Yurong Wu
About Yurong Wu
Yurong Wu is a designer specializing in retail environments, currently employed at The North Face since 2022. With a background in architecture from the University of Michigan, Wu has held various design roles, including positions at Team Epiphany and SHoP Architects.
Current Role at The North Face
Yurong Wu currently serves as a Designer in Retail Environments at The North Face, a subsidiary of VF Corporation. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the design and development of retail spaces that align with the brand's identity and customer experience goals.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to her current role, Yurong Wu worked as an Experiential Designer at Team Epiphany from 2019 to 2022. In this capacity, she focused on creating engaging experiences for various clients. Additionally, she completed internships at SHoP Architects and BUREAU BETAK, where she gained valuable experience in architectural design and event production.
Education and Academic Background
Yurong Wu earned her Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2015 to 2017. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Urban Studies from the same institution, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in design principles and urban planning.
Internship Experience
Yurong Wu has completed several internships that enhanced her design skills. In 2014, she was a Spring Break Intern at McCall Design Group in the San Francisco Bay Area for one month. In 2017, she worked as an Extern at SHoP Architects for one month and later as a Design Intern at BUREAU BETAK for five months. These experiences contributed to her professional development in the field of design.