Xiaoyin is an illustrator and a graphic designer from Northern China who moved to New York when entering college. She expresses her ideas through digital medium, and her passion for storytelling led her to find her focus in picture book illustration and book cover design. She is especially interested in package design, and her passion for storytelling melds into her interest by telling stories of each product through visualizing each product’s story with her illustrations.

Xiaoyin Yan

Xiaoyin is an illustrator and a graphic designer from Northern China who moved to New York when entering college. She expresses her ideas through digital medium, and her passion for storytelling led her to find her focus in picture book illustration and book cover design. She is especially interested in package design, and her passion for storytelling melds into her interest by telling stories of each product through visualizing each product’s story with her illustrations.

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Xiaoyin is an illustrator and a graphic designer from Northern China who moved to New York when entering college. She expresses her ideas through digital medium, and her passion for storytelling led her to find her focus in picture book illustration and book cover design. She is especially interested in package design, and her passion for storytelling melds into her interest by telling stories of each product through visualizing each product’s story with her illustrations.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Lab Monitor at Fashion Institute of Technology
March 1, 2025 - Present
Managed print orders and coordinated production tasks at PrintFX Lab. Communicated with students and faculty professionally in person and via email. Maintained and organized lab materials and workspaces. Assisted with laser cutting and 3D printing operations.
Freelance Illustrator/Designer
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Created character designs, editorial illustrations, graphic and banner designs for YouTube channels. Developed packaging and surface design projects for sports and graphic novel clients.
Content Artist (Volunteer)
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Produced editorial illustrations for articles published by a nonprofit art organization.
Freelance Illustrator/Designer at Self-employed
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Created character designs, editorial illustrations, graphic and banner designs for YouTubers. Developed packaging and surface design projects for sports and graphic novel clients.
Content Artist (Volunteer) at Nonprofit art organization
January 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Produced editorial illustrations for articles published by a nonprofit art organization.

Education

Master in Fine Arts in Illustration at Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor in Fine Arts in Illustration at Maryland Institute College of Art
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
Master of Fine Arts in Illustration at Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Maryland Institute College of Art
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
Master of Fine Arts in Illustration at Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Maryland Institute College of Art
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

Creative Vision Award
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
MICA Recognition Award
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Starr Foundation Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
MICA Achievement Award
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
C.V. Starr Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Winifred M. Gordon ‘28 International Programs Awards
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
iJUNGLE Merit Award
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Dots x Circles Illustration Awards
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Sanya Tropical City International Art Competition
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Creative Vision Award
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
MICA Recognition Award
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Starr Foundation Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
MICA Achievement Award
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
C.V. Starr Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Winifred M. Gordon ‘28 International Programs Awards
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
iJUNGLE Merit Award
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
iJUNGLE Shortlisted
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Dots x Circles Illustration Awards - 3rd Place
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Sanya Tropical City International Art Competition
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Non-Profit Organization