Kefan Shi
I’m a NYC/JC-based designer informed by a background in illustration. I bring fun energy and accessible thinking to experiences for young people.
😄 I smile at challenges and power through solutions. I care deeply about how people feel and how stories are told.
I combine visual storytelling with UX thinking to shape experiences that are clear, playful, and emotionally resonant. I build creative systems that turn ideas into user-centered moments across illustration, interface, and interaction.
Besides, this is my life,
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Experience
Welcome to Chinatown, Product Designer & Brand Illustrator, 2024-2025
Edelman, Visual Designer, 2024
Fashion Institute of Technology, Illustration Mentor, 2022
Education
Maryland Institute College of Arts ,MFA, Illustration Practice
Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, BFA, Visual and Communication Design
Awards
Society of Illustrators 68, Silver, 2025
IDA Design Award, Honorable Mention (Mobile), 2025
The Design Kids Award, Gold, 2025
Graphic Design USA, Health + Wellness Design Awards (Mobile Interactive), 2025
D&AD New Blood Portfolio, Winner, 2024
Society of Illustrators 65/64, Jury Selection, 2023/2022
Communication Arts, Award of Excellence, 2022
World Illustration Award, Highly (Advertising), 2022
3X3 Illustration, NO.19 Merit (Advertising), 2022
iJungle Illustration Award, Merit, 2022
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