Yiyi Chen

Yiyi Chen – Designer

A professional illustrator who have experience in book illustrations, editorial illustrations. Feel free to check out my portfolio

Overview

My style of illustration is characterized by a geometric shape-based style with some patterns and vibrant colors that capture the imagination of readers of all ages. When working with me, you can expect timely communication, a collaborative approach, and an aim to bring your story to life in a beautiful way.

Thank you for considering me for your next book illustration project. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and bring your vision to life!

Selected Clients:

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Canopy Atlanta

Collection Arts Brewing

Wall Street Journal

Rebel Girls

Buzzfeed News

Bilibili

Hunan Education Press

Hylla Hotel

Services
Non-Fiction
Health & Wellbeing Psychology Sex & Relationships
Fiction
Middle Grade Picture Books
Languages
English
Awards
  • iJungle Illustration Award, Merit, 2020
  • Applied Arts Annual Student Awards, Winner, 2021
  • JIA Illustration Award Bronze, 2022
  • Society of Illustrators 65, Jury Selection, 2022
  • Illustration West 61, Honorable Mention, 2023
Certifications
  • Illustration, M.F.A. Degree, Savannah College of Art and Design

Work experience

Self-employed

Dec, 2021 — Present
My work fills the pages of The Wall Street Journal and BuzzFeed News. I am also the illustrator for the comic column of Pupil’s Guide, a national children’s magazine in China published by Hunan Education Press. I have collaborated with Rebel Girls creating the portrait in the book called "100 Inspiring Young Changemakers".

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Anna P.

Anna P.

Dec, 2024

If you’re on the fence about working with this artist, I’m here to tell you to DO IT! Besides being incredibly talented and creative, she is open to feedback and collaborative, which was so valuable to me as a new author. Yiyi was able to bring my story to life beyond what I could have imagined, ...
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