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# Qian Qian
China's Hottest Digital Designer

By Life Fever | Published 2006-11-05 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustration-qian-qian
References: [lifever](http://www.lifever.com) & [q2design](http://www.q2design.com)

In the design world, Qian Qian is one of China's hottest experts. The designer / artist leverages multiple forms of media to create truly innovative design.

Qian Qian's Bio:
Qian Qian (b. 1979) is a multi-faceted designer from China working in print, web, and motion. He graduated with a Masters degree in digital media design from the [University of Edinburgh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-collection), UK, and now teaches graphic design at Missouri State University, USA. One of the '20 under 30 New Visual Artists' of 2006 by Print magazine, he has worked with a wide range of clients, including Nike, [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-sdpmc100), Shiseido, Motorola, and [British Council](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geology-of-britannic-repair). His work has been published and exhibited internationally. In 2005, he conceived and co-curated Get It Louder, a tour design exhibition and event in China's Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Beijing.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 32% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Multi-media Design:** The rise of multi-media design by creators such as Qian Qian creates opportunities to streamline content and improve audience engagement in multiple industries.
- **Digital Art Integration:** Integrating digital art in various forms of media can provide a unique and immersive brand experience in sectors such as advertising and entertainment.
- **International Collaboration:** Collaborating with international digital designers, such as Qian Qian, can offer fresh perspectives that elevate a company's brand identity and digital presence.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Advertising:** Multi-media design and digital art integration can provide companies in the advertising industry with new and creative ways to capture their target audience's attention.
- **Entertainment:** Incorporating multi-media design, like Qian Qian's, in the entertainment industry can create unique and memorable experiences for audiences to immerse themselves in the content.
- **Education:** Teaching multi-media design strategies can prepare future designers for success in various industries and provide them with a competitive edge in the job market.

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