Yukai Du is a Chinese-born illustrator and animation director based in the UK. Since studying animation at the Guang Zhou Academy of Fine Arts, she discovered her passion for creating handcrafted digital illustrations and animations. Graduated from Central Saint Martins London in 2014, she has been exploring and establishing her work in both still and moving images with her unique style.
She discovered her passion for creating illustrations while studying animation at the Guang Zhou Academy of Fine Arts and as a child she associated art with an activity that brings her calm. The Chinese-born artist, now based in London, explores movement in her work, finding inspiration in what she sees and experiences, creating illustrations with patterns and textures.
"What I create is the result of what I see and experience."
Her artistic journey began at the Guang Zhou Academy of Fine Arts, where she discovered her passion for animation and visual creation. Since then, she has channelled her love of art into exploring the movement and life that breathes in every corner of the world around her. In collaboration with HOFF, Yukai Du has taken her art to the next level, fusing elements such as dancing leaves, lychees and exotic dragon fruit into captivating patterns. Her challenge: to find the perfect balance between her distinctive style and the essence of the brand.
"If I had to describe my work, I would say it's a lot of patterns and textures."
Learn about the creative process behind this unique collaboration in our exclusive tutorial, where Yukai Du shares her secrets and passions. From the initial inspiration to the final digitisation, this journey will immerse you in the world of art and fashion. A universe where creativity knows no limits and the beauty of nature comes to life.