I am Cindy Wang and I am a rising senior majoring in BFA illustration at Parsons School of Design. My work spans from book illustration, comic arts, concept arts and character design. Since childhood, I have always been inspired by picture books and loved telling stories and expressing my feelings through my artwork. My main inspirations come from family and friends, animals and fantasy themes. I aim to share my experiences and thoughts through art so that others feel less alone and more understood.

Cindy Wang

I am Cindy Wang and I am a rising senior majoring in BFA illustration at Parsons School of Design. My work spans from book illustration, comic arts, concept arts and character design. Since childhood, I have always been inspired by picture books and loved telling stories and expressing my feelings through my artwork. My main inspirations come from family and friends, animals and fantasy themes. I aim to share my experiences and thoughts through art so that others feel less alone and more understood.

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I am Cindy Wang and I am a rising senior majoring in BFA illustration at Parsons School of Design. My work spans from book illustration, comic arts, concept arts and character design. Since childhood, I have always been inspired by picture books and loved telling stories and expressing my feelings through my artwork. My main inspirations come from family and friends, animals and fantasy themes. I aim to share my experiences and thoughts through art so that others feel less alone and more understood.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator at New School Free Press
February 1, 2026 - Present
Created original illustrations for The New School Free Press, The New School’s student-run newspaper, to accompany editorial stories and digital articles.
Illustrator for Mannes Sounds Festival at The New School at The New School
February 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Created original illustrations inspired by Commedia dell’Arte for College of Performing Arts event at Mannes, with work displayed in theater lobby exhibitions and projected during live performances.
Remote Illustrator Intern at Quilly
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Created original, brand-aligned illustrations for the Quilly app, a mission-driven startup focused on helping college students build support systems and community on campus. Collaborated remotely with the design and marketing teams to develop emotionally resonant visuals while adapting to a fast-evolving brand identity.
Concept Art Intern at BAIOO Family Interactive Limited
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Assisted in the development and revision of character designs in video games, visual storytelling illustration, etc., with various software applications including Adobe Photoshop.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Parsons School of Design
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2027
High School Diploma at Interlochen Arts Academy
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2023 National Gold Medal
January 1, 2023 - May 18, 2026
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2023 Gold Key Award & American Vision Nominee
January 1, 2023 - May 18, 2026
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2023: Two Gold Key Awards, Three Silver Key Awards, One Honorable Mention
January 1, 2023 - May 18, 2026
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2022 Gold Key Award
January 1, 2022 - May 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services