XINDI SUN
孙 馨 迪
孙 馨 迪
EDUCATION :
Royal College of Art
Master of Fine Art | Communication
Central Academy of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Architecture | Architectur
CORE COMPETENCIES :
Project Management & Strategic Planning
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Public Engagement & Community Building Event Execution & Exhibition Production
Design & Visualization:
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro.
3D Modeling & Rendering:
Rhino, SketchUp, AutoCAD, 3ds Max, C4D, Blender, Lumion, V-Ray.
MEDIA & TEACHING EXPERIENCE :
Artist (Interview Feature) | Hushed Noise
London, UK | 2025
· Featured as a feminist artist reflecting on performativity, social roles, and the politics of visibility.
Artist (Work Feature) | Global Times
China | 2023
· Featured for collaborating with
Harvard CSSA on a public art space for contemporary rural practice.Harvard CSSA
Guest Lecturer | Beijing Union University
Beijing, China | 2023
· Invited to deliver a generative design course focused on digital tools for narrative spatial design.
DESIGN EXECUTION
&
SITE-BASED PRACTICE :
Creative Director | London Fashion Week
London, UK | 2025
· Selected to design a strategic brand communication intervention plan for London Fashion Week.
· Orchestrated the development of innovative strategies to boost audience engagement and brand exposure.
· Developed a proposal currently under review for implementation at an upcoming event.
Visual Merchandising Designer | Meituan
Beijing, China | 2023-2024
· Designed and delivered 10+ flashmob pop-ups, attracting 50,000+ visitors nationwide.
· Spearheaded spatial design, material sourcing, and on-site production under tight deadlines.
· Managed creative workflow and directed cross-functional teams for efficient execution and delivery.
· Collaborated with international brands including Sephora, McLaren, Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo.
Architectural Intern | IARA Design & Consulting Co.
Beijing, China | 2022
· Led construction documentation for multi-million pounds commercial and cultural projects.
· Coordinated across architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure design-to-site consistency.
· Contributed to 3+ completed builds, overseeing design development through on-site execution.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS :
Exhibitor | The White Noise
Paris, France | 2025
· Presented two installations ("Touchable Letters" and "Transnational Echoes") exploring feminist narratives and queer activism in East Asia.
· Engaged international audiences, contributing to dialogues on transnational queer community and body politics.
Exhibitor | Her Element in Art
Shanghai, China | 2025
· Showcased "Touchable Letters" as part of a major group exhibition focusing on feminist perspectives in contemporary art.
Exhibitor | Central Academy of Fine Arts Exhibition
Beijing, China | 2024
· Material Art|Installation Art|Architectural Design: “Red Moon Commune”, focusing on feminist experiments with new materials, using menstruation to cultivate mycelium as a building material.
Exhibitor | UCCA Art Shop Exhibition
UCCA, Beijing, China | 2020
· Installation art: “Escape from the City”, in collaboration with the brand “ALLOY ”, focusing on the relationship between traveling and escaping.
PLANNING PROJECTS :
Co-curator & Designer | Harvard CSSA Rural Practice – XiangSen Plan
Zhejiang, China | 2023
· Collaborated with Harvard CSSAto create a publicly accessible rural art space promoting contemporary rural practice.
· Led a multidisciplinary team of 10+ artists and architects, managing project design, stakeholder engagement, and on-site execution.
Co-curator & Designer | CAFA Spontaneous Graduate Exhibition
China | 2022
· Co-led curation and production of a large-scale graduate exhibition, coordinating design, production, and communications teams.
OTHER ACTIVITIES :
Stand-up Comedian | London Feminist Open Mic
London, UK | 2025
· Regular performer engaging audiences of 300+ monthly, using humour as a medium for feminist storytelling and public engagement.
Art Workshop Organizer & Facilitator | Independent
London, UK | 2025
· Led 5+ paid art workshops, generating over £2,000 in annual revenue.
· Secured 2 local brand partnerships for event sponsorship and promotion.
Content Creator & Influencer | TikTok & RedNote
London, UK | 2025
· Built a platform with 20,000+ followers, generating content that blends art, culture, and social topics.
· Partnered with 3 brands and art institutions for sponsored content and collaborations.