Kefan Shi

Hey! I’m Kefan Shi, a designer and illustrator based in Jersey City and New York City. I love to smile, and I’m enthusiastic about bringing fun and energy to projects with big ideas.

I’m all about creating work that tells stories, shares emotions, and grabs your attention. My specialties include editorial illustration, visual concepts, branding, and augmented reality systems. I also have extensive experience in motion and touchpoint design.

My approach to problem-solving is optimistic, and my cultural background offers a multi-diverse perspective. Let's create something unique together!

Clients selected: World Wildlife Funds (WWF). LONGINES. Washington Capitals. Shanghai Science and Technology Museum. LILANZ. Modern Weekly Style周末画报. The InQueery Media. Sinan Masnion. Iittala. Shanghairen Mag.

Award

D&AD New Blood Portfolio, Winner, 2024

ADC Young Ones, Merit (Digital - illustration), 2023

Society of Illustrators, 65 Jury Selection (Self-promotion), 2023

Communication Arts, Award of Excellence (Institutional), 2022

Society of Illustrators, 64 Jury Selection (Institutional), 2022

World Illustration Award, Highly Commended (Advertising), 2022

3X3 Illustration, NO.19 Merit (Advertising), 2022

iJungle Illustration Award, Merit (Commercial), 2022

3X3 Illustration, NO.17 Honorable Mention (Student), 2020

Communication Arts, shortlist, 2020

Frankfurt Global Illustration Award, Award of Excellence (Scientific Category), 2018