Hi, I’m Ran Wei, a Chinese illustrator and cartoonist working across editorial, children's books, and publishing illustration. As a Recent RISD student, I explore a lot with analog illustration combined with digital. As well as hand-lettering, typography, and Risograph printing, producing artist books, zines, and editorial work.

Ran Wei

Hi, I’m Ran Wei, a Chinese illustrator and cartoonist working across editorial, children's books, and publishing illustration. As a Recent RISD student, I explore a lot with analog illustration combined with digital. As well as hand-lettering, typography, and Risograph printing, producing artist books, zines, and editorial work.

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Hi, I’m Ran Wei, a Chinese illustrator and cartoonist working across editorial, children’s books, and publishing illustration.

As a Recent RISD student, I explore a lot with analog illustration combined with digital. As well as hand-lettering, typography, and Risograph printing, producing artist books, zines, and editorial work.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Teacher's Assistant — Foundation Drawing & Summer POP Program at RISD
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Facilitated critiques on technical drawing, composition, and conceptual development; mentored incoming students in building publishable portfolio work. Managed curriculum, student data, and live demonstrations for a college-preparatory summer illustration program.
Art Teacher & Curriculum Designer at ACE Education, NJ
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed illustration-based curricula for students ages 5–11, adapting children's storytelling and visual narrative techniques for classroom settings.
Freelance Illustrator & Designer at Various Clients
January 1, 2022 - Present
Formulated professional contracts and negotiated revision cycles to deliver tailored, client-focused visual solutions for local businesses, restaurants, and independent authors. Designed cohesive, visually engaging menus and illustrations for local dining establishments, balancing aesthetic character with clear information hierarchy and legibility.

Education

BFA, Illustration at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Typographic Studies at RISD
January 1, 2025 - July 1, 2026
Picture & Word — Children's Book Illustration at RISD
January 1, 2025 - July 1, 2026
Book & Cover Design — Calligraphy, Zines & Artist Books at RISD
January 1, 2026 - July 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other