Junyi Hu

Service Design (MA)

Not-A-Second-Bedroom (NAB) is a system solution transforming under-utilised high street bank branches into vibrant community hubs for female-led SMEs, aims to empower entrepreneurs through supportive workspaces, financial services and wellbeing products.

Team photo from the REDESIGN: Women's Health Hackathon at Dyson School of Design Engineering, where our team was awarded the Runner-up prize.

On-site research at Crystal Palace Park, engaging with local staff to understand the park's regeneration plan and its impact on the broader Bromley Borough as part of the Grand Challenge Project.

Team photo from the AcrossRCA project, collaborating with students from Service Design, Painting, Intelligent Mobility, Jewellery & Metal programmes.

About

Junyi Hu is a multidisciplinary Service Designer with a diverse background and a strong foundation in design principles. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from the University of the Arts London, specialising in Interior Design, Spatial Design, and Furniture Design. To broaden her understanding of the impact of design across various fields, Junyi expanded her skills as a UI/UX intern designer at designaffairs, part of Accenture, where she honed her visual design skills, strategic design thinking, and collaborative abilities while working with clients from a wide range of industries, including automotive, product development, and biopharmaceuticals. This experience laid a solid foundation for her transition into Service Design, blending her creative insight with strategic problem-solving.

Junyi is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Service Design at the Royal College of Art, graduating in September 2024. During her time at RCA, she has engaged in projects that closely collaborate with industry professionals across multiple sectors, including the retail industry, creative industries, aviation, financial services, and public sectors. These projects showcase her proficiency in delivering inclusive design solutions tailored to complex multi-stakeholder environments. She excels in using empathy, communication, design thinking, and storytelling to address both individual client needs and broader systemic challenges.

Junyi’s strong adaptability, industry vision, and collaborative approach enable her to tackle diverse design challenges effectively, and she aims to utilise these skills and experiences to drive meaningful social impact through innovative Service Design.

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