Chris Lai

Chris Lai (They/Them) was born and raised in Taiwan for 19 years, they received their BFA in Visual Communications from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2013.
Their skillset includes painting (ink, charcoal, watercolor…), screen printing, woodworking, brand visual identity, building gallery walls, and changing the flat tire on your bike. They have a diverse skillset with a focus on visual communication and solving design problems in the 3D space with an analog artistic approach.

Working directly under the Studio Design Director and with a team of 1-3 designers. Manage and lead the team from design to implementation. Hands-on management with signage vendor to deliver the final project for clients.

Crafting unique experiences that narrate client stories within physical spaces. Managing projects from concept to construction documentation and execution. Collaborating closely with designers and fabricators to navigate real-world constraints without sacrificing design integrity.

• Delivered 1 international project as a designer and PM
• Rolled out 5 project sites with on-site install coordination and punch walk
• Lead creative direction of 1 project located in Aspen, CO
• Managed signage vendor from kick-off, sampling, and onsite supervision
• Additional responsibility includes: Attending weekly OAC call, issuing meeting minutes, compare bids and review pricing, review team staffing, and mentor junior staff