Qian Xiao graduated from Neijiang Normal University, majoring in Animation. Her early work included projects in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and North Carolina.

Since 2018, Qian has led layout and lantern design for projects in Boston, Seattle, Grand Rapids, Houston, Cleveland, and other U.S. cities. Specializing in zoo and botanical garden lantern design for 8 years, she integrates Chinese lantern storytelling with local landscapes to create smooth cultural journeys.

Designing a route is like choreography – it guides the emotional rhythm of the audience.