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EDUCATION:
2023, Master in Museology New Media, IULM University, Milan/Italy
2017, Pneumatic Wearables, MIT Media Lab & CAUP(College of Architecture & Urban Planning), Massachusetts Institute of Technology & Tongji University, SHANGHAI/CHINA.
2012, Bachelor in Engineering, Automotive Interior Design & Engineering( CMF Design & HMI Interaction), Tongji University, SHANGHAI/CHINA.
MIXED EXHIBITIONS:
(2025) Reinventing Tradition Design Exhibition, Reddot Design Museum, Xiamen, China
(2025) Utopia 40X40 International Design Exhibition, New York, USA
(2025) Millepiani Space, Rome, Italy
(2025) CMC-Cultural Center, Milan, Italy (2024) Severe Winter, Global Contemporary Art Exhibition, Zhejiang, China (2024) HUI, TO GATHER, Bengbu Museum, Bengbu, China (2023) Digitalization. Evolution, Keqiao Intl. Convention Center, Zhejiang, China (2019) Pratt Institute Libraries, Brooklyn, NY, USA
(2019) MIT Museum, Cambridge, MA, USA
(2018) Digital Future 2018, CAUP × MIT Media Lab, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
EVENTS:
Cosignment with CODEX Foundation:
https://www.codexfoundation.org/store/pear-mulberr
y-what-we-keep-what-keeps-us-chinatown-between-thr
esholds/
Cosignment with Minnesota Center for Book Arts (MCBA -2026 Fore Edge Fair):
https://mnbookarts.org/shop/p/what-we-keep-what-ke
eps-us-chinatown-between-thresholds-artists-book-b
y-yumeng-li
AWARDS:
2023, Gold, International Design Awards (IDA) in Print / Books, USA
2023, Gold, International Design Awards (IDA) in Print / Books, USA
2022, Winner, iF DESIGN AWARD in Product, Medicine / Health, Germany
2022, Winner, iF DESIGN AWARD in Professional Concepts, Service Design Concepts, Germany
2022, Silver, International Design Awards (IDA) in Toy Design / Construction Toy, USA
2022, Top Design Winner (Top 3), European Product Design Award (EPDA) in Children Products
2022, Top Design Winner (Top 5), European Product Design Award (EPDA) in Life Science Design/Physical therapy and therapy products
2022, Winner (Final round in process, Top 4.4%), Design Intelligence Award (DIA) in Life Wisdom / New Technologies & New Materials
2022, Winner, Design Intelligence Award (DIA) in Digital Economy / Smart Community
2022, Shortlist Winner, IXDA Award in Disrupting, Engaging, Optimizing
2022, Top Design Winner (Top 6), European Product Design Award (EPDA) in Design for Society / Designs for Social Impact
2022, Winner, European Product Design Award (EPDA) in Design for Society / Design for Public Awareness
2022, Winner, European Product Design Award (EPDA) in Toy Design/Construction Toy
2022, Silver, International Design Awards (IDA) in Design For Society / Designs for Social Impact, USA
2022, Finalist, iF DESIGN AWARD in Communication, Campaigns / Advertising, Germany
2022, Bronze, International Design Awards (IDA) in Print / Print Advertising, USA
2021, Gold, International Design Awards (IDA) in Multimedia / Mobile / Web Application Design, USA
2021, Gold, International Design Awards (IDA) in Multimedia / Interactive Media, USA
2021, Silver, International Design Awards (IDA) in Accessory, USA
2021, Gold, International Design Awards (IDA) in Accessory, USA
2021, Best of Best, Creative Communication Award (C2A) in Other books- Books
2021, Gold, International Design Awards (IDA) in Sustainable fashion, USA
2021, Gold, International Design Awards (IDA) in Special Purpose Shoes, USA
2021, Gold, International Design Awards (IDA) in Footwear, USA
2020, Selection, Green Concept Award, Berlin, Germany
2019, Shortlist Winner, Lexus Design Award (LDA), New York, NY, USA
PRESS APPEARANCES:
2023, "ILSA YUMENG LI: A Journey Through Cross-Disciplinary Design, Entrepreneurship to Redefining the Future Innovation of Interactive Tangible Products", New York Weekly, NEW YORK/USA.
2023, "Innovative Design Projects That Are Helping Society from ePDA 2022 Winners", European Product Design Award, September.
2023, Sina News.
2023, "META.ZEN PLAYSET LETS ADULTS CALMLY BUILD THEIR OWN MINIATURE TRANQUIL GARDEN", Yanko Design, January.
2023, Urban Artery: Upcycling Accessory, JaamZIN Creative Magazine
2022, "Top 10 3D Printed Designs That Truly Define Sustainable Product Design", Yanko Design, November.
2022, "Top 10 3D-Printed Designs That Are The Best Of Sustainable Product Design", Yanko Design, September.
