Zilian(Joy) Li
China
Zilian (Joy) Li is aresilient creative entrepreneur and design strategistspecializing inbrand experience, storytelling, and cross-cultural design. Committed tobridging business, culture, and design, she blendsvisual communication, user experience, and strategic brandingto create immersive narratives. Growing up in China and studying inglobal hubs such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and the U.S., she developed a unique perspective that mergesEastern philosophies with modern creative strategies. Throughout her journey, Joy recognized the challenges that creators, entrepreneurs, and artists face in bringing ideas to life due tobarriers in access, strategy, and cross-cultural understanding. Driven by a passion forturning ideas into meaningful experiences, she foundedAmbiWishes, a platform wherebrand identity, design innovation, and storytelling intersect. By integratingstrategic thinking with artistic expression, she helps individuals and brandsnavigate global markets while staying true to their creative vision. She alsoco-founded GlowStar Art Foundation, recognizing the need forgreater artistic representation. The foundation providesmentorship, resources, and global exposure for emerging Chinese and Asian artists, fostering opportunities for creative talents to thrive internationally. Passionate aboutcultural storytelling and international collaboration, Joy is dedicated toamplifying Chinese creative voices on the world stage. Access Zilian(Joy) Li Newsroom
Featured Designs
Zilian(Joy) Li
Herbal Set Package
Chillwild blends traditional Chinese herbal wisdom with modern simplicity. Founded in 2024, the brand offers a natural alternative to synthetic supplements through a seamless wellness experience. Inspired by Lichun, the Start of Spring, the Limited Edition Herbal Set symbolizes renewal and balance. The packaging reflects shifting light and shadow, echoing the vitality of nature. Carefully selected herbs rooted in classical formulas are housed in biodegradable, plant based tea bags. A handcrafted bamboo joint cup made with traditional porcelain techniques adds a sense of ritual and elegance.
A' Packaging Design Award - Bronze (2025) - Access Zilian(Joy) Li Herbal Set Package Press Kit
Zilian(Joy) Li
Virtual Travel Interface
VoyEase is a user experience and interaction design created for a virtual travel platform. It was designed to support those who are unable to travel due to age, health, or distance, offering access to cultural exploration through real time visual sharing, voice interaction, and sensory feedback. Each journey is personalized through a wish based system, creating an immersive and emotionally meaningful travel experience from afar. The design aims to reduce social isolation and promote a more inclusive way to connect people, places, and stories across physical boundaries.
A' Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design Award - Iron (2025) - Access Zilian(Joy) Li Virtual Travel Interface Press Kit
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App Design
Igo is designed to bridge transportation gaps in low income communities by providing an affordable and efficient shared shuttle service. In car dependent cities like Los Angeles, limited public transit restricts job access, increases financial burdens, and hinders social mobility. Through intelligent route optimization and integrated job discovery, Igo enhances commuting efficiency while empowering users with better employment opportunities, promoting economic mobility and social inclusion.
A' Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design Award - Iron (2025) - Access Zilian(Joy) Li App Design Press Kit