Yiran Jia
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Yiran Jia is an illustrator based in New Jersey. After graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design, she has been focusing on creating book illustrations, editorial illustrations, and gallery work. She studied graphic design in Beijing and she still uses that knowledge in her composition design and visual communication. Her style and technique are heavily influenced by printmaking. The contents of her works vary from science and social issues to imaginative storytelling. She’s always excited about new challenges.
Recent Projects
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The Five Futures of Russia
Yiran Jia illustrated this header image for an article in the May/June issue of Foreign Affairs Magazine, outlining five possible scenarios for the future of Russia that the U.S. should be prepared for.
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Six-Word Stories For WIRED Magazine
Each month WIRED Magazine gives readers a prompt and asks them to submit a six word sci-fi story based on the prompt. The winning story is provided to an artist to interpret the story visually. WIRED has commissioned Yiran Jia as the ongoing illustrator of the series. See below for...
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Santa Clara University’s Healthcare Innovation
Santa Clara University has been making strides in carving out a niche in healthcare innovation, with a focus on accessibility and eye on human flourishing. Yiran Jia was commissioned by the university to illustrate a story about the school’s work in this space, featuring four projects, each with it’s own...
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Race and Ethnic Studies Symposium
Lewis & Clark University commissioned Yiran Jia to create key art for their Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies, “Future Forward”. The symposium focused on reimagining society to build a liberating and just future.
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The Power of Nature in USC Dornsife Magazine
Yiran Jia illustrated “The Power of Nature” in USC Dornsife Magazine’s Spring/Summer issue. The article discusses how scientists are turning to the natural world for solutions to our energy needs while avoiding devastating consequences like the ones experienced in the past with fossil fuels. Check out the full story here.
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The Titanic Of The Pacific
Atavist Magazine commissioned Yiran Jia to illustrate a true story about a shipwreck in the Pacific Ocean in the early 20th century. Yiran created five pieces for the long-form narrative story.
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