Minglu Du (she/her)
Providence
Summary
Illustrator specializing in visual storytelling, animation, and brand communication. Holds an MFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and a background in European Studies. Experienced in art direction, graphic design, editorial illustration, and character design, with a focus on creating narrative-driven visuals for diverse platforms. Proficient in Adobe software and storyboarding, aiming to enhance organizational success through impactful illustration and concept development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Art Designer
AAPI History Museum
09.2025 - Current
- Created memorial design proposal for AAPI History Museum in Providence.
- Contributed to concept development, visual design, and 3D renderings honoring displaced community histories.
- Conducted extensive research and consultations to guide design process.
- Collaborated within graduate studio course framework to enhance project outcomes.
Editorial Illustrator
The Brown Daily Herald, Inc.
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Created illustrations for weekly digital issues of student publication.
Collaborated with writers and editors to enhance content quality.
Contributed to RISD–Brown collaboration as an unpaid editorial illustrator.
Teaching Assistant
Rhode Island School of Design, RISD
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Facilitated student discussions to promote engagement and deepen understanding.
- Designed posters for guest speakers to enhance visibility and interest.
- Tutored and mentored students requiring additional instructional support.
Art director & designer
IgniterEdu
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Directed and illustrated narrative-driven game adaptation, emphasizing character and environment design.
- Created original IP concepts to enhance overall visual identity.
- Designed conceptual toy series aligned with brand's intellectual property.
Graphic Design Intern
MAX'IS Creations
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Created promotional videos for public platforms, generated dynamic social media content, and developed visually appealing event posters to strengthen marketing and outreach efforts.
Part-time Teaching Assistant
Rhode Island School of Design
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Facilitated classroom support in studio courses, enhancing critiques, demonstrations, and technical guidance.
Part-time Research Assistant
Rhode Island School of Design
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Performed research and cataloged archival materials on Canadian cartoonists, coordinating digital assets and project data on JSTOR Forum to enhance academic and curatorial initiatives.
Assistant to the President
SGB China
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed international trade sales, enhancing customer service and project follow-up efficiency.
- Executed internal training programs to develop employee skills and knowledge.
- Translated documents between German, English, and Chinese to facilitate communication.
- Oversaw marketing efforts, including managing company accounts and copywriting tasks.
- Strengthened client relationships through effective sales management in international markets.
Education
MFA - Illustration
Rhode Island School of Design
01.2026
BSocSc - European Studies
Hong Kong Baptist University
01.2021
Exchange Program - Business Administration
Hochschule Düsseldorf
01.2020
Skills
- Visual storytelling and illustrative design
- Content creation and graphic design
- Animation techniques and 3D modeling
- Research and effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork and logo design
Selected Features
- 2023 Hiii Illustration 2022, finalist, 01/01/23
- 2023 Student World Impact Film Festival, quarter-finalist, 01/01/23
- 2023 Montreal International Animation Film Festival - ANIMAZE, official selection, 01/01/23
- 2025 Interview with the international art magazine Al-Tiba9, 02/15/25
- 2025 Fourteen Hills Issue 31, special feature: BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and Underrepresented Artists, 03/01/25
Portfolio
www.mingludu.com
Exhibitions And Screenings
- 2024 Illustration Graduate Program Summer Show, Group Exhibition, Sol Koffler Gallery, Providence, RI, 06/01/24
- 2024 Arriving at the Exit: The Inaugural Illustration Graduate Biennial Group Exhibition, Sol Koffler Gallery, Providence, RI, 06/01/24
- 2024 Pride: All Day, Every Day, Outdoor Group Exhibition, Washington Park / JJ Byrne Playground, Brooklyn, NY, 06/01/24
- 2024 As We Are: The 2nd Annual Pride Gallery Show, Illustration Studies Building Gallery, Providence, RI, 06/01/24
- 2024 éphémère ~ London Experimental Film, Official Selection & Screening, Etcetera Theatre, London, UK, 06/01/24
- 2025 Common Ground, Illustration Graduate Biennial Group Exhibition, Sol-Koffler Gallery, Providence, RI
Timeline
Public Art Designer
AAPI History Museum
09.2025 - Current
Editorial Illustrator
The Brown Daily Herald, Inc.
09.2025 - 12.2025
Teaching Assistant
Rhode Island School of Design, RISD
09.2025 - 12.2025
Art director & designer
IgniterEdu
05.2025 - 07.2025
Graphic Design Intern
MAX'IS Creations
05.2024 - 07.2024
Part-time Teaching Assistant
Rhode Island School of Design
01.2024 - 04.2024
Part-time Research Assistant
Rhode Island School of Design
08.2023 - 11.2023
Assistant to the President
SGB China
09.2021 - 12.2021
BSocSc - European Studies
Hong Kong Baptist University
Exchange Program - Business Administration
Hochschule Düsseldorf
MFA - Illustration
Rhode Island School of Design