Manqi(Maggie) Xu
Jersey City,United States
Summary
Creative technologist exploring the space between art and code. Experienced in TouchDesigner, Arduino, and generative systems that translate data, light, and motion into sensory experiences. Currently studying Interactive Media Arts and Computer Science at NYU, crafting interactive works that connect technology, emotion, and environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Creative Technologist Intern
CAOYUXISTUDIO
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted in a Dubai-based project by sourcing 3D assets of iconic regional plants such as palm trees, cleaning point cloud files, and building project files in TouchDesigner.
- Created a digital artwork titled “Four Gentlemen”, using AI-generated images/videos of The Chinese Four Gentlemen and four bird species, visualized through Particle GPU and feedback loops in TouchDesigner.
Creative Planning Intern
Fn Media Lab
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Contributed to the refinement and submission of a lighting installation proposal that was shortlisted for the 2025 Shanghai International Light Festival.
- Contributed to planning and design on projects for Hermès, China Vanke, Liangzi Island Digital Fireworks, and the 2024 Qiandao Lake International Biennale of Light Art, etc.
- Supported sensor testing and data collection using Arduino.
Projection Design Assistant
The Play “Hollow Cross”
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted in the content creation for the projection design using TouchDesigner.
- Helped with installation and on-site projection mapping of visual elements.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interactive Media Arts, Computer Science
New York University
New York City, NY05.2026
Skills
- Advanced in TouchDesigner for real-time interactive systems, generative visuals, and projection mapping
- Skilled in physical computing using Arduino for sensor integration and responsive installations
- Skilled in Nodejs and Express for web applications
- Other Software: TouchDesigner, Figma, MadMapper, Unity, Blender, Max 8, Modul8, Autodesk Fusion 360, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects
- Programming Languages: Python, Java, Java Script, HTML, CSS
- Languages: Chinese(Native), English(Fluent), Spanish (Elementary)
Timeline
Creative Technologist Intern
CAOYUXISTUDIO
05.2025 - 06.2025
Creative Planning Intern
Fn Media Lab
05.2024 - 07.2024
Projection Design Assistant
The Play “Hollow Cross”
03.2024 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interactive Media Arts, Computer Science
New York University