Jocelyn Chiou

Jocelyn joined Utile in 2023 as an architectural and urban designer. She holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture with high honors from UC Berkeley and a Master in Architecture from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. Originally from the SF Bay Area, she has grown to appreciate the vernacular architecture and seasonal landscapes of New England.

Jocelyn finds interest in designing systems, zooming in and out when approaching design challenges, and orchestrating the choreography of the city. Prior to working at Utile, Jocelyn worked in both the public and private sectors on a range of urban scale projects. Most recently, she contributed to an artist residency masterplan as a designer at Johnston Marklee and served at SF Public Works as a fellow, envisioning the transformation of leftover freeway plots into vibrant open spaces. In addition to practice, Jocelyn has taught design studios through Harvard’s Design Discovery program and UC Berkeley’s embARC.

Outside of the office, Jocelyn enjoys mobilizing people to run, cycle, and gather for shared meals.