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Zhiqian Fu, also known as Laria, is from China and is currently pursuing an MFA in Illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design. She earned a B.A. in Media Art and Design from Hong Kong Baptist University. Her creations focus on visual storytelling, character design, and emotional expression through images, with a particular strength in dark-toned narrative illustration. She has a deep passion for Pop Art and the Dreamcore aesthetic, exploring how to integrate these styles into her own illustration and design practice.…Zhiqian Fu, also known as Laria, is from China and is currently pursuing an MFA in Illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design. She earned a B.A. in Media Art and Design from Hong Kong Baptist University. Her creations focus on visual storytelling, character design, and emotional expression through images, with a particular strength in dark-toned narrative illustration. She has a deep passion for Pop Art and the Dreamcore aesthetic, exploring how to integrate these styles into her own illustration and design practice.

Zhiqian Fu

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Zhiqian Fu, also known as Laria, is from China and is currently pursuing an MFA in Illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design. She earned a B.A. in Media Art and Design from Hong Kong Baptist University. Her creations focus on visual storytelling, character design, and emotional expression through images, with a particular strength in dark-toned narrative illustration. She has a deep passion for Pop Art and the Dreamcore aesthetic, exploring how to integrate these styles into her own illustration and design practice.…Zhiqian Fu, also known as Laria, is from China and is currently pursuing an MFA in Illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design. She earned a B.A. in Media Art and Design from Hong Kong Baptist University. Her creations focus on visual storytelling, character design, and emotional expression through images, with a particular strength in dark-toned narrative illustration. She has a deep passion for Pop Art and the Dreamcore aesthetic, exploring how to integrate these styles into her own illustration and design practice.

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Zhiqian Fu, also known as Laria, is from China and is currently pursuing an MFA in Illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design. She earned a B.A. in Media Art and Design from Hong Kong Baptist University. Her creations focus on visual storytelling, character design, and emotional expression through images, with a particular strength in dark-toned narrative illustration. She has a deep passion for Pop Art and the Dreamcore aesthetic, exploring how to integrate these styles into her own illustration and design practice.

Skills

Experience Level

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Editorial Illustration

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Book Illustration

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Logo

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Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Store Designer | Visual Lead | Winner – Most Popular Award at Chow Tai Fook – My Modern Store (Commercial Design Competition)

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Led the store visual positioning and layout planning. Conducted overall design direction and key illustration elements applied across store visuals and branded design assets to ensure brand consistency and visual impact. Translated Chow Tai Fook’s brand philosophy into a contemporary retail concept, balancing aesthetic expression with commercial appeal and customer experience. Collaborated with brand strategy and content team members to integrate concepts into cohesive design proposals and presentation materials. Final design ranked top in public voting and won the Most Popular Award.

Freelance Illustrator (Commission-based) at Independent / Online Platform

January 1, 2022 - Present

Designed custom digital illustrations for individual and small business clients, covering character, portrait, and stylized visual commissions. Managed end-to-end commission workflow, including brief clarification, concept development, revisions, and final asset delivery. Adapted illustration styles and visual direction to diverse client needs, ensuring satisfaction and repeat collaboration. Maintained consistent quality across multiple projects while managing parallel commissions.

Content & Visual Operations Intern at Sina (Guizhou)

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Supported official account content operations, working closely with editorial and design teams to prepare visual materials for news. Assisted in content distribution and performance tracking. Developed practical understanding of how visual presentation affects reach and audience engagement. Collaborated with content planners to adapt visual assets for different posting formats and platform requirements.