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Zia is a Graphic Designer based in Chicago, who graduated from the Pratt Institute with a focus on Visual Identity, Editorial, Book Design, and Social Media assets design.

She is also the Co-Founder of Dream Labor Press











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All copyrights by ©ZiaQian, 2025. 

All projects depicted on this website, unless otherwise stated, are the intellectual property of Zia (Zhihan) Qian.

As a graphic designer with a focus on editorial, branding, and all other printing or digital things. I am driven by my passion for transforming complex ideas into compelling visual narratives. 

With a Master of Fine Arts in Communications Design from Pratt Institute, I have honed my skills in typography, layout, and visual storytelling. My work aims to create engaging and meaningful design solutions that inspire and inform. I strive to use my expertise to bring clarity and beauty to every project, whether it's a book, magazine, or any digital platform.

I’m also a Co-Founder of Dream Labor Press


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Education

MFA
Pratt Institute 23’
Communications Design

BFA
East China Universtiy of Science and Technology 21’Visual Communication




Experiences

23.8 - Now
Prod Bldg Fashion
GraphicDesigner
Part-time

23.2 - 23.6
Fu Qiumeng Fine Art
Visual Designer
Intern

21.3 - 21.6
Activation Group
Account Executive
Intern

20.3 - 20.7
Infinity Design
Creative Director
Self-Employed

18.1 - Now
ARTspeaks
Creative Director
Freelance




Activities
24.1
Voyage La Magazine
Interviewed

23.12
Press Play 2023 by Pioneer Work
NYC
Participant

23.10
Detroit Art Book Fair
Detroit
Participant

23.4
The Other Island Book Fair
NYC
Participan



Awards

24.1
KTK Design Awards
Merit*1
Shortlisted*2


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All copyrights by ©ZiaQian, 2024. 

All projects depicted on this website, unless otherwise stated, are the intellectual property of Zia (Zhihan) Qian.