Qianyin Du was born in Beijing, China, and received her bachelor's degree from Pratt Institute in New York. After graduating, she worked as an interior designer in Shanghai. Over time, she realized the importance of evolving both personally and professionally, which led her to pursue further studies. She is currently enrolled in the Master in Emergent Futures at IAAC and Elisava in Barcelona. She believes that design is not only about aesthetics — it’s also about innovation, functionality, and regeneration. For a better future, she believes we must strive for balance.