations with practical delivery across scales.

I bring broad experience spanning residential, commercial, and government spaces, collaborating across disciplines to translate complex briefs into thoughtful, well-crafted environments. Based in Wellington, I thrive in team settings that value design excellence, cultural context, and clear project delivery.

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English
Fluent
Japanese
Fluent
Korean
Beginner
Māori
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Interior Designer at Studio Pacific Architecture
May 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Lead interior design on workplace and government projects; notable project includes Museum Street Building for Parliament, Wellington (government interior components for a new six-story building; currently under construction).
Interior Designer at WSP
November 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Interior design on various projects; contributed to establishing and maintaining Interior Design standards within the team.
Freelance Designer at Self-Employed / Wellington
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
Self-employed designer; residential projects, competition entries (interiors and graphics), and the concept for Wellington Mosque refurbishment.
Senior Kitchen Consultant at Mitre 10 Mega
February 1, 2010 - December 1, 2010
Primarily assisting clients with individual design and consultations; prepared layouts and tender documentation.
Designer at Virgile & Stone Associates
February 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009
Worked on a range of world-wide retail and hospitality projects; included Macy’s Contemporary Sportswear (New York) and café/restaurant concepts; produced drawings and documentation.
Designer at Bentheim
February 1, 2007 - February 1, 2008
Designed a variety of hospitality and retail projects; contributed to concept and documentation.
Junior Designer at Imagination Ltd
September 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006
Worked on Mazda auto show stands and other global locations; supported senior designers.
Design Assistant at Sevil Peach Associates
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Member of a design team on workplace project proposals; produced drawings and documentation.
Designer at Recruit Computer Publishing
January 1, 2001 - August 1, 2001
Osaka, Japan; part of a team responsible for drawing floor plans for housing magazines for a publishing company.
Freelance Designer at Freelance
October 1, 2018 - November 1, 2021
Residential work including Quest Service Apartment; bathroom/kitchen/extension/space planning; drafting for RC/BC drawing sets; space planning, mood boards, and material selections for detached and medium-density housing developments.
Designer at Spaceworks
August 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Worked on a range of hospitality and office projects including Hayashi Teppanyaki (restaurant, 100 sqm; completed May 2018); Le Saigon, CBD (restaurant, 80 sqm; concept & tender/construction documentation, completed Oct 2018); Data Torque, Taranaki St (office, 340 sqm; concept, tender & construction documentation, completed Jan 2018); Permit Room, Christchurch (restaurant, 130 sqm; from briefing to construction, completed Mar 2019).
Designer at Allistar Cox Architecture
March 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Designer on hospitality projects including Love Bucket, Auckland (bar, 65 sqm; tender & construction documentation; completed Sept 2016); Roseleaf, Dubai (café, 40 sqm; completed Oct 2017); Sunset West Apartment on Victoria St, Wellington (apartment typical units; concept to tender document stage).
Freelance Designer at 16a design and interior architecture
November 1, 2011 - March 1, 2016
Self-employed designer working on residential projects, competition entries (interiors and graphics), and the concept for Wellington Mosque refurbishment.
Rotoscoping Artist at Weta Digital
April 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014
Contract rotoscoping work on feature films including The Hobbit I–III.
Interior Architect at LIVE Interior Architecture + Design
January 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Residential projects in Wellington; Quest Serviced Apartment (concept & design development); residential houses (kitchen, joinery, interior finishes); creative direction and production for stationery and presentation materials.
Senior Kitchen Consultant at Mitre10 Mega
February 1, 2010 - December 1, 2010
Senior kitchen design and consultation services for clients.
Junior Designer at Imagine Ltd
September 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006
Mazda auto show stand design at multiple locations.
Design Assistant at Sevil Peach Gence Associates
December 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Work on workplace project proposals.

Education

B.S Behavioral & Psychological Sciences in Human Science at Kobe College
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
BA (Hons) Interior Design and Environmental Architectures at Ravensbourne University (formerly Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication)
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
MA Architecture and Interior Design at London Metropolitan University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
MA Architecture and Interior Design at London Metropolitan University
September 1, 2005 - October 1, 2006
BA (Hons) Interior Design and Environmental Architectures at Ravensbourne University
September 1, 2002 - July 1, 2005
BS Behavioural & Psychological Sciences in Human Science at Kobe College
April 1, 1997 - March 1, 2001

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Industry Experience

Government, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics

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