Hi, I'm Kefan!
Hi, I'm Kefan!
Hi, I'm Kefan!
I’m a NYC/JC-based product designer with a background in illustration. I design clear, scalable digital systems, turning complex workflows into structured and reusable interaction experiences.
I’m a NYC/JC-based product designer with a background in illustration. I design clear, scalable digital systems, turning complex workflows into structured and reusable interaction experiences.
I combine visual storytelling with UX thinking to design experiences that are both visually thoughtful and user-friendly.
I combine visual storytelling with UX thinking to design experiences that are both visually thoughtful and user-friendly.
Outside of product design, I continue exploring illustration and cultural storytelling. 🗽🥡🥠🧧
Outside of product design, I continue exploring illustration and cultural storytelling. 🗽🥡🥠🧧
Experience
Experience
Welcome to Chinatown, Product Designer, 2024-2025
Edelman, Visual Designer, 2024
Fashion Institute of Technology, Illustration Mentor, 2022
Independent Artist, 2018-2021
Welcome to Chinatown, Product Designer, 2024-2025
Edelman, Visual Designer, 2024
Fashion Institute of Technology, Illustration Mentor, 2022
Independent Artist, 2018-2021
Education
Education
Maryland Institute College of Arts, MFA, Illustration Practice
Maryland Institute College of Arts, MFA, Illustration Practice
Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, BFA, Visual and Communication Design
Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, BFA, Visual and Communication Design
Awards
Awards
Society of Illustrators 68, Silver, 2025
Society of Illustrators 68, Silver, 2025
The Design Kid, Gold, 2025
The Design Kid, Gold, 2025
Graphic Design USA, Health + Wellness Design Awards (Mobile Interactive), 2025
Graphic Design USA, Health + Wellness Design Awards (Mobile Interactive), 2025
D&AD New Blood Portfolio, Winner, 2024
D&AD New Blood Portfolio, Winner, 2024
ADC Young Ones, Merit, 2023
ADC Young Ones, Merit, 2023
Society of Illustrators 65/64, Jury Selection, 2023/2022
Society of Illustrators 65/64, Jury Selection, 2023/2022
Communication Arts, Award of Excellence, 2022
Communication Arts, Award of Excellence, 2022
World Illustration Award, Highly (Advertising), 2022
World Illustration Award, Highly (Advertising), 2022
3X3 Illustration, NO.19 Merit (Advertising), 2022
3X3 Illustration, NO.19 Merit (Advertising), 2022
iJungle Illustration Award, Merit, 2022
iJungle Illustration Award, Merit, 2022
Features
Features
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Booooom Array2
I’m Kefan! Glad we could meet here.
Why don’t we collaborate, coffee chat or learn more? So let's connect!
© Kefan Shi, 2026
I’m Kefan! Glad we could meet here.
Why don’t we collaborate, coffee chat or learn more? So let's connect!
© Kefan Shi, 2026
I’m Kefan! Glad we could meet here.
Why don’t we collaborate, coffee chat or learn more? So let's connect!
© Kefan Shi, 2026