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Qiuyu Li was born in Beijing and moved to Japan in 2013, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Science and later a PhD in Fine Arts. He joined TOMBO Inc., a design firm, in 2024. With an interest in 20th-century constructivism, Li aims to incorporate East Asian aesthetics and explore new possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q1. Please give us a brief bio of yourself and your creative background.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hi, my name is Qiuyu Li. I was born in Beijing, China in 1992 and moved to Japan in 2013. After obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, I pursued my research in design under the guidance of Prof Yoshimaru Takahashi, and in 2024, I obtained a PhD in Fine Arts. That same year, I joined TOMBO Inc., a design firm based in Osaka. With a strong interest in the design principles of 20th-century constructivism, I aim to revitalize traditional constructivism by incorporating East Asian aesthetics and exploring new possibilities. My experimental results have won many national and international awards. I am also a member of prestigious organizations such as the World Design Consortium (WDC), the International Association of Designers (IAD), the International Design Club (IDC), and the Alliance of International Business Associations (AIBA). I actively engage with these communities, contributing to their missions and initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2. What made you become\/why did you choose to become a creative?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like many others, I had a strong interest in art and painting from a very young age, and my family provided me with as much support as possible. However, while I held this interest, what led me to decide to pursue a career in this field was when I entered university and was influenced by constructivism, which made me aspire to become a designer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3. Tell us more about your business\/company, job profile and what you do.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The design company I work for is a nine-member studio in Osaka. Our work focuses primarily on graphic design, including advertising, packaging, and branding. For every project, regardless of its size, we strive to provide our clients with the best possible solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q4. What does creativity mean to you? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creativity is a highly abstract and complex concept. Different people, with their different experiences, will undoubtedly offer different answers. I think creativity should not be just superficial. I’ve seen many designs that prioritize novelty in form but lose sight of the essence. In my opinion, novelty in form alone does not constitute true creativity. Creativity should be determined by functionality and should exist within our daily lives. Designs that convey information or provide convenience, among other similar functions, are those that truly exhibit creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q5. To you, what makes a ‘creative’ idea and\/or design?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I believe functionality determines creativity, and creativity exists in our daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This series of posters portrays the gradual evolution of one person’s admiration for another through the progressive transformation of Chinese characters’ forms. Admiration is not something that \u2026
(Read more at MUSE Creative Awards<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about this interview<\/a> with Xingyue Deng from China, the Gold Winner of the 2024 MUSE Creative Awards.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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