Graduating from the Central Academy of Arts & Design (now known as Tsinghua University's Academy of Arts & Design), Lin Yang is the chief designer of the Beijing Qingshang Architectural Ornamental Engineering Co Ltd. He has either directed or participated in many well-known Chinese projects, including the interior design for the reconstruction project of the National Library of China, the exhibition design of the Capital Museum's new halls, and the interior design for the reconstruction project of the National Art Museum of China.

Lin has been regarded as one of the most influential young and middle-aged designers of the IAID, one of China’s best 100 interior design architects and also one of China's top10 prominent designers.