WEIYI YAN


PROJECTS



魔力歌先生 MAGIC MELODY

Brand Identity

Magic Melody is an original music variety show by Tencent Video, celebrating everyday stories through relatable music and playful performances. The project develops a distinctive visual identity through original character design, vibrant graphics, and a cohesive system across promotional and on-stage applications.

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GapaSea
Brand Visual Development | Campaign System Design

GapaSea is a sports technology brand specializing in smart eyewear for active lifestyles. Building upon its existing brand identity, my work focuses on refining and extending its visual language through product campaigns, e-commerce, digital content, and exhibition graphics. The ongoing practice combines creative exploration with practical design applications to establish a more cohesive and adaptable brand presence.

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霧 MIST BISTROLogo Redesign | Visual Identity Exploration

Mist Bistro is a Japanese Omakase restaurant brand based in Shenzhen, Beijing, and Taiyuan, China. The project reinterprets its original calligraphic logo through a more fluid and contemporary visual language. By transforming heavy brushstrokes into expressive, flowing lines, the redesign introduces a lighter, more distinctive identity while retaining its traditional character.

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Passerby
Editorial Illustration | Vinyl Cover Design | Visual Storytelling | Music Creating

Passerby is a personal visual narrative inspired by a winter journey through Iceland, exploring solitude, uncertainty, and the quiet beauty of unfamiliar places.
Combining original illustrations, photography, and personal writing, the project translates fleeting memories into a conceptual vinyl album, where a distinctive blue-toned aesthetic connects visual storytelling with the emotional rhythm of music.

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盗墓笔记 Daomu Biji
Editorial Illustration | Visual Storytelling

Daomu Biji (The Grave Robbers' Chronicles) is a Chinese adventure and mystery novel series by Xu Lei. This ongoing personal illustration project explores the atmospheric storytelling of the original literature, translating its characters, narratives, and imagined worlds into a distinctive and cohesive visual language.

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JomuffBrand Identity

Jomuff is a conceptual bakery brand dedicated to whole-grain rye bread, combining wholesome nutrition with contemporary lifestyle aesthetics. Through playful illustrations, distinctive typography, and packaging design, the project creates a warm, approachable, and modern brand identity that makes everyday healthy eating more appealing.

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Run QSculpture Painting | Public Art

A hand-painted penguin sculpture created for Tencent's 27th anniversary, inspired by the theme “Make It Happen Together.” Bold colors, playful geometric patterns, and elongated “GOOOO” lettering express youthful energy, creativity, and the spirit of moving forward.

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藏 HiWildBrand Identity | Botanical Illustration | Packaging Design

藏 HiWild is a self-initiated brand concept that reimagines traditional Chinese herbal culture through contemporary visual storytelling. Challenging conventional perceptions of traditional herbal medicine, the project reinterprets its cultural heritage through expressive botanical illustrations, contemporary visual identity, and packaging design, bringing a fresh and vibrant perspective to ancient botanical traditions.

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Education
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
Master of Fine Arts, Illustration
2025

School of Visual Arts (SVA)
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration
2021




Experience Designer
GapaSea, Shenzhen
2026

Visual Designer
Tencent @MXD, Shenzhen
2025-2026

Concept & Storyboard Artist
Silkroad Visual, Shenzhen
2022

Brand Designer
Hapi Link Culture, Shenzhen
2021

Design Intern
VOGUE CHINA, Beijing
2020-2021




Skills
Branding
Illustration
Graphic Design
Editorial Design
Concept Art & Design
Book Design
Video Editing
AI-Assisted Design
Creative Writing
Project Managment
Portfolio Reviewing
Leadership




Awards
Finalist
The 10th China Illustration Biennial
2026

Runner-up in Illustration
Creative Quarterly No.81
2025

Departmental Medal (MFA Illustration)
School of Graduate Studies
Fashion Institute of Technology
2025

Erika Rohrbach Memorial Award
School of Graduate Studies
Fashion Institute of Technology
2025

Erika Rohrbach Advocacy Leadership Award
Fashion Institute of Technology
2025

Finalist in Illustration
Creative Quarterly No.76
2024

Peter Vogel Silver Leadership Key
Fashion Institute of Technology
2024

Finalist
Hiii 11th Illustration
2024

Merit (New Talent)
iJungle Illustration
2024

Finalist
Hiii 10th Illustration
2023

Merit
3x3 International Illustration  20th
2023

Finalist in Fine Art
5th International Prize Leonardo Da Vinci
2023

Merit & Nomination
Hiii 9th Illustration
2022

High Term Honor
School of Visual Arts
2020-2021

Term Honor
School of Visual Arts
2018




MediaYouMadeThis
Procreate LightBox EXPO

2026

Singularity
International Xiaoyan School of Art Alumni Exhibition

Shenzhen
2025

Syndicate XVI
FIT MFA Illustration Visual Thesis Exhibition

New York
2025

MoCCA Art Fest Sponsors
New York
2025

Guide Me by the Waves
Hiii Illustration Merit

2023

Interview: Artist Closeup
2022

Plants: A Clean, Well-lighted Place
FEAT. Collaboration Exhibition

2021

Man-made Monster: A Rose for Emily
SVA Online Thesis Show

2020




Lectures
I Have A Valley
International Xiaoyan School of Art
Shenzhen
Aug 2025

Follow Your Art II
Zuoyin International Fine Arts Education
Shenzhen (online)
Jan 2025

Follow Your Art
International Xiaoyan School of Art
Shenzhen (online)
Dec 2022              





Last Updated 26.10.27


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