Yichu is a Senior Designer at AW–ARCH with expertise in all phases of design for educational, commercial, and residential projects. He is a LEED Green Associate and possesses a wide  array of skills in 3D modeling and numerous other platforms. He served as a teaching and a research assistant and was awarded a graduate fellowship while attending the Rhode Island School of Design.

Yichu received an M.Des. in interior architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design, and a B.F.A in Environmental Design from Xiamen University.