About Me
Hi! I’m Yan — a concept designer and illustrator who loves turning playful ideas into sketches, characters, and toy concepts.
My specialty is early-stage concept development: brainstorming ideas, exploring play patterns, creating character styles, and sketching out concepts teams can build on.
I love bringing personality and story into every idea — whether it’s baby gear with hidden surprises, preschool toys that grow with kids, blue-sky brainstorming, or a weird-cute zombie neighbor who trims hair for free. My goal is always the same: make something fun, charming, and full of heart.
When I’m not sketching, you’ll probably find me diving, watching anime, or collecting inspiration from everyday life (usually something silly or unexpectedly cute).
Thanks for stopping by — I hope my work gives you a smile and maybe sparks an idea of your own.
Education
Pratt Institute, New York — BFA in Industrial Design
Experience
Fisher-Price, Disney, Jakks Pacific, Kiddesign, Alpha Group, KIDS II, and other international toy brands.
Specializing in sketch ideation, early concept development, Product development and character styling.
Full CV
If you’d like to see my complete CV and work history, feel free to visit my LinkedIn.