With the spread of digital information, the opportunities for writing and reading have become much less than before, instead visuals are important. Utopian City Planning is rethinks about modern typography, the motifs and letters found in architecture are fused to create a new order of typography and explores new visual possibilities for typography. At the same time, also emphasizes the relationship with the "clarity" of typography.

Qiuyu Li (Alex) arrived in Japan in 2013. After obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Information Science, he pursued design research under the guidance of Prof. Yoshimaru Takahashi. His experimental work has earned numerous awards both domestically and internationally. In 2024, he received a Doctorate in Fine Arts. He is a member of prestigious organizations such as the New York Type Directors Club (NY TDC), World Design Consortium (WDC), International Association of Designers (IAD), International Design Club (IDC), and Alliance of International Business Associations (AIBA), where he actively contributes to their missions and initiatives. His work has been included in Switzerland's Museum of Avant-garde（MA-g)'s collection and is part of its permanent exhibition. ​ ​

The "Utopian City Planning" is an individual doctoral research subject. The purpose of this study is to explore future possibilities in Modern typography. QiuYu Li is enrolled in a doctoral course at Osaka University of Arts. and as same time, usually do art activities as an graphic artist. The artist name during the activity period is "SYUJI L Volkov".