Asaad Zein

4+ years experience in interior/product design highly skilled in
coordinating with key suppliers and implementing cost-effective
design projects for both interior and product design. Proficient in
conducting extensive research on new trends and techniques to
execute the design in the desired taste

Arch. Francesco Praderio - 2021 (Italy)

Intern

Participated in: Design and execution of a table light along with several architectural and interior projects.

NFDS - 2017-2020 (Lebanon)

Junior Designer

Nayef Francis is a Lebanese designer who is specialized in interior & furniture and lighting design with a focus on the creation of objects where functionality dictates shape and form

Participated and Supervised :

Product, furniture, and interior design

Execution Drawings

Production supervision - Material selection - Quality Control

Interior design: concept execution - Site supervision

Translated schematic ideas into prototypes

Karim Beckdache - 2016 (Lebanon)

intern

Bartartine Restaurant:

ABC Ashrafieh: Development of the outdoor area execution drawings along with all necessary schedules and details

Dbayye: Design development of outdoor terrace layout and development of a 3d visual

Residential:

Villa Wissam Tawil: Development and execution of 3d printed model with all necessary drawings.

FREELANCE 2018 - Present 

OMT Office, Lebanon

Researched trends to incorporate into a business office.

Developed a key client relationship by providing design solutions that met his needs and budget.

Carefully reviewed contractor submittals.

Programmed space requirements from schematic design to construction documents phase and installation.

Rabieh House, Lebanon

Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specification and visual renderings of the designed spaces 

Facilitated requests regarding product information,

Installation methods and product upgrade options

Villa Ghazal Lebanon

Villa Ghazal is a villa located in Ras el Matn lebanon were Ras el-Matn is a town in Lebanon located on the western steep slopes of Mount Lebanon, in the upper Matn (al-Matn al-A’la) section at varying elevation between 800 and 1000 m above sea level. It’s known for its panoramic views and pine trees and its location giving a view to the western sections of el-Matn and the Mediterranean Sea. I was assigned by Karim Bechdache studio to generate 3d renders of the Villa.

Residential Studio, Italy

A Studio in the center of Milano with the perfect use of colors and the least budget possible was created with precision. Milan is known with its small apartments and high rental prices. I was able to fit a living room along with a dining and kitchenette in the space. Using light colors helped me to creating a spacious looking space in order to serve the tightness of it

Renovation of an office complex in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

A multi-functional space were to be designed that can be described as a true integration of different functions in time and space. This is different from mixed-use development that compartmentalizes the various uses within the offices.

An acoustics ceiling with lights and speakers along with railing system was created in order to have a board’s system form brain storming purposes. These boards can be used as brainstorming boards or as partitioning boards. Creating a colorful space would help the employees get away from the working mood into a lighter and more joyful mood.

Saloua Raouda Choucair Foundation, Lebanon

Ras el matn - Lebanon

Saloua Raouda Choucair is one of the most respected living artists in Lebanon, though her work is little known outside of her home country. I proudly had the opportunity to design the open storage system for the Saloua’s art work. The project was done with 6 intensive working weeks. I was assigned by the Lebanese architect Karim Bechdache to be responsible for this project from A to Z

Monte Generoso 27, Italy

This project was one of the delicate projects among the rest. We were working on a proposal to get the approval from the municipality of Milano and from the client. This project helped me understand how the municipality works on preserving the traditional look of the city. We have stumbled up on some difficulties but at the end we have submitted some options and we were asked to change some things in order to coexist with the surrounding in terms of colors, materials, and façade division. I have worked on creating the 3d model of the building and rendering it and add it to the existing picture of the street. Afterwards we have got the approval of the client and waiting for that approval of the municipality.

Masters Degree in Integrated Product Design
Politecnico di Milano MGPA : 100/110

Bachelor Degree in Interior Design MGPA :3.23/4.0 (With honors)
Lebanese American University (LAU), Beirut, Lebanon