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.