WHAT
SATISFIES
THE EYES,
SATISFIES
THE SOUL













QUITO
ECUADOR










Lin Zhuo Chen is a Chinese-Ecuadorian designer that is passionately drawn to the captivating experiences and sensory dimensions of interior spaces and objects. It is through this fascination that she finds herself continuously exploring the interplay of movement and materials, aiming to bridge the perceived gap between interior and exterior realms. Her ultimate goal is to create spaces that forge a profound connection with one's inner self.

In her practice, Lin embarks on a journey to distill the very essence and narrative of existing spaces, weaving them into designs that engage and resonate with the surrounding community. Each project she undertakes serves as an experiment and invaluable opportunity to delve deeper into the essence of interior spaces. This commitment to experimentation has become the defining characteristic of her practice, where every project becomes a unique and enriching case study.






EDUCATION


2024 - | Master in Global Hospitality Business MGH | École hôtelière de Lausanne EHL, Lausanne, Switzerland

2021 - 2023 | MA Interior Design | Royal College of Art, London

2021 | Graduate diploma (Product, Interior and Spacial Design) | Royal College of Art, London  

2017 - 2020 | BA in Design | Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milano

2016 - 2017 | BA Interior Architecture | Universidad de las Americas, Quito 


EXPERIENCE


2023 - 2024 Nov - July | Junior Interior designer |
TP Bennett

2023 Fall Sept-Oct | Guest Lecturer | Royal College of Art

2020 - 2022 | Interior designer and Art director
Redesigned a four story building, including restaurant, offices, and private residence

2021 | Student Ambassador | Royal College of Art
Participated in the Portfolio Short Course at the Royal College of Art together with other tutors from the Royal College of Art.

2021 | Student Representative Graduate diploma (Product, Interior and Spacial design) | Royal College of Art  

2019 - 2020 | Volunteer in Rotaract Milano  
Member and Volunteer with Rotary International Milano Fenice Club.

EXHIBITIONS & PUBLICATIONS


July 2023 / Graduate show RCA | Truman Brewery, London

July 2023 / 2023 Royal College of Art Online Publication

Feb 2023 / IFI D2D Issue 22 - Adaptability - Interiors ReNewUse | Featured Cork explorations photograph

May 2022 / John Hejduk London Masque Exhibition | Royal Academy of Arts | Anthropomorphic Scarecrow building

April 2021 / NABA Design Awards 2021 | Featured BA Thesis project and NO|WHEN Hotel project


HONOURS & AWARDS


2021 | Nominated Best BA Interior Design Project, N O | W H E N Hotel | NABA Design Awards 2021

2021 | Nominated Best BA Interior Design Thesis, R A W Reuse, Adapt, Maintain | NABA Design Awards 2021