MUWEN LI
Architecture | Speculative 3D Animation | Photography
Muwen Li graduated (Summa Cum Laude) with a B.Arch '23 from Syracuse University and is now an MDes Mediums candidate at Harvard GSD (Graduate School of Design) beginning Fall 2023. Muwen's projects span multiple domains, including architecture design, 3D animation, interactive XR media, and photography. As a dedicated student researcher, she has contributed to projects at the UF SHARE Lab, SOURCE, and BOGHOSIAN Fellowship. Her research focuses on the integration of speculative storytelling with CAD technology from various disciplines to analyze spatial challenges and provide future insights.
In addition to her academic pursuits, Muwen has actively engaged in workshops related to digital fabrication, animation, and VR application training. Notable mentions include participation in MIT x PRO Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Training, Digital FUTURES WORLD: ARCHITECTS UNITE, and Generative Art at Inst.AAA (Architectural Algorithms & Applications). These experiences have enriched her hands-on skills, equipping her with problem identification and problem-solving abilities that are transferable across disciplines. Muwen's works have been recognized and awarded in prestigious competitions and events. Her projects were featured in ArchTwist (2022), the 20th Asia Design (2022), and MIT Media Lab City Sci-Fi(2023).
CAD SKILLS
Architecture Softwares| Coding JAVA Processing | Mathematica | Python | Blender | Maya | Rhino 3D | Gh | Houdini | Adobe Ps, Ai, Id, Pr, Lr | Metashape | Dragonframe | Revit | Autocad | ArcGIS Pro | Procreate
OTHER
Hand Sketching | Tablet Painting | Digital & Analog Photography | Animation
LANGUAGE
Mandarin (Professional) | English (Professional) | Italian (Elementary)