I’m a multidisciplinary graphic designer and illustrator currently with a passion for visual storytelling that bridges cultural history and contemporary design. My work spans design, illustration, branding, publications, and more. I often incorporate illustration with typography to create layered, meaningful narratives. I am dedicated to crafting thoughtful, accessible visuals that resonate emotionally and intellectually, drawing from and for diverse experiences and audiences.…

Rebecca Cheng

I’m a multidisciplinary graphic designer and illustrator currently with a passion for visual storytelling that bridges cultural history and contemporary design. My work spans design, illustration, branding, publications, and more. I often incorporate illustration with typography to create layered, meaningful narratives. I am dedicated to crafting thoughtful, accessible visuals that resonate emotionally and intellectually, drawing from and for diverse experiences and audiences.…

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I’m a multidisciplinary graphic designer and illustrator currently with a passion for visual storytelling that bridges cultural history and contemporary design.

My work spans design, illustration, branding, publications, and more. I often incorporate illustration with typography to create layered, meaningful narratives. I am dedicated to crafting thoughtful, accessible visuals that resonate emotionally and intellectually, drawing from and for diverse experiences and audiences.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual Design Intern at StyleSmith Studio
June 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Led rebranding and identity design projects by directing a team to update logos, palettes, typography, and various design collateral.
Creative Intern at The Alphabetters
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Produced graphic design and illustration work to support startup's social media, website, and other applications. Contributed to content and brand strategy development and style guide creation.
UI/UX Intern at Silatha
July 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Participated in UX design and the addition of a menstruation tracking extension for the app. Critically examined the current app and proposed a UX redesign.
R&D Intern at UC Berkeley Hygiene Heros
September 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Engaged in group research and curriculum design and development. Collaborated across teams leveraging bilingual skills in Chinese and English in partnership with the Chinese education system.
Graphic Design Contractor at LINQ
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Led web rebranding efforts producing a large library of over 100 resource images.
Graphic Design Associate at Tsai CITY Yale
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Created social media campaigns, event branding systems, and other design collateral in alignment with brand guidelines and client needs.
Graphic Designer at B.I.G @ Yale Cancer Center
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Systemized and created a large icon library for cells and anatomy supporting cancer research software development. Developed visual language for software interfaces.
Freelance Designer and Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - June 6, 2024
Undertook various design and illustration projects for private clients and Yale Schools of Art and Architecture.
Course Assistant at Stanford University Summer Institutes
January 1, 2023 - June 6, 2024
Assisted in courses related to Art, Design, Technology, and Product Design.

Education

BFA at Rhode Island School of Design
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
MFA Graphic Design at Yale University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
BFA Illustration at Rhode Island School of Design
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

NASPA Certified Peer Educator
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Life Sciences

Skills

Experience Level