Hi, I’m Liyao Liao, an illustrator and visual designer focused on visual development and character design. I love building expressive worlds for animation, games, and editorial projects, and I’ve delivered 25 production-ready T-shirt graphics for Daniel Rainn and self-published the multimedia zine YAOGUAI. I currently study at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, CA, pursuing a BFA in Illustration with a focus in Entertainment Arts, and I enjoy color scripting, end-to-end print production, and combining traditional media with digital tools.…

Liyao Liao

Hi, I’m Liyao Liao, an illustrator and visual designer focused on visual development and character design. I love building expressive worlds for animation, games, and editorial projects, and I’ve delivered 25 production-ready T-shirt graphics for Daniel Rainn and self-published the multimedia zine YAOGUAI. I currently study at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, CA, pursuing a BFA in Illustration with a focus in Entertainment Arts, and I enjoy color scripting, end-to-end print production, and combining traditional media with digital tools.…

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Hi, I’m Liyao Liao, an illustrator and visual designer focused on visual development and character design. I love building expressive worlds for animation, games, and editorial projects, and I’ve delivered 25 production-ready T-shirt graphics for Daniel Rainn and self-published the multimedia zine YAOGUAI.

I currently study at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, CA, pursuing a BFA in Illustration with a focus in Entertainment Arts, and I enjoy color scripting, end-to-end print production, and combining traditional media with digital tools.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Designer at YAOGUAI! zine
August 1, 2025 - Present
Created and designed a multimedia periodical zine from concept to print; self-published.
Designer at Daniel Rainn
November 1, 2025 - Present
Ideated and finalised 25 designs and CAD for Daniel Rainn clothing, used on T-shirts sold in Cracker Barrel.
CPD Mentorship Participant at ArtCenter College of Design
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Worked with mentor Andrew Pena to develop graphics and brand strategies for YAOGUAI; bi-weekly check-ins.
Peer Coach at ArtCenter College of Design
April 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
One-on-one coaching to help students with academic life, including portfolio development, time management, and class recommendations.
Teaching Assistant (Portfolio Design Lab) at ArtCenter College of Design
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Organized teaching materials on Canvas and Google Drive; coordinated class activities to facilitate portfolio development and graduation.
Teaching Assistant (Basics of Ceramics Hand Building) at ArtCenter College of Design
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Organized teaching materials on Canvas; facilitated in-class demonstrations for ceramics.
Copy Center Worker at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Assisted customers with print demands across papers and binding, prepared files for prints.
Freelance Content Designer at Y2ARTS Singapore
May 1, 2021 - Present
Researched and produced a video using After Effects to advertise an upcoming gallery show.
Props Designer at Hwa Chong Institution (Singapore) – Centennial Musical
January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Props design and construction for the centennial musical.
Art Department / Set Designer at Nanyang Girls’ High School (Singapore) – Centennial Documentary
January 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Set and props design and construction; production assistance for the centennial documentary.
Page Artist at Orbis Zine
January 1, 2026 - Present
Created one original landscape illustration from concept to finish to be printed in a magazine.
Founder / Designer at YAOGUAI! zine
August 1, 2025 - Present
Created and designed multimedia periodical zines, YAOGUAI, from concept to print, to be self-published.
Designer at Daniel Rainn DesignStorm
November 1, 2025 - Present
Ideated and finalised 25 designs and CAD for the clothing brand Daniel Rainn, to be used on tshirts sold in Cracker Barrel.
CPD Mentorship Participant at ArtCenter CPD Mentorship
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Worked with mentor Andrew Pena with bi-weekly check-ins to develop graphics and brand strategies for my personal brand, YAOGUAI.
Props Department at Hwa Chong Institution (Singapore)
January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Props design and construction for the centennial musical of Hwa Chong Institution (Singapore).
Page Artist at Orbis Zine (Orbis Globus Art Inc.)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Created one original landscape illustration from concept to finish to be printed in a magazine.
Zine Designer at YAOGUAI! zine
August 1, 2025 - Present
Created and designed multimedia periodical zines, YAOGUAI, from concept to print, to be self-published.
CAD Designer / Graphic Designer at Daniel Rainn DesignStorm
November 1, 2025 - Present
Ideated and finalised 25 designs and CAD for the clothing brand Daniel Rainn, to be used on t-shirts sold in Cracker Barrel.
CPD Mentorship at ArtCenter College of Design
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Worked with mentor Andrew Pena with bi-weekly check-ins to develop graphics and brand strategies for my personal brand, YAOGUAI.
Content Designer at Y2ARTS
May 1, 2021 - Present
Researched and produced a video using Adobe After Effects to advertise for an upcoming gallery show.
Props Designer/Technician at Hwa Chong Institution
January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Props design and construction for the centennial musical of Hwa Chong Institution (Singapore).

Education

BFA (Honors) in Illustration with a Focus in Entertainment Arts; Minor in Creative Writing at ArtCenter College of Design
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
BFA (Honors) in Illustration with a Focus in Entertainment Arts; Minor in Creative Writing at ArtCenter College of Design
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
BFA (Honors) in Illustration with a Focus in Entertainment Arts at ArtCenter College of Design
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025

Qualifications

UG Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
ArtCenter Donor Scholarship
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Runner-Up, Creative Quarterly 82 Student Category
January 1, 2025 - January 29, 2026
ArtCenter UG Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
ArtCenter Donor Scholarship
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Software & Internet

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