Spatial Experience Designer Ceramic Artist, Ikebana Artist
elivocado.design@gmail.com
@elivocado.design
Los Angeles, CA
Cheng is a human-centered designer whose practice is rooted in the pursuit of Restorative Harmony, the balance between people, space, and story. He combines research and spatial storytelling to create environments that nurture belonging, healing, and connection. By translating social insights into spatial strategies, Cheng weaves narrative and material exploration to craft experiences that are both restorative and resonant. Defined by versatility and experimentation, his work spans spaces, products, and art crafts, always guided by the belief that design has the power to restore balance and foster meaningful human experiences. He seeks to contribute to innovative teams where design, social impact, and spatial experimentation intersect.
LVR Studios - Design Intern
05/2026 - Present
Public Art Company - Design Intern
05/2026 - Present
ArtCenter College of Design - Teacher Assistant
09/2023 - Present
Assisted with preparation and critique in four interdisciplinary design studio courses. Demonstrated craft techniques and enhanced material library resource accessibility.
Nippon Design Center - Exhibition Design Intern
11/2025 - 04/2026
Supported multidisciplinary design teams by modeling and visualizing exhibition, retail, and graphic design, producing 3D renderings for Japan House Los Angeles, Japan House São Paulo, Shanghai TaikooLi, Asahi, and GuGuGuGu.
Assorted Objects Lab - Design Intern
03/2025 - 06/2025
Collaborated in interdisciplinary teams on three branded pop-up events and exhibition projects, integrating creativity with strategic goals. Contributed to translating brand narratives into compelling spatial experiences through digital models and renderings.
UN-Habitat - Design Intern
07/2024 - 01/2025
Proposed a UN-branded exhibition linking design strategy with institutional goals and supported publications and graphic projects communicated with clarity and impact.
ZhongTian Design Studio - Interior Design Intern
01/2024 - 07/2024
Contributed to residential and cuisine designs. Supported with technical drawing, 3D visualization, and floral arrangements that creatively elevated spatial experience.
Education
ArtCenter College of Design - Spatial Experience Design
Bachelor of Science | September 2022 - December 2026
ArtCenter College of Design - Designmatters in Social Innovation
Minor Degree | September 2022 - December 2026
TAMA Art University - Pacific Rim: Healing Light
Study Away Program | September 2024 - December 2024
Central Academy of Fine Arts - Spatial Design
International Foundation Degree | September 2021 - April 2022
Skillset
3D Modeling & Visualization
Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino 8, Grasshopper, Unreal Engine, Twinmotion, Enscape, SketchUp, Solidworks, Blender, Keyshot
Graphic, Layout & Diagram
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Lightroom
Interactive Technology Design
TouchDesigner, Midjourney, Gemini, AR
Craft & Hand-on
Material Selecting, Model Making, Hand Sketching, 3D Printing, CNC Milling, Laser Cutting, Wood Working, Ceramics Handbuilding, Flower Arrangement
Awards & Honors
Excellence Award, 21st Dashi Award: Blanc De Chine Dehua Porcelain
ArtCenter Provost List
Designmatters Cohort
ArtCenter 100 Scholarship
ArtCenter UG Scholarship
Duane and Betty Bohnstedt Endowed Scholarship
CAFAIFC Graduated with Honors
CAFAIFC Highest Overall Performance Scholarship
Exhibition & Features
VARIATIONS: Ceramics by Emerging Artists & Designers, The BruHaus Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times: 4 off-the-grid ideas to rebuild after the L.A. fires from design students
University Labs Exhibition 2025: Knowing How to Learn Design, Tokyo Midtown Design HUB
Pacific Rim 17: Healing Light Exhibition, Tama Art University ArtTheque Gallery
ArtCenter Student Gallery: Fall 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2025