Yicheng Liu
Brooklyn
Summary
Yicheng Liu is an visual and interaction designer with digital arts backgrounds, experienced in art practices and game production. Proficient in creative coding, embedded development, 2D / 3D design and motion graphics, with a strong ability to integrate visual expression and interactive systems across multiple media and tools. Demonstrates solid communication skills and project execution capabilities, with the ability to work flexibly within both commercial and artistic contexts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Designer Intern
Neuron Game Studio
Jiangsu, China
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Created concept art to support game development process and enhance visual storytelling.
- Collaborated with designers to implement consistent art styles across various game assets.
- Assisted in developing 2D pixel and 3D assets using software such as Aseprite and Blender.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for game aesthetics.
Artist Personal Studio
TRM Production
N/A
04.2023 - Current
- Independently conceived and produced a series of visual works encompassing illustration, video, and printed publications such as zines and CDs.
- Managed the entire creative process from concept development, visual design, and typography to final production.
- Participated in art and creative markets in China and Japan through self-published or commissioned projects, engaging directly with audiences for feedback.
- Continually explored the relationship between visual style, artistic expression, and audience experience through practice.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Digital Arts
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Arts
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Jiangsu, China07-2024
Skills
- Embedded development
- Interactive Design
- Creative Coding
- Projection Mapping
- Animation
- 3D Modeling
- VFX
- Motion Graphics
- Illustration
- Video Editing
- Photography
Accomplishments
Art Awards
- Third Prize, with art work Shout through the Air, London Chinese Art Exchange Exhibition, 2024
- Third Prize, with art work DNA Chatroom, London Chinese Art Exchange Exhibition, 2024
- Bronze Award, with art work DNA Chatroom, Environmental Protection Art Creation Competition, 2023
- Silver Award, with art work Shout through the Air, Singapore Art Design Competition, 2023
Game Awards
- The Best Game Design Nomination, with indie game AI Escape, the China University Students Game Award, Aug 2022
- 3rd Prize, Sanjiao Cup GameJam, 2021
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Professional Working
Timeline
Artist Personal Studio
TRM Production
04.2023 - Current
Art Designer Intern
Neuron Game Studio
01.2022 - 07.2024
Master of Fine Arts - Digital Arts
Pratt Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Arts
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Tools
2D Design
- Photoshop
- Indesign
- Illustrator
- Lightroom
3D Design
- Blender
- Maya
- Houdini
Video / Motion
- After Effects
- Premiere Pro
Interactive Design
- Unity
- TouchDesigner
- Processing / p5.js
- Arduino
- Raspberry Pi
- MadMapper