PortfolioLily Shi

2013-2015

Selected works of Lily ShiCornell University

College of Human EcologyDesign and Environmental Analysis

Table of Contents

(RE)Wind

Fan-Out Lake House

Branding Human Ecology

Chessa

(Re)wind

IMPLEMENTATION:After completing the physical and the digital models of the elevator, the design was installed in the elevator for the duration of a week.

MATERIALS:Cork boardYarnWooden dowels Plastic sheets

OBJECTIVE: To redesign the elevator in Martha Van Rensselaer Hall for the Magnifying Small Spaces Studio, and to provide the occupants in the building a place to take a break from their busy lives.

CONCEPT:The concept (RE)wind is present in both physical and symbolic ways. Physically, people are encouraged to wind and unwind the strings on the walls as a way to provoke a sense of playfulness. Symbolically, the sign asks people to trace their paths in the College of Human Ecology which allows them to reflect on their pasts as well as to leave their marks in the elevator.

Initial Sketches

Color Scheme & Study Model

Photoshop Renderings

Installation Documentation

Fan Out Lakehouse

SITE INFORMATION: The site is by the west bank of Cayuga Lake. It is on a gentle slope that faces the water with a beautiful North view.

DESIGN METHOD:The Fan-out Lake House opens to the entire north view of the

lake; with its multifunctional spaces and dynamic furnitures,

the Fan-out house minimizes the square footage without compromising its ability to

comfortably support the client’s needs and wants.

OBJECTIVE: To build a 1000 square foot lake house for a retired artist and her family. The goal to maintain a spacious environment and to provide accomodations for all the client’s needs and wants.

BedroomStudy & Bath

Entr

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Roo

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Kitchen & Dining Room

The staggered roof allows sunlight to penetrate deeper into the interior; this will brighten up the house with natural lighting and at the same time save money by reducing artificial lights needed.The public spaces have an open floor plan, whereas the private spaces are more partitioned; this makes a clear distinction between the two different functional areas.

The glass façade maximizes view to the lake and the intake

of natural lighting, while the sunshades provide shielding

from glare and rain.The wrap around garden allows the client to further enjoy views

to the outdoors. It can also be used for gardening and function

as a social space for hosting small gatherings.

Floor Plan

Sectional View

Final Renderings

Branding Human Ecology

OBJECTIVE:To redesign the Viewbook of the College of Human Ecology through improved organization, better depiction of student life, more relevant information, and emphasis on the uniqueness of each major.

DESIGN METHOD:The separation of the majors into individual booklets help portray the uniqueness of each major. The inclusion of the college overview as well as the Humans of Human Ecology booklet ties the whole viewbook into a cohesive document. It also shows the diversity of student lives in the college.

Packaging and Branding Design

Front Back

Chessa

chessa: disposable fishscale products

100% biodegradable traveling kit; never feel the guilt of disposing your products ever again!

Ca40.078

H1.008

P30.974

C12.011

N14.007

O15.999

PRODUCT DETAILS:Heat pressed with a natural soy based resin, this traveling kit is made entirely out of fishscales. The package includes a razor and a toothbrush with natural bristles. All compenents are 100% biodegradable and envrionmentally friendly other than the replacable blade on the razor.

Each year, 2 billion disposable razors and just as many other plastic vanity products are thrown into landfill. Thus, the goal of this product is to reduce that waste through the usage of biodegradable materials.

Product Design Sketches