Yifan Kong (b. 2002, Jinan, China) is a multidisciplinary designer based in Long Island City, specializing in branding, graphic design, web design, and motion graphics. Currently working at NR2154 NYC. Previously worked at New Apology, 702design. With a BFA in Design from the School of Visual Arts, his work explores the intersection of static and dynamic design, with a growing emphasis on motion-driven experiences. His process emphasizes fluid transitions between print and digital mediums, creating cohesive visual experiences that respond to contemporary design challenges.
CONTACT
CN/US
yifankong.work@gmail.com  »
Instagram @kongyifan2  »
LinkedIn  »

EDUCATION
School of Visual Arts
New York
BFA in Design
2020-2024 EXPERIENCE
NR2154  »
New York, US
2025

New Apology  »
Remote, Utah, US
2024

702design  »
Hanzhou, China
2023 RECOGNITION
Young Ones TDC Winner
Finalist
Type Director Cub
2025

Young Ones ADC
Merit
The One Club for Creativity
2025

Annual Design Awards
Shortlist
Gradute 360°
2024

Font in use  »
PP Fraktion in use
PangramPangram
2024

Design Competition
Shortlist
Communication Arts
2024

Student Winner
Branding
Hiiibrand Awards
2024
EXHIBITION
TDC71 Exhibition »
Type Directors Club
New York, U.S.
2025

The 71st New York TDC Exhibition »
TAKEO, Type Directors Club
Tokyo, Japan
2025
 

TypeParis Now25 TDC71 Exhibition »
TypeParis, Type Directors Club, Galerie Au Roi 
Paris, France
2025

Début 24  »
SVA Gramercy Gallery
New York, U.S.
2024
COLOPHON
ABC Marist
Designed by 
Seb McLauchlan

ABC Diatype
Designed by 
Johannes Breyer & 
Fabian Harb

思源宋体Noto Serif SC
Designed by
张文龙, 西塚涼子 &  
박수현,  위예진,  한동훈 & Frank Grießhammer, Sandoll Communications