Ricci Shi is an illustrator and designer from Hangzhou, China, currently based in Baltimore. With a background in architecture and an MFA in Illustration Practice, she works across digital and physical media to create visually structured yet intuitively expressive imagery. Her work often combines clean shapes, layered compositions, and symbolic elements to explore ideas of space, rhythm, and transformation. Ricci is interested in how visual language can clarify, connect, and reframe complex ideas across disciplines. She approaches each project with thoughtful attention to detail, a sensitivity to mood, and a strong foundation in design thinking.
2023.9 -- 2025.5 Maryland Institute College of Art (MFA Illustration Practice)
2018.9 -- 2023.6 China Academy of Art (BA Architecture)
Awards:
AI-AP American Illustration - Chosen Winner
iJUNGLE Illustration Awards - Merit Award
Creative Quarterly - Award of Excellence
3 X 3 Illustration Awards - Honorable Mention
Contact me here or send me an email at riccishiart@gmail.com
Instagram: @ricci_sss