FELICITY ZHAO
FOUNDER
Felicity has worked with renowned firms such as Neri&Hu, Hodgson Design Associates, and GUD Group’s Vancouver headquarters. She was the spatial designer for the China Central Academy of Fine Arts’ 100th anniversary exhibition and worked as a UI and VI Visual Design Specialist at CIVIS Design Consulting that growned from MIT and Harvard Team.
Notable projects she has been involved in and completed include renovations of a boutique hotel in Minnapolis, “Asia Live” at the Louvre in France, Landmark Upgrade of interior and facade in Hong Kong, and mutipal luxury single houses in Vancouver.
Her design inspiration comes from films, fairy tales, novels, and nature. Her style integrates indoor and
outdoor spaces, natural elements, spacial narratives and storytelling. She describes her work as “rooms built with color, materials, and light that tell their own stories.”
Felicity has a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from Vancouver and Master’s degree in Interior Design from Pratt Institute.
ELVIN OU
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Elvin holds the role of Design Manager, leading the Visual Experience Design team at Coach, a part of Tapestry Inc., in New York, USA. Simultaneously, he serves as a visiting Assistant Professor at Pratt Institute, where he instructs a class on "Interactive Lighting Installation Design" within the interior design department. With a diverse background encompassing interior design and digital experience design, Elvin consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in his field.
Beyond his professional roles, Elvin's influence extends into the realm of design reviews, where he has served as a juror and guest critic, actively contributing to the growth of emerging talents. Moreover, Elvin has presented his work at international exhibitions, including the International Street Art Show in Times Square, New York, Art and Design Education: Future Lab at West Bund Art & Design in Shanghai, and the 7th Athens Digital Arts Festival (ADAF) - TACTUS in Athens. As a published artist, Elvin's creations have garnered recognition in notable magazines such as AlTiba9 and the Collector Art Book of Contemporary Art.
With a solid educational foundation—holding a BFA in Interior Design from Pratt Institute and an MPS in Interactive Telecommunications from Tisch School of the Arts, NYU—Elvin Ou remains a trailblazer in the design industry, continually pushing boundaries and inspiring the next generation of creatives.
“Felicity and Elvin are two passionate and creative designers with remarkable synergy. They listen attentively and transform ideas into reality with care and precision. With cutting-edge branding insights and a deep respect for traditional culture, they elevate every design and functionality they engage with, always staying true to the brand's core values. The unique "design ecosystem" of the Summerlake team endows them with a rich knowledge
base, while their cross-cultural backgrounds provide both an international perspective and traditional virtues. I find their blend of classical elegance and avant-garde innovation incredibly captivating.
The cohesion of the Summerlake team, combined with their exceptional project management and logistical support, has laid a solid foundation for my personal success, as well as the success of our business and clients.
Collaborating with such a young, passionate, and dedicated team has been nothing short of a gift. I look forward to future collaborations with Summerlake and congratulate those who have the privilege of working with them.”
- BRAND FOUNDER