SYLVIA (ZIXI) GAO
I’m a visual artist and designer inspired by emotion, memory, and the subtle beauty of everyday moments. Working across both digital and traditional media, I explore how illustration, surface design, and visual storytelling can create quiet yet powerful connections. My practice is rooted in curiosity and guided by intuition — blending conceptual thinking with refined craft. Whether designing for print, motion, or objects, I seek to create thoughtful, resonant work that invites reflection and joy. Art, to me, is a shared experience — one that moves beyond words and into feeling.
LANGUAGES:
- Native in Mandarin
- Fluent in English
- Intermediate Japanese
SKILLS & INTERESTS
- Digital Tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Procreate, Figma, TouchDesigner, Microsoft Office
- Traditional Media: Watercolor, Oil Paint, Acrylic, Printmaking, Pen & Ink, Graphite, Crayon, Colored Pencil
- Design Fields: Surface Design, Pattern Design, Packaging, Typography, Editorial Design, Motion Design
- Languages: Mandarin (native), English (fluent), Japanese (intermediate)
- Interests: Pattern Design, Fashion History, Visual Storytelling, Swimming, Skiing