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Hi! I'm Xile Peng, a detail-oriented Graphic Designer and Illustrator with hands-on experience across branding, editorial design, and visual storytelling. I've had the chance to work with cultural institutions and publishing companies, where I enjoy blending traditional and digital illustration techniques to create engaging and culturally rich visuals. I love bringing stories to life through my designs, whether it's for children's books, museums, or corporate projects. When I'm not designing, I enjoy researching cultural elements to infuse authenticity and depth into my work. My background studying in top U.S. design schools has helped me develop strong skills in both traditional media and modern digital tools. I’m passionate about creating visuals that are not just beautiful but also meaningful and memorable.…Hi! I'm Xile Peng, a detail-oriented Graphic Designer and Illustrator with hands-on experience across branding, editorial design, and visual storytelling. I've had the chance to work with cultural institutions and publishing companies, where I enjoy blending traditional and digital illustration techniques to create engaging and culturally rich visuals. I love bringing stories to life through my designs, whether it's for children's books, museums, or corporate projects. When I'm not designing, I enjoy researching cultural elements to infuse authenticity and depth into my work. My background studying in top U.S. design schools has helped me develop strong skills in both traditional media and modern digital tools. I’m passionate about creating visuals that are not just beautiful but also meaningful and memorable.

Xile Peng

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Book Illustrator, +1

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Hi! I'm Xile Peng, a detail-oriented Graphic Designer and Illustrator with hands-on experience across branding, editorial design, and visual storytelling. I've had the chance to work with cultural institutions and publishing companies, where I enjoy blending traditional and digital illustration techniques to create engaging and culturally rich visuals. I love bringing stories to life through my designs, whether it's for children's books, museums, or corporate projects. When I'm not designing, I enjoy researching cultural elements to infuse authenticity and depth into my work. My background studying in top U.S. design schools has helped me develop strong skills in both traditional media and modern digital tools. I’m passionate about creating visuals that are not just beautiful but also meaningful and memorable.…Hi! I'm Xile Peng, a detail-oriented Graphic Designer and Illustrator with hands-on experience across branding, editorial design, and visual storytelling. I've had the chance to work with cultural institutions and publishing companies, where I enjoy blending traditional and digital illustration techniques to create engaging and culturally rich visuals. I love bringing stories to life through my designs, whether it's for children's books, museums, or corporate projects. When I'm not designing, I enjoy researching cultural elements to infuse authenticity and depth into my work. My background studying in top U.S. design schools has helped me develop strong skills in both traditional media and modern digital tools. I’m passionate about creating visuals that are not just beautiful but also meaningful and memorable.

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Hi! I’m Xile Peng, a detail-oriented Graphic Designer and Illustrator with hands-on experience across branding, editorial design, and visual storytelling. I’ve had the chance to work with cultural institutions and publishing companies, where I enjoy blending traditional and digital illustration techniques to create engaging and culturally rich visuals. I love bringing stories to life through my designs, whether it’s for children’s books, museums, or corporate projects.

When I’m not designing, I enjoy researching cultural elements to infuse authenticity and depth into my work. My background studying in top U.S. design schools has helped me develop strong skills in both traditional media and modern digital tools. I’m passionate about creating visuals that are not just beautiful but also meaningful and memorable.

Skills

Illustration

Childrens Book Illustration

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Experience Level

Illustration

Expert

Childrens Book Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Pencil Illustration

Expert

Book Cover

Intermediate

Pen and Ink Illustration

Intermediate

Watercolour Illustration

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Chinese

Fluent

Work Experience

Design Intern at China Gold Coin Corporation, Beijing, China

May 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024

Participated in the review and selection of over 100 design proposals for collectible coin derivatives, providing critical analysis and visual insight to support decision-making. Contributed feedback and design recommendations to finalize key selections, including projects like the Sun Yat-sen University 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin and Chinese cultural derivative products.

Concept Designer at Puer Buyi Tea Co., Ltd.

June 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023

Conducted field research in Yunnan's Bai ethnic region to study architectural styles and tea-making processes. Designed three architectural concepts for the Puer Tea History Museum's exterior, with the final 'L-shaped' design selected for its seamless integration with the cultural landscape. Developed historical content strategies for promotional materials and film scripts to enhance narrative authenticity and audience engagement.

Illustration Designer at CITIC Press Group

July 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020

Created an original hand-drawn illustration for a children's mythology book illustrating a desert scene with a lion and child to enhance storytelling. Designed a 12-piece zodiac-themed illustration series for educational flashcards targeting children aged 0-3, combining engaging visuals with learning needs. Developed two dynamic book cover designs for adventure novels using AI tools and Adobe InDesign to produce visually compelling and market-ready artwork.

Design Intern at China Gold Coin Corporation

May 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024

Participated in the review and selection of 100+ design proposals for collectible coin derivatives, supporting decision-making with critical analysis and visual insight. Contributed feedback and design recommendations to finalize top selections, including the Sun Yat-sen University 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin and Chinese cultural derivative products.

Concept Designer at Puer Buyi Tea Co., Ltd.

June 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023

Conducted field research in Yunnan's Bai ethnic region to study architectural styles and tea-making processes. Designed three architectural concepts for the Puer Tea History Museum exterior, with the final "L-shaped" design selected for seamless integration with landscape and cultural context. Developed a historical content strategy for promotional materials and film scripts, enhancing narrative authenticity and audience engagement.

Illustration Designer at CITIC Press Group

July 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020

Created an original hand-drawn illustration for a children's mythology book portraying desert scenes to enhance storytelling. Designed a 12-piece zodiac-themed illustration series for educational flashcards for children aged 0-3, combining engaging visuals with age-appropriate learning concepts. Developed two dynamic book cover designs for adventure novels, leveraging AI tools and Adobe InDesign to create visually compelling and market-ready artwork.