Hi, my name is Amber Lim and I'm a Malaysian-born illustrator based in Iceland now. I hold a BFA in Communication Design from Pratt Institute, NYC. Post-COVID, I pivoted from graphic design to illustration because I realised I can make a better difference in the world by illustrating stories.
My style is influenced by my childhood consumption of Asian media influences. I love to imbue bits of imagination into the mundane everyday life in my illustrations. Magic can be found in the little details such as fluttering of curtains during recess time, a fallen eyelash on a cheek, the reflection of the player on an ultra-glossy guitar... I can't start putting pen to paper without a story, even if it's a secret story only in my head that the viewer doesn't know about. My work needs a reason to exist. Dream projects right now include illustrating for a brand's advent calendar and postal stamps.
Sometimes I turn late night thoughts and funny/sad stories into comics. If you're interested, sign up for my newsletter!
CONTACT
If you have a project in need of illustration, please reach out at amberlimshin@gmail.com! You can also find me on instagram.
ACCOLADES
• Ilustrofest Awards 2025 | Shortlist
• TOGE Productions Game Fund | Recipient
• 2 Graphic Design USA Awards 2019| Winner
• GDUSA Students to Watch 2019
• TOGE Productions Game Fund | Recipient
• 2 Graphic Design USA Awards 2019| Winner
• GDUSA Students to Watch 2019
EXHIBITIONS
• International Festival of Illustrations 2025 | Serbia
• Pratt Shows 2021 | New York
• Skopje Typographic Posters Exhibition 2017 | Macedonia
• Pratt Shows 2021 | New York
• Skopje Typographic Posters Exhibition 2017 | Macedonia
FAVOURITE THINGS
• Movie: Everything Everywhere All at Once
• Game: Disco Elysium (Hades, a verrrrry close second!)
• Fruit: Grapes and peaches
• Game: Disco Elysium (Hades, a verrrrry close second!)
• Fruit: Grapes and peaches
