Shay Malde

I’m Shay Malde, a social and expressive illustrator who loves emotional and visual storytelling. Currently completing my BA (Hons) Illustration at the University of Gloucestershire, I enjoy creating characters, worlds, and visuals that connect with people—whether that’s building a storyboard-driven animation or designing page layouts that make a publication feel immersive and easy to enjoy.

I also like sharing my art and learning through making: I grew my TikTok audience by posting fanart and character illustrations, and I’ve strengthened my skills with digital illustration in tools like Procreate and CapCut. Alongside my studies, I’ve worked in retail where I supported customers with design requests and image editing, and that mix of creativity and clear communication helps me collaborate confidently and bring fresh ideas to visual projects.