Design Intern Ruolan Long
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Design Intern Ruolan Long

DESIGN INTERN
Interior Design | Exhibition Design | Fashion Design | Fashion Communication
RuolanL------------ •------------ • 605 W 42nd St, New York City, NY 10036

PROFILE
Creative and collaborative Design Intern currently obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design from Parsons School of Design. Deeply interested in spatial design, exhibition design, and fashion design. Confident project contributor, equipped with both creative and tactical skills, who adds value throughout the entire design process, from conception through sketching, prototyping, and execution. Passionate about manipulating different elements to create unique experiences.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Parsons School of Design, Manhattan, New York January 2018 – Present
PROJECT ASSISTANT – MFA Fashion Thesis
Parsons School of Design is a private art and design college offering a variety of fine arts undergraduate and graduate degrees. As a Project Assistant for an MFA Fashion Thesis, core activities include:
Creating prototypes and tailoring garments according to the Designer’s specifications
Sourcing fabrics and trimmings from a variety of suppliers
Developing creative bead patterns and layouts, embroidery designs, and other surface embellishments
Assisting the Designer with fashion photo shoots

Site:Brooklyn Gallery, New York City, New York March 2018 – June 2018
ART GALLERY ASSISTANT
The Site:Brooklyn Gallery is dedicated to exhibiting the current practice of contemporary artists. As an Art Gallery Assistant at Site:Brooklyn Gallery, core activities included:
Assisting with art exhibition installations and removal
Updating and maintaining the gallery’s website and social media presence on platforms including Instagram and Facebook
Creating promotional materials for gallery exhibitions, including exhibition catalogs, labels, invitation posters, and opening reception flyers
Contacting and corresponding with artists by email, phone, and mail
Researching and curating contact lists for artists and exhibition curators

EDUCATION
Parsons School of Design, New York City, New York
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (BFA)
Minor in Fashion Communication

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Sustainable Systems
Space & Materiality

Textiles & Soft Materials
Draping & Sewing & Patternmaking
Fashion Drawing
Representation & Analysis

Trend Spotting & Brand Strategy
Visual Merchandising