Liz Li (she/they) is an artist and designer based in Los Angeles (Tongva/Chumash land).

Overview

As a graphic designer specializing in print, branding, and editorial design, Li is particularly inspired by projects that support social good and uplift people of color.

Background
As a second generation Chinese American, Li’s background drives her to explore Asian American-ness through design and illustration. Because of this, she aims to make inclusive storytelling and cultural history accessible through design. Her work weaponizes playfulness to engage all types of people to think critically about dominant narratives that exclude or misrepresent marginalized people.

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Outside of the office:
Beyond work, Liz likes to spend her time hiking, knitting her own clothes, and cooking new recipes! Some of her favorite treats are char siu buns, crepes with strawberries and Nutella, and peanut M&Ms. Her favorite animal is the South American rodent called the viscacha who is known for always looking like it could use a nice long nap—not unlike Liz herself.

roasemary foccacia loaf baked by Liz Li

a viscacha, looking oh-so adorable yet oh-so tired

Me in a vibe

Here’s what Liz is usually listening to these days. Get to know her through a playlist of her favorite songs!!

Projects that inspire me

Caps Lock by Ruben Pater
A book by Ruben Pater that retraces the relations between graphic design and capitalism. It is an inspirational book full of sources for design students, educators, and visual communicators all over the world.

Inclusive Sans | Olivia King
A text font designed for accessibility and readability. It is inspired by the friendly personality of contemporary neo-grotesques while incorporating key features to make it highly legible in all uses.

Sam Nakahira’s Historical Comics
A collection of comics telling overlooked histories and iconic figures in an accessible way. Well-researched and visualized in Nakahira’s unique art style, these comics are a wonderful way to learn history.

We Wrote Obituaries While Praising Our God by Anné Fatima Syed
A book and installation that hold a collection of obituaries of attack victims from Islamophobic incidents.

Chinatown Community for Equitable Development (CCED)
An all volunteer, multi-ethnic, intergenerational organization based in Los Angeles Chinatown that builds community and grassroots power through organizing, education, and mutual help.