“It almost seems like you’re not giving yourself the permission to be happy,” she says.

PersonalSophia LiuJune 29, 2022personal, therapy, self love, self, happiness, me, life, life update, summer, childhoodComment

Westlake Homes: A Study of Modular Design

These houses were well-designed, functional, used quality materials, and have stood the test of time. I wanted to break down the essence of these homes, study modularity, and reassemble them into configurations that resemble my street today.

What I learned in 4 years as a product designer

About 4 years ago, I started my first job as a product designer at thredUP. Here are some things I’ve learned during my time there.

Design, TechSophia LiuApril 26, 2022design, product design, career, product designer, thredup, designer, ux designer, learning, work, design-resource-3Comment

Fashion through the generations

Shannon mentioned she had recently inherited clothing from her grandmother-in-law. I knew we had to do a shoot.

Fashion, PhotographySophia LiuMarch 26, 2022shannon, fashion, outfit, wardrobe, ucla, LA, photoshoot, fashion shoot, projectComment

I recreated Cher's closet from Clueless

Pushing the limits of a familiar design tool and playing with animation.

A New York Winter Wonderland Photo Diary

One of the most magical days of my life.

Travel, PhotographySophia LiuFebruary 21, 2022winter, winter in new york, new york, new york city, travel, travel diary, photo diary, winter travel, snow, central park, snow dayComment

Marvelous

A quick New York City fashion shoot with an old friend.

Photography, FashionSophia LiuFebruary 20, 2022anica, new york, new york city, outfit, fashion, fashion photography, vintageComment

Goodbye, Car

I recently sold my first car, and even though I really don’t care what I drive, I’m a little sad to have lost a piece of my early adulthood.

PersonalSophia LiuFebruary 10, 2022car, personal, adulthood, adultingComment

Weekend in San Luis Obispo: A 3-Day Itinerary

A perfect (Covid-friendly) weekend getaway to the Central Coast of California.

TravelSophia LiuJanuary 18, 2022san luis obispo, SLO, shareSLO, slo, cal poly san luis obispo, travel guide, travel, travel diary, travel blog, california, central coast, usaComment

2021: Year in Review

I get so lost in where I want to go I forget that the place I'm in is already quite magical. - Rupi Kaur

PersonalSophia LiuDecember 28, 2021personal, year in review, 2021Comment

Farm Folk

I feel so grounded in the earth, the changing seasons, and a slower pace of life that rewards you with much-needed peace and calm.

TravelSophia LiuDecember 24, 2021farm, fresno, winter in fresno, sanger, central valley, california, travel, roadtripComment

One-Light Portraits with Friends

I set up a casual portrait session in my office photo studio and revisited my favorite lighting setup: one light, one softbox, and a fan.