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About

Currently focused on sustainable design, Yilin is a material researcher and makeup artist. Yilin's works provide an insight into how digital technologies, new material and craftsmanship could change our approach to design and making.

EDUCATION

Central Saint Martins  Oct 2020-June 2022

MA Material Futures 

Central Saint Martins  Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

Free Elective Semester Programme - Fashion Design

Communication University of China 

Sept 2016 - June 2020

BA Theater, film and TV fine arts design

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EXPERIENCE

Ruuby

Makeup Artist    October 2021- present

  • Customise bespoke makeups for clients

Harbour International Education      

Teaching Assistant     June 2021 -present

  • Assist in ‘The New Media Revolution and its Effects on Story-telling and Media Aesthetics’ course

  • Plan and deliver lectures to improve students’ learning experience

Labelhood

Youtopia Fashion Show Designer Candidate     July 2020 - August 2020

  • Design a sustainable collection with four multifunctional garment pieces

  • Innovate traditional fabrics dyeing techniques and creative pattern making

  • Work independently on runway preparations and model fitting

Beijing Development and Reform Commission    

Costume Designer and Makeup Artist     July 2019

  • Design costumes and makeups for forty characters in the theme play Start Again

  • Participate in rehearsal and final performance and actively communicate with backstage staff

BA Performance Degree Show

Makeup Artist     June 2019

  • Makeup on main characters in The Night of Soul

  • Assist the costumes fitting during the cast shooting 

Qiaodan Sports

Stylist     March 2019

  • Create 8 looks for the 2019 Running China campaign

VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE

NHS Steward Volunteer     June 2021- present

  • Guide people on-site to make sure the vaccination process runs smoothly and efficiently

HONOURS

Los Angeles Independent Shorts Awards (ISA)  ‘The Liability’    2021

Los Angeles Independent Shorts Awards (ISA)  ‘Lover’    2021

Culture and Art Individual scholarship     2019 Academic Year

Shanghai Fashion Week Children’s Wear Design Competition Honorable Mention      2018

EXHIBITIONS

Dutch Design Week (DDW) United Matters ‘Cyborg Future’    October 2021

Proficiencies

Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Dimension; Microsoft Suite: Word, Powerpoint

Character Design: Fashion Media Makeup, FX Makeup

Language: Mandarin (Native) English (Professional)

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