I'm Yuewei Shi 施悦玮, an award-winning designer and illustrator based in New York, specializing in packaging, product design, illustration, and branding.
Driven by a passion for infusing creativity and imagination into every project, I draw inspiration from real-life elements to craft fantastical designs.
With experience in both in-house and agency settings within the beauty and manufacturing industries, I have developed packaging for beauty, wellness, and lifestyle products, as well as designed culture-making merchandise and experiences.
From concept development to prototyping and production, I thrive on the entire design process, understanding the importance of user experience and business strategies. My design approach is unexpected and deliberate, integrating innovation with sustainability to create solutions that radiate playful energy and deliver impactful, memorable experiences.
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
Muse Design Awards 2024 - Silver Winner in Packaging Design Category
New York Product Design Awards 2024 - Silver Winner in Body, Health & Beauty Category
French Design Awards 2024 - Silver Winner in Packaging Design Category
London Design Awards 2024 - Silver Winner in Packaging Design Category
American Illustration 41 - CHOSEN Winner
Graphis Competitions New Talent Annual 2022 - Gold Award
Communication Arts 2022 Illustration Competition - Finalist in Editorial Category
The Young Ones Competition 2021 - Portfolio Winner in Illustration
3x3 International Illustration Show No.18 - Merit Award
Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship Competition 2019-2021 - Winner
Communication Arts 2021 Illustration Competition - Finalist
IJungle Illustration Awards 2020 - Merit Award
ACADEMIC HONORS
Pratt Institute School of Design Graduation Awards 2024 - Excellence in Academic Achievement
The School of Visual Arts Rhodes Family Award - 1/6 Outstanding Achievement in Illustration
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
Remote Landing 异地登陆 - Zhundian Theater, Beijing ,China
BonJour Art Book Fair 不熟艺术书展 - Himalayas Museum, Shanghai, China
Student Scholarship Competition Exhibit - Society of Illustrators, NY, US
Yes! Art Festival 4.0 野生青年艺术节 - Times Art Museum, Beijing, China
Multi Universe 多重宇宙 - Huaniao Island, Zhejiang, China
Huoju Illustration Art Exhibition 伙聚插画艺术展 - Small Art Museum, Shanghai, China
Man Made Monsters, BFA Illustration and Cartooning Juried Junior Thesis Show - SVA Online Gallery
Chromaphilia/Chromophobia, Prints and Books Show - SVA Chelsea Gallery, NY, US
SELECTED CLIENTS
Penguin Random House | The New York Times | Bloomberg Businessweek | twelveNYC | VinePair | Cargill | Mars Royal Canin | AFDT 安福大厅 | NYT Kids China 栩栩多多 | Outrun Studio | Tadpole Ear Kids Newspaper 蝌蚪耳朵
BOOK ILLUSTRATION
Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country - #1 NYT bestselling author Kelly Yang, published by Penguin Random House - A KIRKUS Best Picture Book of 2022