A head full of dreams

A good design is like a good story - it immerses you on a journey and leaves unforgettable emotions. Space itself could be the beginning of a good story, it provides a setting for the narratives and leave a mark on human's memories. Since young ages I was inspired by the relationship between space and human experience and this has driven me to further explore the conceptual narratives of shapes, forms and senses. On my journey of becoming a cross-disciplinary designer, I have constantly innovated my techniques to create spaces that provoke powerful impact and profoundly change human's experience.

Portfolio of Work

MICROSOFT

Workspace Interior Renovation | USA

Interior architectural design for Microsoft workspace — including complete renovation of four full floors. The Design concept is based on the Virginian regional natural landscapes with each floor having its own theme. The majority of space is Team Space with each floor equipped with its own hub kitchen - designed to suit the need for highly collaborated culture.

UNIVERSITY OF LIMA - LIBRARY

Institutional | University of Lima, Peru

Comprehensive design for the new library with focus on natural light and open space, promoting both collaborative group studies and independent research. The design plays a key role in offering new learning experiences for college students from Universidad de Lima — a prominent institution in Peru.

POSTGRADUATE CENTER

Institutional | University of Lima, Peru

Promote active learning and collaboration through designing a series of classroom and study spaces that promote both flexibility and robustness. The design aims to embrace and facilitate a new progressive academic approach.

FIDELITY INVESTMENT

SPACE PLANNING & FURNITURE SPECIFICATIONS | USA

Along with the booming in technology development in recent years, companies are moving away from traditional office settings and heading toward a much more open and collaborative approach. Fidelity needs support on multiple office locations to better understand how their different teams work. From there, rearranging their workspace to accommodate these needs and support growth for different groups within the company.

RECREATION CENTER

Institutional, Community | University of Lima, Peru

Design of a sport hall and social gathering hub to encourage both physical and social well-being for students on campus. The design pursues LEED Gold certification, and is developed according to sustainability guidelines.

ACADEMIC & ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

Renovation & Extension | University of Lima, Peru

Promote active learning and collaboration through designing a series of classroom and study spaces that promote both flexibility and robustness. The design aims to embrace and facilitate a new progressive academic approach.

OFFICE BREAKOUT SPACE RENOVATION

Test-fit, Programming, Visualisation | USA

The design brings a fresh look to the new breakout area — a space to rest and rejuvenate, also is a welcoming space to all the visitors. The project aims to achieve both functionality and creative mood for daily acessability.

Artista

Hotel Renovation | Coventry, U.K.

Made by artist for artist. This unique Art Hotel is a celebration and promotion for the Art and young artists while giving an exclusive participation for the guests. It was designed to meet the requirement of a hotel but moreover was packed with inspiration from the spontaneity and creativity.

NIKE Remarkable You Studio

Experimential Space | Mobile Location

"Be Legendary". The project is a NIKE’s experiential digital playground to give their consumers a unique user experience, also reflects themselves through brand’s identity via symbols. A unique experience to express ones’ values through customization.

Other Projects


Diverse works in public housing, model-making, exhibition, fund-raising and educational projects.

Work Experience


Sasaki, Boston

Architectural Interior Designer

Corporate clients: Microsoft, Fidelity Investments, Akamai
Institutional clients: University of Lima, Princeton University, Mass. Cultural Council

Delivered comprehensive interior architectural design work for more than 10 projects.
» Space Planning, Testfits, Material and Furniture selection at different design phases.
» Prepared Interior Technical Drawings for Design Documentation submission.
» Manage and Coordinate Revit drawings with Consultants through BIM 360.
» Work with project teams to produce high quality presentations to review with clients.
» Deep understanding in cross-disciplinary collaboration on large scale multidisciplinary projects between architecture, landscape, urban planning, environmental graphic and marketing. Experience in International projects Collaboration.
» Exposure to Project Construction Administration

May 2017 to July 2021

Rule Joy Trammel Rubio, Atlanta

Interior Designer

Client: Junior Achivements, Graphic Packaging, Hilton

» Developed concept and visualized exhibition space for a major client
» Assisted all interior project phases (research, concept development, material, FFE finishbooks and boards)
» Managed material supplies and coordinated with vendors for pricing/sampling
» Covered works in hospitality renovation, senior living facility and workplace

April 2016 to September 2016

Green Room Design, Birmingham U.K.

Experiential / Retail Design Intern

Client: Nike, Goldsmith, Oakley

» Researched in depth on brand values and creative possibilites for brand transformation.
» Explored stratergies for brand expression and public engagement
» Produced imagery orientation boards to define project direction

August 2014

HF Contract Ltd, Stourbridge U.K.

Exhibition Design Intern

» Led design for company’s exhibition stand at TENT London festival 2014 - a major annual design event in the U.K
» Co-ordinated with team members to visualize the project direction and execution

July 2014

My Skills


Revit Architecture & BIM 360

Enscape Rendering

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Space Planning & Testfiting

Material Research & Selection

Furniture Selection

Sketch, Model making, Video making

Trend Research & Analysis

Creative & Critical Thinking

Technical Drawings

Project Management

Education


Birmingham City University, U.K.

Bachelor in Architectural Interior Design

Graduated with distinction honors, top 10% of the class. Focus on experiential, exhibition and architectural interior.

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Graduated with merits. Studied in the Bournville School of Art prior to receiving offers from three design schools in England.

U.S. Green Building Council, Washington.

LEED Green Associate

General knowledge of green building practices and how to support others working on LEED projects.

INTERNATIONAL WELL BUILDING INSTITUTE

Self-study of full curriculum of the WELL AP examination, focusing on advanced knowledge of health, safety and well-being in buildings.

Award


Green Room Retail Design Award

Win 1st in experiential design retail. Proposal for an immersive brand experience with Nike. Fully developed concept, proposed plan and design solution.

George Jackson Award

Nominated for Final. Award in travel scholarship for Art and Design students in West Midlands, England

Upcycling Collaborative Award

Win 1st with project team. Featured the Bumble Bee stool design made out of recycled fabrics.

Contact Me



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Email: minhdao.ms@gmail.com

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