Hi! I’m Elaine Wu.

I'm an interior designer and rendering specialist with a passion for turning ideas into vivid, compelling spaces. With a foundation in conceptual design and a professional background in luxury residential rendering, my work balances imagination with precision. I’ve been honored with several recognitions, including the London Design Award, the NY Architectural Design Award, and the Marya Lilien Award for Excellence in Interior Architecture.

Design Philosophy:

I believe design is more than visual — it's experiential. My approach blends spatial storytelling with digital craftsmanship to evoke emotion, enhance function, and spark curiosity. I'm especially drawn to themes like sustainability, public space, and how design can shape social interaction.

My work spans a range of creative disciplines:

  • Interior design concepts and spatial development

  • Photorealistic renderings for high-end residential projects

  • Cinematic architectural animations and video production

  • Visual storytelling for architecture and design presentations

Awards & Recognitions

  • The French Design Awards is an international competition that honors and acknowledges the zenith of creative genius in interior, architectural, product, packaging, fashion, and landscape design.This prestigious award recognizes and celebrates architects, interior, product, packaging, fashion and landscape designers who are not only shaping the environment, but also reimagining how design is perceived, inhabited, and its interaction with spaces.

    Interior Design, Residential Category Gold Winner

  • The London Design Awards celebrate excellence across architecture, interiors, product design, and visual communication. Recognizing innovative, impactful work from around the world, the award honors projects that push creative boundaries and elevate industry standards. Being recognized by the London Design Awards is a mark of distinction, reflecting both vision and execution at the highest level.

    Architectural Design, Conceptual & Sustainable Living Category Silver Winner


  • The MUSE Design Awards is an international design competition dedicated to recognizing excellent and original design work from across the globe. With a mission to honor, celebrate, and elevate outstanding design innovators, MUSE also serves as a key stage to unveil up-and-coming stars in Architecture, Interior, Product, Landscape, Lighting, Furniture and Fashion Design worldwide.

    Interior Design, Residential Category Silver Winner

  • The NY Architectural Design Award recognizes outstanding achievements in architecture, interior design, and visual innovation. Celebrating creative excellence and forward-thinking design, the award highlights work that shapes the built environment with purpose and artistry. Earning this distinction reflects a strong commitment to innovation, aesthetics, and design impact on a global stage.

    Interior Design, Libraries Category Silver Winner

  • The Marya Lilien Award honors exceptional achievements in interior architecture, celebrating the legacy of Marya Lilien—Poland's first woman architect to apprentice under Frank Lloyd Wright. Receiving the Marya Lilien Award signifies a dedication to excellence and a profound impact on the evolution of interior design.

Outside of work, you’ll find me exploring new cities, whether it’s wandering through vibrant city streets or finding quiet moments in nature. I’m also passionate about storytelling through film and animation, often drawing inspiration from atmospheric movies that blend mood, light, and texture — elements I strive to translate into my visual work.