CYNTHIA CHENG

DESIGNER

  • Cynthia is a Multidisciplinary Designer who explores the relationship between physical spaces and the introspective aspects of humans, utilising both digital and handcrafted materials. Holding both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Interior Design, she operates at the high-definition intersection of structural logic and sensory experience, translating expansive concepts into functional, creative realities. Her professional foundation is built upon a wholehearted commitment to both educational and professional endeavours, resulting in an invaluable blend of technical documentation, interior insight, and digital content creation.

  • Cynthia’s design philosophy is rooted in the belief that a space should not only be seen but deeply felt. She treats every residential and hospitality brief as a masterfully constructed novel, navigating the structural floor plans of daily life to ensure that functional logic meets emotional resonance. Her process is a deliberate distillation of client desires, where she leverages her ‘hands-on’ expertise to bridge the gap between abstract vision and buildable reality. She operates at the high-definition intersection of creative intent and technical execution, ensuring that every design decision serves as a thoughtful response to the way we live, move, and introspect.

  • Cynthia’s creative DNA is infused with an international perspective, gathered from travels and studies in Barcelona, Melbourne and Los Angeles. She is a seeker of narrative materiality, drawing a sharp, editorial influence from the world of cinematography. Her inspiration is further anchored in the forefront of biomateriality, where she explores the intersection of design and ecological responsibility. By navigating the unpredictable textures of mycelium and organic fungal networks, she bridges the structural gap between the built environment and the natural world, infusing her projects with a raw, honest materiality.

NUMI COLLECTIVE Black and white portrait of a woman with long hair, wearing jewelry and a dark blazer, looking slightly to the side.

Bachelor of Design (Spatial Design), Monash University
Master of Interior Design, ELISAVA School of Design and Engineering

  • Two people, a woman and a man, smiling and standing behind a table covered with magazine pages, in an indoor setting with other people and chairs in the background.
  • A black-and-white photo of a city skyline with numerous buildings, including two tall skyscrapers, and a construction crane in the distance under a cloudy sky.
  • Four people standing inside in front of a painting, with a window showing trees outside.
  • Black and white photo of a mountain with a building at its base, scenic view of a mountainous area with tall rocks and a castle-like structure.
  • Black and white photo of a historic European building with arched windows and ornate stone architecture, a bridge over a small canal, and a promenade with people walking.
  • A large bulldog lying on the floor with its head down and tongue out, resting in a room with wooden flooring and vintage chairs in the background.
  • Black and white landscape photograph of a mountainous region with snow-capped peaks, dense forests, and a cloudy sky.
  • A dessert pastry resembling a flaky, spiral-shaped croissant, dusted with powdered sugar, served on a patterned plate. In the foreground, there is a glass of a layered drink topped with a wafer and a straw. In the background, there is a napkin with a spoon on top on a dark wooden table.
  • Black and white photograph of a waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff, surrounded by tall pine trees in a forest.
  • An art exhibition titled "Mycological Stories" features photographs and sculptures related to fungi, displayed in an industrial space with black walls and track lighting.
  • Artwork of eight different textured panels, arranged in four rows with two panels each, displayed vertically. The panels showcase various patterns including smooth, speckled, wavy, and rough textures.