Tianran (Rita) Li

Tianran (Rita) Li is a product designer based in China. Rita studied industrial design in her undergraduate institution University of Illinois at Ubana-Champaign in the United States. During her bachelor’s studies, Rita focused on designing new products and services in a human centered approach. While she has accumulated knowledge about problem-solving and production processes, Rita is seeking post-graduate education at RCA for new inspiration and focus on user experience and inclusivity.

Bouncing between different countries as a teenager, Rita learned how to immerse herself in new cultures and environments every few years.  As a designer, Rita draws inspiration from life and find solutions that are versatile, a balance between theory and practicality, creativity and technology. She enjoys the process, from the users to the marketing, manufacturing, and engineering. Rita wants to create products that are elevated in both form and function. She recognizes those experiences that are often taken for granted in daily life and design to connect people with products that are adaptive and inclusive.