Joshua Tree Photo Diary

We roadtripped into the desert heart of California, a biome so different from anything I'd ever seen.

San Francisco Cable Car Animation Process

I was inspired by San Francisco's famous cable cars for this animation. I thought the uphill climb would be the perfect looping route to illustrate this city of hills.

The Blogging Sponge Animation

A fun lip sync animation test.

Animation, IllustrationSophia LiuMarch 12, 2018animation, 2d animation, character, illustration, video, lip sync, talking, audio, after effects, shirleyComment

Highway 5, A Horizontal Journey

Recently I've been getting into 2D illustration and animation. Learning After Effects is a game changer. I've been intrigued by looping animations that tell short stories.

Illustration, AnimationSophia LiuMarch 8, 20182d animation, highway 5, illustration, after effects, dribbble, car, road, freeway, californiaComment

Pivot

In life we don't fail. We pivot.

PersonalSophia LiuFebruary 26, 2018me, career, pivot, diaryComment

Hopelessly in Love

I'm still utterly in love with photography.

Personal, PhotographySophia LiuFebruary 13, 2018photography, i love photography, personal, career, thoughts, photographerComment

Why I Quit Social Media

We think we're some worldly, intelligent, trendy somebody when in reality we're standing on a chair yelling at everyone not to eat so we can 'gram the meal.

PersonalSophia LiuFebruary 13, 2018 Comment

UI Design: Project Access Web App

This past weekend I participated in Silicon Valley's first mental health hackathon. My team created a public health service web app that allows treatment-seeking individuals to take free screenings and connect to available providers.