Kefan Shi

๐Ÿ˜„ Smile at challenges,

๐Ÿซต power through solutions!

I'm a NYC/JC-based illustrator and designer and love to bring ๐Ÿ˜ญ fun energy and accessible ideas โœ… to branding, campaigns, and products for young people.

I combine visual storytelling with UX thinking to shape experiences that are clear, playful, and emotionally resonant โ€” building creative systems that turn ideas into intuitive, user-centered moments across illustration, interface, and interaction.

Besides, this is my life,

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Experience

Welcome to Chinatown, Brand Designer & Illustrator, 2024-2025

Edelman, Visual Designerโ€”Mentee, 2024

Fashion Institute of Technology, Illustration Mentor, 2022

Independent Artist, 2018-2021 ๐Ÿ”—

Education

Maryland Institute College of Arts ,MFA, Illustration Practice

Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, BFA, Illustration of Visual Design

Awards

D&AD New Blood Portfolio, Winner, 2024

ADC Young Ones, Merit, 2023

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

Communication Arts, shortlist, 2020

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