My name is Lily Qian, I am an illustrator and designer based in Brooklyn, NewYork.
I've had the pleasure of working on a variety of projects in advertising, editorial, packaging, graphics, and surface design. Aside from my commercial works, I'm also passionate about writing and illustrating Children's books.
I'm honored to be teaching an illustration course at The Fashion Institute of Technology with the Illustration Department. I've been invited to be a guest speaker at Apple. I've also enjoyed speaking with Illustration students at Fashion Institute of Technology, and Alberta College of Art & Design. I was a judge for the Society ofIllustrator's 63rd annual competition for the Surface/Product Design category.
Currently, I'm enjoying learning to play the piano. I live and work in Brooklyn with my lazy cat assistant,Walnut.
Here's my latest Interview with Girls Club Asia & Ballpit Mag. Thank you!
To stay up to date with latest work, follow @lilyqian_ on instagram
For inquiries or additional work samples, contact:
Email: lily@lily-qian.com
Tel: +1 718 755 7622
Photo by Christine Han for Cup of Jo
Select Clients/Work:
Adidas
Apple
ATM
B&H Photo
Baccarat Hotel
Bergdorf Goodman
Bloomingdale's
Bottega Veneta
Brand Assembly
Calvin Klein Performance
Champs
Chloé
Christian Dior
Cosabella
Covergirl
Campari
David Webb
Delta
DKNY
Dream Hotel
Edible Manhattan/Brooklyn
Elizabeth Arden
Erin Fetherston
Essie (US, Germany)
Equinox x Ladurée
Falconeri
Gabriella Hearst
Galeries Lafayette
HOPP Studios
Hugo Boss
Intermix
Land's end
La Prairie
L'Oréal
Lord & Taylor
Louis Vuitton
Macy's
Manhattan Cosmetics
MaxMara
Medium
Milly
Mimi Holliday
Moleskine
Mucinex
Neiman Marcus
NY&CO
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Perry Ellis
Pomellato
Refinery29
RCA records
REISS
Saks Fifth Avenue
Salvatore Ferragamo
Samsung
Sephora
Sisley Cosmetics
Six:02
Target
Teen Vogue
The Art Institute
The Assembly NC
Theory
Tiffany & Co.
Others Trade for Hope
Victoria's Secret
Guest Speaker:
Apple Williamsburg
The Big Draw Festival
Fashion Institute of Technology
Alberta College of Design
Interviews & Studio visits:
Girls Club Asia
Ballpit Mag
Art Review City
Sunday Morning Stories
CINEBURST x LilyQian Studio interview
Others Trade for Hope
INCFile - Inspiration founders series
Creatr.me - My life illustrated - Web seminar
Drawing stories - Interview by Lara Gato
Other features:
Cup of Jo - styling tutorial
Cup of Jo x Nordstrom - Fall Trends
Taste the Style - Boss Babe
Six:02 / Footlocker - Featured Artist
Manhattan Cosmetics
Brand Assembly - TheAssemblist.com
Overt NYC - Follow The Girl - Day 1
Overt NYC - Follow The Girl - Day 2
Overt NYC - Follow The Girl - Day 3
Overt NYC - Follow The Girl - Day 4
Overt NYC - Follow The Girl - Day 5
Connect Editorial - The Art of Connection
Ansel and Opie - Featured Artist
Cestlulu - Qian's Complete Set
HUF Magazine - Featured Artist
Commercial Video Collaborations:
Mucinex Sickwear Capsule Collection
Essie Gel Couture
PANTONE® PLUS SERIES EXTENDED GAMUT Coated Guide
NYFW - The Art Institute
Justin Timberlake - Not a bad thing
Others Trade for Hope x Lily Qian
Info: Artisan scarves collection
Shop: artisan collection
Others Trade for Hope partners with over 700 producers in Bangladesh - men and women who show resilience and skill to provide for themselves and their families.
Each scarf includes elements of hand-loom, hand-embroidery and/or hand-painting to create a unique fashion accessory that comes with a story of transformation. Every Others artisan is paid a fair wage for their work. This means that food is on the table, children are in school and people are able to plan for their future. This scarf & accessories collection will engage around 200 artisans in meaningful, dignified work.
Mentorship:
I am excited to share that I am a Margot Mentor! @margotcommunity is an inclusive online network helping women and gender-marginalized individuals find mentors in all industries and leadership levels, provide virtual 1:1 time with them, and normalize women being compensated for their knowledge.
In addition to advocating for women being paid, Margot provides a Give Back Program; which provides free mentorship to girls and women in communities with socio economic barriers.
All images © Lily Qian 2021