I am a London-based author and illustrator focused on drawing and storytelling. I bring a thoughtful, hands-on approach to my work and am confident working with watercolour, ink, pencil, and digital tools. With over 10 years in editorial, communications, and branding design, I have developed a strong visual thinking and professional practice. My current focus is book illustration and creating picture books that serve as emotional companions for readers of all ages. Published works include Through The Forest (2022) and Grandpa's Shadow (2024).…

Yijing Li

I am a London-based author and illustrator focused on drawing and storytelling. I bring a thoughtful, hands-on approach to my work and am confident working with watercolour, ink, pencil, and digital tools. With over 10 years in editorial, communications, and branding design, I have developed a strong visual thinking and professional practice. My current focus is book illustration and creating picture books that serve as emotional companions for readers of all ages. Published works include Through The Forest (2022) and Grandpa's Shadow (2024).…

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I am a London-based author and illustrator focused on drawing and storytelling. I bring a thoughtful, hands-on approach to my work and am confident working with watercolour, ink, pencil, and digital tools.

With over 10 years in editorial, communications, and branding design, I have developed a strong visual thinking and professional practice. My current focus is book illustration and creating picture books that serve as emotional companions for readers of all ages. Published works include Through The Forest (2022) and Grandpa’s Shadow (2024).

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Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Design Intern at Quintessence Publishing
March 1, 2012 - March 31, 2012
Design research and image editing.
Design Intern at Anthem Press
April 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012
Cover design and illustration for publications.
Design Intern at Phaidon
April 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012
Cover design and illustration for publications.
Designer/Project Officer at MingAi Institute (British Chinese Workforce Heritage Project)
July 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Overall project branding, design of promotional materials, and photography.
Director at Yi-Studio Ltd
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Co-founded visual solutions company; responsible for client communication, management, and delivery of graphic design/illustration solutions.
Freelance Author Illustrator at Self-Employed (London)
January 1, 2020 - Present
London-based author and illustrator focused on drawing, storytelling, and emotional expression; published works include Through The Forest (2022) and Grandpa’s Shadow (2024).

Education

BA (HONS) Visual Communication at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, China
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
MA Graphic Design at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London, UK
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Retail
    paper Grandpa's Shadow

    Grandpa’s Shadow is my second book, published in China in the summer of 2024 by Jiangsu Phoenix Children’s Publishing House (ISBN:https://www.twine.net/signin), it has won the Outstanding Work Award in the 2nd Oriental Kids Picture Book Award.

    This story, through the interaction between a grandson and his grandfather’s shadow, gently portrays the deep love and warmth they share. In the end, although the grandfather’s shadow disappears, the love he gave to his grandson remains—enduring in a quiet, lasting way.

    paper Through The Forest

    Through The Forest is my debut book as an author and illustrator, it is published by Lantana in spring 2022, the book has won the Merit Award in the 9th Hiii Illustration International Competition, and long listed for the 2023 Klaus Flugge Prize.