Yinmei
銀美
About Me
- Illustration
- Graphic Novel
- Children’s Picture Book
- Concept Design
Contact
+44(0)7925574923 | crosskitten413@gmail.com
Artworks: http://crosskitten.cargo.site
Instagram: @crosskitten_0
Currently based in Edinburgh | Eligible to work in the UK
Personal Statement
Creative and detail-driven illustrator and designer with a strong academic background in illustration and product design, and a growing passion for book design. With hands-on experience in visual storytelling, layout design, and self-publishing, I bring a narrative-focused approach to every project. I am particularly drawn to children’s books and cover design, where illustration, typography, and storytelling come together. Skilled at managing projects from concept to print-ready artwork. Currently seeking the opportunity in book design or children’s picture book illustration industries.
Education
• MA Illustration | University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK | 2023 – 2024
Final project: Travelling with Home– a self-published picture book exploring complex family emotions
• BA Product Design | Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, China | 2019 – 2023
Final project: Textile weaving machine for elderly people living alone – independently designed and prototyped in collaboration with a local wood workshop
Professional Experience
• Illustration Intern | Humanitarian Operations, Edinburgh, UK | Jan 2025 – Apr 2025 - Created digital scene illustrations for communication materials
- Participated in 3D modelling and visual storytelling tasks
- Worked collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven creative team
• Product Designer | Weima Industrial Design Company, Hangzhou, China | Sep 2021 – Dec 2021 - Designed ergonomic office chairs for commercial production
- Built 3D models and conducted rendering for client presentation
- Liaised directly with manufacturers and model factories to coordinate samples and timelines
Projects & Awards
• Self-Published Picture Book: Travelling with Home
- A personal exploration of complex love for family through children's narrative and illustration
- Managed concept, layout, design, and publication independently
- Award: iJungle International Illustration Awards – Merit Award | Feb 2025
- Award: Zhejiang Provincial Industrial Design Competition – First Prize | Sep 2021
- Exhibition: The Holy Art Gallery, London | Feb 2025 – Featured children’s illustrations and narrative visual works
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- 3D modelling (Blender, Rhino), rendering
- prototyping
- print preparation
- Languages: English (fluent), Mandarin (native)
Key Strengths
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Skilled in visual communication and storytelling
- Experienced in liaising with suppliers and managing timelines
- Comfortable in team-based, fast-paced environments
- Adaptable, reliable, and eager to learn