ABOUT
Helen is a Hong Kong illustrator based in the Lincoln, UK. She specialises in creating imaginative and surreal illustrations that bridge cultures and offer solace. In 2023, she graduated University of Edinburgh with a First-Class Honours degree in Illustration. Her dream is to strive as a freelance illustrator and work for clients in diverse industries.
Helen believes that maintaining a childlike imagination is vital to creativity. Illustration is her passion, offering a realm where boundaries dissolve, transcending cultural divides in our reality-bound society.
​​Achievements
Shortlisted for Penguin Cover Design 2024
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Harry More-Gordon Award 2023​​
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“Insight” magazine cover design exhibited at the Children in Scotland conference
Related work experience
Honest History Commission (September 2024)
Illustrating a series of illustrations centred around Ancient Egypt, including a map, various spot illustrations and a colouring page.
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Kellett Island Cup Commissions (2023 and 2024)
Illustrating banners, tattoo stickers and various promotion materials for Kellett Island Cup.
Freelance Designer for Ufixx (2022 until now)
Designing and illustrating products such as phone cases, Chinese Fai Chun etc.
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Full-time designer at Ufixx (2022)
Designing educational school murals, children’s product packaging and working on company website designs. She has worked with over 6 schools with her teammates.
​​Education
2023
University of Edinburgh
BA Illustration
First-Class Honours