I am a senior graphic designer and artist illustrator based in Dubai, UAE, with extensive experience in branding, typography, packaging, publication design, illustration, motion, and visual communication. As a co-founder and Art Director of the Shanghai-based design studio THURSDAY-FREE, I have honed my skills in conceptual thinking, visual storytelling, and strategic design through various exhibitions, collaborations, and awards. Over the years, I have taken on creative leadership roles such as Creative Director for the LuminoCity Festival in New York and Angle Gallery in Shanghai, focusing on branding strategy, visual identity, and curation. My work involves a blend of traditional and AI-driven design tools, allowing me to deliver innovative and effective visual solutions to diverse projects around the world.…

Wei Shao

I am a senior graphic designer and artist illustrator based in Dubai, UAE, with extensive experience in branding, typography, packaging, publication design, illustration, motion, and visual communication. As a co-founder and Art Director of the Shanghai-based design studio THURSDAY-FREE, I have honed my skills in conceptual thinking, visual storytelling, and strategic design through various exhibitions, collaborations, and awards. Over the years, I have taken on creative leadership roles such as Creative Director for the LuminoCity Festival in New York and Angle Gallery in Shanghai, focusing on branding strategy, visual identity, and curation. My work involves a blend of traditional and AI-driven design tools, allowing me to deliver innovative and effective visual solutions to diverse projects around the world.…

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I am a senior graphic designer and artist illustrator based in Dubai, UAE, with extensive experience in branding, typography, packaging, publication design, illustration, motion, and visual communication. As a co-founder and Art Director of the Shanghai-based design studio THURSDAY-FREE, I have honed my skills in conceptual thinking, visual storytelling, and strategic design through various exhibitions, collaborations, and awards.

Over the years, I have taken on creative leadership roles such as Creative Director for the LuminoCity Festival in New York and Angle Gallery in Shanghai, focusing on branding strategy, visual identity, and curation. My work involves a blend of traditional and AI-driven design tools, allowing me to deliver innovative and effective visual solutions to diverse projects around the world.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Creative Director at LuminoCity Festival
December 31, 2025 - September 3, 2025
Led branding strategy and visual identity development for the festival, including signage design and visual assets for social media campaigns.
Co-founder and Art Director at THURSDAY-FREE
December 31, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Directed branding design and visual identity projects, including packaging, campaigns, motion graphics, and photography directions.
Creative Director & Curator at Angle Gallery
December 31, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Managed overall visual identity for exhibitions, curated shows, and created onsite materials and social media visual assets.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Vogue and L'Officiel, China
December 31, 2018 - September 3, 2025
Provided freelance graphic design and illustration services for leading fashion magazines.
Collaborative Design Artist at Jo Malone
December 31, 2018 - September 3, 2025
Collaborated on design projects in Shanghai focusing on artistic contributions.
Freelance Graphic Designer at WX-DESIGN
December 31, 2014 - September 3, 2025
Offered freelance graphic design services based in Beijing and Guangzhou.

Education

M.A., Communication Design (Distinction) at Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
B.A., Visual Communication Design (Excellence Design) at Jiangnan University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other