Sharing Dreams/Compartiendo Sueños 2007:
Design in Culture/Diseño en Cultura

Lillian Lee

In our technology-driven world we are always within virtual reach of each other and are constantly updating our “to-do” lists. However there is a yearning for a slower pace where we can meaningfully connect with one another without being interrupted by schedules and deadlines. Child’s play, a game of string figures or cat’s cradle, can take us back to a time when we passed the hours enjoying a simple game with a friend. Using only a piece of string and a creative mind, cat’s cradle is a symbol of how we can connect and create with each other even if we do not speak the same language. This game has been passed down from generation to generation, from China to Africa to the Americas and is just as magical and fun as the first time we played it.

Bio

Based in New York City, Lillian Lee has been channeling her energy, passion for social causes and attention to nuances and details into her design work with a focus primarily in print. A firm believer of her idol Charles Eames’ charge to “Take your pleasures seriously”, Lillian has worked hard to create her second career. Every moment she is immersed in her field, keeping fresh and innovative while working for a client or volunteering her services to the city’s non-profit organizations. Having lived in Hong Kong for four years and traveled widely throughout Asia, Lillian’s design sensibility is heavily influenced by the East. She holds a Bachelors degree in Economics and Psychology from Wellesley College and an Associate degree in Graphic Design from Parsons The New School for Design