DingRong Tao
Illustrator & Designer
About Me
Dingrong is a Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer born and raised in China, now based in Canada. She designed for clients and friends, with all the passion and dynamic. She focuses on digital art with traditional art in narrative/children's illustration and graphic design. She is currently interested in writing children's stories and having dynamique doing children's picture books.
Graduate Exhibition
Education
2023-2024
Master of Children's Literature: Children's Book Illustration
Goldsmiths, University of London
During my one-year master's, I created two storybook projects. I wish to bring my childhood experiences to the world and encourage children or families who can relate.
2017-2021
Degree of Bachelor of Design
(Illustration)
OCAD University
During four years of academic study, I have gained many skills such as graphic design, 3D design, and printing skills that can improve me for my future illustration career. I also being a freelancer helping a few clients to do some designs.
Awards
GREAT ART TIME - CHINA
大艺时代全国原创插画设计大赛
Finalist - Nov 2018
《Life》
《Life-it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.》
Asian Young Rookie Award
(Spring Competition 2022)
亚洲青年新秀奖
Bronze - Jun 2022
《自我安慰》
THE 2nd ICAD(International Youth Art and DesignAssociation) - CHINA
第二届ICAD国际当代青年美术设计大赛
Bronze - Jul 2022
《Self-comfort》