CINDY LI


is a multi-disciplinary designer based in NYC. She got her BFA in Design from School of Visual Arts, and she is now exploring new technologies at  ITP.



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︎︎︎Projects
01 FARMNYC
02 MONO
03 Magical Popup Book
04 Man and the Horse
05 Planty 
06 Title Sequence
07 The Allegory Book
08 Wilderness Act
09 Archi




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The Allegory Book

Editorial Design, 2023

This book combines two different types of content: photographs from the 2017 annual news journalism collection, and the classic allegorical story, "The Allegory of the Cave." By combining these two seemingly disparate elements, the book encourages readers to think more deeply about the relationship between words and images and how they can work together to tell a powerful and engaging story.

It is a unique book that merges abstract narration with visuals. While there may not be a direct correlation between the photographs and the text, this book emphasizes modernity in its approach.

The foundation of this book was built on a gradient of shades, which gradually darkens as the pages are turned, creating a progressive deepening of color. In addition, texturized paper was used to print the entire book, giving it a unique and tactile feel. The book was bound using staple binding, adding to its distinctive character.