Meet Angran Li of Los Angeles

Today we’d like to introduce you to Angran Li.

Hi Angran, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I grew up watching a lot of Heavey VFX imported Films coming from the US when I was in Beijing, China. I was always fascinated by the group of artists who’ve been building the scenes for the world inside the camera. From words to sentences to visual scenery, all the world-building elements have always been what I loved and am passionate about.

I spent a lot of time with friends since high school, shooting short films, music videos in my spare time, and I will work on feature sets as a Director’s Assistant during my summer break.

I always knew that to be able to work in the Art Department, I needed foundations by understanding the set builds. So I chose to study Interior Design for my BFA at Parsons in New York.

While I was in New York studying, I worked for the Theatre prop shops and interned for a Broadway Scenic Designer for over 2 years, and I had many different variations of experiences at Graphic offices, interior design studios, and different kinds of events like the Met Gala decor experiences.

I think all these various experiences made me who I am today.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It has been challenging every moment along my journey, and I think there will be more challenges coming my way. But I like challenges, all those make me feel excited.

And as a designer, I think a Good Designer always solves problems.

I used to feel that I didn’t know enough. When I saw my surrounding colleagues, I always wanted to spend every second to learn and learn more.

But now I think it’s more important to actually be more confident, and I should be more appreciative of my past journey and what I have already learned, and be more proactive as a leader.

Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
Don’t listen to others. Be True to yourself.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.angranli.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angranli.adg/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angran-li-2607a46a/