Sophie Yan is a Detroit-based designer and educator whose multidisciplinary practice bridges architecture, interior design, furniture, and textiles. Her work is rooted in creating objects and environments that awaken the senses and bring us into the present moment. She seeks to spark joy and curiosity by designing daily life experience and personal connection to space.

With over a decade of experience in the design industry, Sophie has contributed to a wide range of residential and commercial interior projects at various design firms. She is currently an Assistant Professor and the Program Director of Interior Design at Lawrence Technological University.

Sophie’s work has been featured in publications such as ArchDaily, Dwell, and The architect’s Newspaper, and exhibited at events including NYCxDesign, WantedDesign, Collective Design Fair, and Ventura Future during Milan Design Week. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in 3D Design from Cranbrook Academy of Art and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Sophie is a NCIDQ certified Interior Designer and is available for residential and commercial design work, consulting, and creative partnerships. If you’re interested in working together, please reach out at hello@sophieyan.com.