Designing ________

Gensler Brand Strategy

Summer 2022

Redesigning an underutilized classroom into a flexible collaboration workspace
for the Boys & Girls Club of Boston.

Redesigning an underutilized classroom into a flexible collaboration workspace for the Boys & Girls Club of Boston.

Location

Location

Boston, MA

Date

Date

May – Aug 2022

Role

Role

Brand Strategist

Industry

Industry

Architectural Branding

Challenge

Design a flexible multi-use space for students that encourages exploration, accommodates various activities, and cultivates imaginations.

Solution

"The Hidden Garden" is a resource-rich, multi-use haven for students, drawing inspiration from nature’s nurturing qualities to foster creativity, collaboration, and exploration.

Reflections

This project brought together my background in architecture and brand strategy through a shared belief: meaningful experiences begin with understanding people. Through site visits, stakeholder interviews, and strategic visioning sessions, I learned that the strongest ideas come from immersing yourself in the context before shaping the narrative. That lesson continues to inform how I approach design and storytelling today.

Don't hesitate to reach out!

Let’s create something together 😊

© Winnie Jiang 2026

Don’t hesitate to reach out!

Let’s create something together

😊

© Winnie Jiang 2026