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 Academy of Art University    
                                                          MFA sept.2021-Dec.2024 
​Art Center College of Design                                                            
                                                            BFA sept.2014-Dec.2019 
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Art Education

A visual storyteller with a passion for character design, blending emotion, rhythm, and cultural influence. As a pianist, Studio Ghibli fan, and lifelong Harry Potter lover, I draw from diverse inspirations to create expressive, engaging characters.

Languages

English

Chinese

Work experience
 

Freelance Graphic Designer + Illustrator

Sept. 2015-2019

-Provide a cohesive brand direction for the restaurant group, including wall art, murals, and menus.

Wedding & Events Stationery Designer from Velvet Fox

-Assisted in creative direction of overall client deliverables and artistic production of   paper, acrylic, and wood materials.

-Conceptualized patterns and logos for weddings and corporate events.

Children's Storybook Writer, Self-employed

- Character development of Chinese-American characters infused with Japanese culture. - Shopify development for collection of children's books under my own label "`Lulu's Food Adventures".

Skills

Photoshop

Procreate

Illustrator

Blender

2010 - present
2010 - present

Interior Design Internship from Dayin interior Design 

Jan 2014- Aug 2014

-Rendered layouts for interior design of residential homes.

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