Senior Principal Interior Designer & Design Director
Alex Mai
Alex Mai is a Senior Principal Interior Designer and Design Director with more than 17 years of experience spanning interior design and construction execution.
Profile
Alex specializes in Modern Minimalist, New Chinese, and New American interiors. His design approach begins with function and develops through careful attention to proportion, materials, color, and construction detail.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Art Design and an Advanced Diploma in Interior Design. His work covers space planning, material and color selection, municipal design approvals, and turnkey delivery for commercial and residential projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead design concepts from early planning through construction documentation
- Develop spatial layouts, material palettes, and custom design details
- Coordinate design intent with permitting and construction requirements
- Guide clients and project teams through design decisions and delivery
Representative Projects
Tsawwassen Mills Food Hall
Served as Lead Interior Designer for a large Asian-inspired dining and cultural leisure destination. Combined traditional Asian references with contemporary commercial planning to create a distinctive identity, clear circulation, and practical dining operations.
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Led the interior design of an executive corporate office using a refined New Chinese direction. Developed a dark-toned material and color palette to support a formal, professional environment for the financial services setting.
Fantasilvia Fine Jewelry
Designed a boutique luxury retail space with a restrained French-inspired interior. Balanced jewelry display requirements with a warm, intimate customer experience and a cohesive premium material palette.
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