Jiazhen Cai is an illustrator and designer living in London.

Before moving into this character, she was a ceramicist and potter. She believes that everyday using ware can bring sparks of life, and she is interested in Kintsugi which gives a new journey to things.

Jiazhen’s illustration work specialises in fostering comprehension through visual storytelling. Her diverse portfolio touches on subjects include literature, opinion, food and drink, lifestyle, culture, and site, employing a blend of graphic illustration and dynamic narrative.

clients

Penguin Random House | Harper’s Green BAZAAR China | Sanlian Lifeweek | Nylon | T Magazine | Hario | ELLEMEN | Carrara Coffee Roasters | Wandsworth Borough Council | Coffee T&I Magazine | FánHuā Chinese Film Festival | Popshot Quarterly Magazine | Avatr

features & media

2024 Hiii Illustration Live Event
2023 The Creative Occupation
2022 Hiiibrand Winners Recommend
2022 CoArtist Project

honors
2024 The Cheltenham Illustration Awards 2024, Emerging and Established Category
2024 The 9th China Illustration Biennial, Merit Award of Professional Publication Category
2023 iJungle Illustration Awards 2022, Commercial Merit Award
2022 The 9th Hiii Illustration Awards, Best of The Best of Publisher Category
2022 Shortlist of Communication Arts 2022 Illustration Competition
2022 Longlist of The Third Brightness Illustration Awards
2022 Honorable Mention of ARFF International 2021 Season
2021 Nominated for the ARFF Berlin 2021 // International Awards
2021 ARFF International // Berlin Monthly Edition Official Selection
2020 iJungle Illustration Awards 2020, New Talent Merit Award
2019 The 7th Hiii Illustration Awards, Merit Award of Noncommercial
2019 Creative Quarterly 56, Award of Excellence
2019 Adobe Design Achievement Awards, Top Talent of Illustration
2018 Graduation Show of Central Academy of Fine Arts, Third Place

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