Photo courtesy of Minted

I tell stories through charming illustrations that evoke curiosity & wonder.

Hello there! curiouszhi is a petite illustration & design studio founded by Zhi Ling Lee in London, United Kingdom. I’m an award-winning illustrator who have collaborated with clients like Disney, Netflix and Penguin Random House, bringing their stories to life with whimsical illustrations.

With a background in Software Engineering and corporate IT, I bring a unique perspective to my creative projects – a duality wherein charming illustrations are anchored on thoughtful concepts and solid design principles. When I’m not drawing, I love experimenting in the kitchen and playing the piano.


Selected Clients

  • Illustration & Licensing: Disney, Netflix, Trader Joe’s, Minted, Skillshare, Target, Mattel, Greetabl

  • Publishing: Penguin Random House, Puffin, Little Tiger Press, Rebel Girls, Igloo Books, End Game Press

 

Work With Me

  • For enquiries on children’s publishing and commercial illustration, contact my agent at The Bright Agency.

  • For art licensing and personal commissions, please contact me directly.

 

Awards & Recognition

  • Gold Winner, Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards, 2023

  • Highly Commended Illustrator, 2021 FAB Prize (Children’s Illustration)

  • Highly Commended Illustrator, 2020 FAB Prize (Children’s Illustration)

 

Exhibitions

  • ESEA Creatives Showcase for ESEA Heritage Month, September 2021

  • Bologna Book Fair Illustrators Wall, June 2021

  • Inner Monsters, Discover Children’s Story Centre London, September 2020

 

Press Mentions

  • The Jewish Press, November 2023

  • The Irish Examiner, August 2020

  • Minted’s International Women’s Day Interview, March 2018

 

Follow me on Instagram for charming illustrations to brighten your day, and some sneak peeks behind the studio.