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Leilani
Liu
Design.




A designer, storyteller, and curious observer of the in-between, I work at the intersection of the poetic and the practical—where visual systems meet emotional resonance. I see design not just as a tool to solve problems, but as a way to shape meaning and question how we live, feel, and connect.

My approach is concept-driven and rooted in craft, with a deep interest in materiality, typography, and storytelling across mediums. I believe design holds the power to slow things down—to encourage reflection in a world that often moves too fast. Whether I’m building a speculative system or shaping a dreamlike book, I’m always thinking about how design can speak to both the individual and the collective—quietly, honestly, and with intention.

In my book projects, I focus deeply on the relationship between content and layout. Every element of binding, structure, and composition is developed in direct response to the narrative. I’m drawn to the challenge of translating multi-dimensional concepts into flat visual language—exploring how spatial ideas or abstract thinking can take shape through typography, form, and page rhythm.

I consider materials as part of the storytelling—textures, paper grain, transparency, and mixed media all play a role. For me, the book is not just a container, but a living system: one that invites the reader to feel, pause, and move through content with both mind and hand.



Designs


Books
  1. Untimed Silence
  2. Unwritten by the Wind
  3. Cyclic Decode


Magazines
  1. Basin