Hi, I am Lide
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Architecture Works

Lide Li

is a Designer, Consultant and Urbanist

I am a design-background graduate seeking to leverage my analytical and UI/UX skillsets to develop playful, clean, and meaningful products.

Education Experience

01

University of Cambridge

M.Phil. in Architecture and Urban Design
Clare Hall

02

University of California, Berkeley

College of Environmental Design Global Access Program

03

South China University of Technology

B.Eng. in Urban and Rural Planning
Best ten student of the year 2018

Skillset

Urban Design

I was trained as an architect and urban designer for 7 years. I used drawing and design to understand the city.

UX Design

I worked as a freelancer UX designer for 3 years, I enjoy the process of designing iteratively based on customers' needs.

UI Design

I have been a freelance graphic designer since high school. I did poster design, booklet design and VI design. I have been in charge of the publicity department of Student Union and TED x SCUT.

Data Visualiazation

I am familiar with python and GIS, which helped me to process spatial data. I once worked as Data Visualization Engineer for Citory Tech and Researcher for Beijing City Lab.

Consultant

I started doing consulting for enterprises in my graduate school. Up to now, I have been working with VOX supply, London, Vanke, Shanghai, Columbia Circle, Shanghai, and Signaloid.

Videomaking

Selected works

Unlocking the power of coffee grounds

Project Description:

GroundUP is a service in San Francisco aiming to collect and repurpose coffee grounds from individual brewers and use them as substitutes for wood to make furniture and logs. The service includes a home collection kit and an online supporting platform with a continuous rewarding system

Skillsets: 

Figma, Miro, Adobe Suite

My Contribution: 

Team Management
Organize Brainstorming Workshop
User Research
User Interface Design

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Memology Design System

Project Description:

Memology is a brand, a community and a product. It starts with an avatar-based messenging app. I worked as the UX Design Lead and Front-end developer for Memology

Skillsets: 

Figma, Miro, Adobe Suite

My Contribution: 

Team Management
Organize Brainstorming Workshop
User Research
User Interface Design

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Hercules Cambridge Internal Website Development

Project Description:

Hercules Cambridge (HC) is an online studio for designers and innovators in Cambridge. Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced creator.

Skillsets: 

Figma, Miro, Adobe Suite

My Contribution: 

User Research
User Interface Design

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UX Design

Tofu: the Voice-first Messenger

Feb 2022 - Present

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UX Design

AI Manga King

2022.6

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Urban Study and Design

Citizen-led Innovation Strategy to Destination Development in China

2022.1

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UX Design

YumAir | Airport Food Delivery Service Design

2021 SUMMER

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UI Design

Japan Global Research Center Logo

2021 Spring

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UX Design

Unlocking the power of coffee grounds

2021 Spring

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Urban Study and Design

A Sense-able Future Guide to Sabah’s Eco-tourism

2020 Winter

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UI Design

TED x SCUT

2017 Summer

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UI Design

Long Plan Communication

2018 Summer

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UX Design

Re-imagining Silk

2020 Summer

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Urban Study and Design

Oakland: From T.O.D to F.O.D

2020 Spring

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Urban Study and Design

Under Public Sphere

2019 Summer

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Urban Study and Design

Permanent Temporarity

2019 Summer

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Urban Study and Design

Expanding the Edges

2019 Spring

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Selected Works

Latest works

I am more than my work..

I believe good design stems from life experiences. I love cooking, baking, roller skating, and drawing in my free time ;)

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This is what people say about me

During the past 5 years, I have encountered so many kind and friendly instructors.

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Lide is one of the best designers I have worked with.
Tommy Haddock
Lecturer, CED, University of California, Berkeley
I think Lide is one of the most gifted people.
Marco Cenzatti
Lecturer, CED, University of California, Berkeley
Without any questions, Lide is a brilliant student with creativity, sophistication and passion. And I would rank him as a top-notch student among the undergraduates that I have taught in recent 5 years.
Xin Li
Lecturer, Department of Architecture, South China University of Technology

Life

My email is:
lideli.leo@gmail.com

Always down to collaborate to create a better experience. Let's get in touch ✌️.

urban studies

graphic design

web design

sociology

ui ux design

culture studies

anthropology

baking

photography

AI Manga
Generation
Reimagined

On the Edge of Water

2023-present

Spring issue
Aruthor: Lio Rower
14 pages

Welcome to 'On the Edge of Water,' a tale that flows with mystery, determination, and the exhilarating rhythm of rowing. Nestled in a tranquil riverside town, our story unravels around a college rowing team grappling with the shadows of a glorious past and an enigmatic present.As the once-thriving boat club languishes after a sudden, inexplicable loss, a beacon of hope emerges in Hiroki. A steadfast leader, Hiroki is driven by a vision to restore the club's former glory and unites a new crew to embark on this audacious journey.What starts as an ordinary day of practice turns into an extraordinary encounter that changes their course. An ordinary flock of ducks on the river reveals a figure from their past, leaving the team in bewildered amazement.As they row deeper into the narrative, they find themselves battling more than just the currents. Their synchronization improves, their speed increases, and they grow stronger with every stroke. But, as they navigate their path, shadows from the past begin to surface, threatening to capsize their progress.Beneath the surface of victory and team spirit, there lies a lurking danger, a secret that could shatter their newfound unity. Will the truth set them free or ensnare them further?'On the Edge of Water' is not just about the sport; it's about how, in the face of adversity, unity and resilience can chart a path to victory. Embark on this riveting journey as the team row, conquer, and reveal the story stroke by stroke. Strap in, hold your breath, and prepare to ride the tides!

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AI Manga King platform

2023

AI assistant
Character Management
Manga Management
Prompt Generation

Manga King and highlight its benefits:Introducing Manga King - the platform that empowers normal people to create stunning manga content with ease, using the power of AI. With our advanced AI technology powered by Midjourney and DALL-E, we provide everyone with a suite of powerful tools to co-create story plots, shape characters in different poses and expressions, and edit and panel manga like a pro.Manga King is designed to help people from all walks of life unleash their creativity and take their storytelling to the next level. With our intuitive interface and AI-powered tools, you can quickly and easily create manga that is visually stunning and captivating.Our co-creation feature allows you to collaborate with AI to develop unique story plots that fit your vision. You can also use our character generator to create characters with a wide range of poses and expressions, making it easy to bring your characters to life in your manga.Manga King's editing and paneling tools make it easy to create manga with a polished look and feel. With a vast library of resources and professional editing tools, you can create manga that stands out and captures the attention of your readers.As a side note, we're excited to hear that you're using our platform to create a manga about rowing with mystery, animals, and sports elements. It sounds like an exciting and engaging story, and we can't wait to see how you bring it to life with our powerful tools and AI technology. With Manga King, anyone can create amazing manga and share their stories with the world. So why wait? Start creating your own manga today!

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