Our Founders

Yumeng Li & Zongheng Sun

Yumeng Li and Zongheng Sun, founders of Pear & Mulberry, have accrued over a decade of prowess in automotive and industrial design.

Their work, characterized by lightweight, ergonomic parametric design, intelligent mobility, and cutting-edge automotive interior HMI interfaces, has attracted a wide array of clients from luxury automotive brands like Toyota, Volkswagen, BMW, SAIC, Continental, Bosch, Johnson Controls, Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Volvo to athleisure and cosmetics sectors. They bring over a decade of expertise in integrating advanced technologies like DLP printing, computational design, and the use of robotic arms into the design process. Their pioneering applications of HBIM and AR/VR technologies are reshaping exhibition experiences in first-tier national museums. 

Esteemed institutions like MIT Media Lab, NASA, and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority rely on their insights to navigate challenges in mobility and human-computer interaction. Recognized with over 30 international awards, they also play pivotal roles in the Grand Juries of globally renowned design awards and associations.

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Books:

  • 2024, "Seventy-Two Nature Gifts in a Year: Time-Honored Artistry Melding with the Wisdom of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms", 256 Pages, PEAR & MULBERRY, BOSTON/USA, ISBN 9781961660106.

  • 2023, “HUI HOUSE: Unveiling Endangered Legacy”, 72 Pages, PEAR & MULBERRY, BOSTON/USA, ISBN 9781961660076. (Special Limited Edition )

  • 2023, "Design X Bio: Biomimicry Unfolding in Design and Innovation", 206 pages, PEAR & MULBERRY, BOSTON/USA, ISBN 9781961660014.