2022, "New Concept 3D Printing Shoe Fabric, Suitable For Developing Children", Sohu News, August.
2022, "These Shoes Use 3D Printed Fabric To Make Sure Kids’ Feet Grow Properly", Yanko Design, July.
2022, "We|Aver+: A Plus Is Brand New", Megosu, July.
2022, "3-Druck ermöglicht Herstellung von ergonomischen Schuhen für Kinder", 3D Natives, August, Germany.
Year Not Specified, "We|aver+ Therapeutic Shoes to Rehabilitate Developing Feet from Chronic Heel Discomfort", Tuvie Design.
2022, "We|aver+: Parametrically Designed Therapeutic Shoes Protect And Rehabilitate Rapidly-Developing Feet From Chronic Heel Discomfort For Children Aged 8-14", Designideas, July.
2022, Sohu News.
2020, "Green Concept Award Selection 2020", Green Product Book No.7, Page 122, January, Berlin, Germany.
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
Research on Effect of Urban Rainfall Runoff Pollution on Water Environment and Amount Accounting
- Intel ISEF 2011 Grand Awards, Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2011, Society for Science & the Public, Intel Foundation, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 05/2011
- National Runner-Up Winner, 25th China Adolescents Science & Technology Innovation Contest, China Education Department & China Association For Science and Technology, 08/2010
BOOKS:
2023, “HUI HOUSE: Unveiling Endangered Legacy”, 72 Pages, PEAR & MULBERRY, BOSTON/USA, ISBN 9781961660076.
2023, "Design X Bio: Biomimicry Unfolding in Design and Innovation", 206 pages, PEAR & MULBERRY, BOSTON/USA, ISBN 9781961660014.
2021, “Crystallization: The De(En)coding Art Journey”.
ACCOLADES:
Imagine Cup Microsoft 2022 Americas World Final
Merit-based (50.4% Tuition-Covered) Scholarship
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English (Advanced)
Chinese (Native)
German (Intermediate)
COURSES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS::
2017, Instructor, “Fabric Reengineering & Reconstruction”
2023, Visiting Instructor, Seminars about Design with Cultural Innovation
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS:
2025, International Association of Designers (IAD)
2025, International Design Club (IDC)
2025, Professional Member, American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
2025, International Council of Creative Industries (ICCI)
2025, Invited Member, The Alliance of International Business Associations (AIBA)
2024, World Design Consortium (WDC)
2023, Artist Committee, ArtisTie, SapiSelco, Italy
COLLECTIONS:
2026, Harvard Library (HOLLIS).
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2026, MIT Libraries.
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IT_INST/10692a4/alma9936053515506761]
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IT_INST/10692a4/alma9936053515406761]
[https://mit.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01M
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IT_INST/10692a4/alma9936053515706761]
2026, Wellesley College.
[https://libcat.wellesley.edu/Record/in00000704711
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2026, Syracuse University Libraries.
2026, the Ella Strong Denison Library at Scripps College.
2026, the University of Miami Libraries.
[https://miami.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/0
1UOML_INST/1n80bgo/alma991033051716702976]
2026, Donna Seager Fine Arts.
2026, San Francisco Center for the Book.
2026, The Ampersand Foundation (UK).
2026, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)'s Fleet Library.
[https://librarycat.risd.edu/record=b1831317~S4]
2026, University of California, Davis Shields Library.
[https://search.library.ucdavis.edu/permalink/01UC
D_INST/kueho9/alma991001793017803126]
2026, Ringling College of Art + Design Library.
[https://ringling.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalin
k/01RINGLING_INST/193nuds/alma993801873706101]
2024, Museum of Design, COMO/ITALY.
2023, Bengbu Museum, Anhui/China.
2017, CAUP Museum, MIT Media Lab & Tongji University, Shanghai/China.
JURY MEMBERSHIPS:
2025, World Brand Design Society (WBDS), In-House Design Awards and Student Design Awards
2025, Orpetron Web Design Award, Interaction & Interface
2024, A' Design Competition, COMO/ITALY
CLIENTELE:
2022, Artistie, Sapiselco
2017-2018, Global Muse International Art Education
2016-2017, Weltmeister Motor
2016, Continental Tires
2016, SAIC Motor
PORTFOLIO URL:
https://www.pear-mulberry.com/
RSS URL:
https://www.ilsali.com/
REGISTRATION DATE:
2024-02-06 15:39:09
COUNTRY/REGION:
United States of America
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Professional
Awards received by ILSA YUMENG LI
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Meta Zen Tactile Meditation Playset A' Design Award Winner for Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design Category in 2023 Yumeng Li for Pear and Mulberry |
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Hui House Limited Edition Artbook Bronze A' Design Award Winner for Print and Published Media Design Category in 2023 Yumeng Li for Pear and Mulberry |
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Hui House Architectural Exhibition Book Bronze A' Design Award Winner for Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Category in 2023 Yumeng Li for International Association of Hui Art & Studies |
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