Hi, I'm Yikai Qiao, an Architectural Designer and BIM Specialist with a passion for innovative and precise design. I have experience working on a variety of residential projects, from schematic designs to full construction documents, and I enjoy collaborating closely with construction teams to ensure designs translate smoothly from plans to physical structures. I also have a background in UX design and level design for mobile games, which gives me a unique perspective on user experience and digital environments. With my training from Yale University and Soochow University, alongside internships and full-time roles across architecture and design firms, I bring a comprehensive skill set including BIM modeling, digital fabrication, and data visualization. I'm always eager to take on new challenges that push the boundaries of architectural design and technology.

Yikai Qiao

Hi, I'm Yikai Qiao, an Architectural Designer and BIM Specialist with a passion for innovative and precise design. I have experience working on a variety of residential projects, from schematic designs to full construction documents, and I enjoy collaborating closely with construction teams to ensure designs translate smoothly from plans to physical structures. I also have a background in UX design and level design for mobile games, which gives me a unique perspective on user experience and digital environments. With my training from Yale University and Soochow University, alongside internships and full-time roles across architecture and design firms, I bring a comprehensive skill set including BIM modeling, digital fabrication, and data visualization. I'm always eager to take on new challenges that push the boundaries of architectural design and technology.

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Hi, I’m Yikai Qiao, an Architectural Designer and BIM Specialist with a passion for innovative and precise design. I have experience working on a variety of residential projects, from schematic designs to full construction documents, and I enjoy collaborating closely with construction teams to ensure designs translate smoothly from plans to physical structures. I also have a background in UX design and level design for mobile games, which gives me a unique perspective on user experience and digital environments.

With my training from Yale University and Soochow University, alongside internships and full-time roles across architecture and design firms, I bring a comprehensive skill set including BIM modeling, digital fabrication, and data visualization. I’m always eager to take on new challenges that push the boundaries of architectural design and technology.

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Language

English
Advanced
Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

Project Designer at FormX
May 1, 2024 - Present
Independently developed BIM structural models and construction documents for 10+ residential and ADU projects, guiding pre-fabrication and on-site construction. Collaborated with the construction team to oversee wood cutting and prefabrication, ensuring high-precision component production. Created schematic designs for various ADU projects.
Design Associate at Richard Turlington Architects
November 30, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Led BIM modeling and produced a full construction document set for a three-story residential project in Seaside, FL. Coordinated with structural, MEP, and landscape consultants through weekly meetings and site visits to ensure design alignment.
Level Designer at Tencent TiMi Studio
August 31, 2022 - July 14, 2025
Prototyped an in-game map for Delta-Force Mobile, contributing to immersive world-building through research-driven level design. Collaborated with level artists during the technical process of modeling the map.
Architectural Designer at Neri & Hu Design and Research Office
April 30, 2022 - July 14, 2025
Spearheaded the design of a boutique store for fashion brand Comme Moi, from schematic design to the production of construction drawings.
User Experience Design Assistant at DiDi Global Inc.
September 30, 2021 - July 14, 2025
Assisted in the design and testing of new app features for DiDi’s 500M+ user base; assisted in iterating the prototype, ensuring it met user needs and improved accessibility.
Architectural Design Assistant at TJAD
September 30, 2017 - July 14, 2025
Developed 3 façade concepts for an institutional project, producing detailed renderings. Assisted in preparing presentation materials.

Education

M.Arch. at Yale University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
B.E. at Soochow University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney Scholarship
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Dean’s Nomination
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Gaming, Software & Internet, Retail