Wang Ziyi

She is currently a PhD candidate in Game Studies at City University of Hong Kong. She is also a recipient of the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPFS), the most prestigious scholarship for doctoral studies in Hong Kong.

During her PhD studies, she has been awarded four scholarships.

She has delivered speeches at multiple international academic conferences and serves as a member of the College Board and the Academic Conduct Committee.

She holds a Master’s degree in Digital Game Design and Development from Columbia University, where she received two scholarships during her studies.

Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Animation from the School of Visual Arts.

She is currently leading research on cutting-edge AI technologies in gaming for Tencent Games.

She is the founder and CEO of a Mobile Otome Game company.

 

She has previously worked at Tencent TiMi Studios and Baidu as a designer. She has contributed to numerous projects in both the United States and China. Notably, she designed the iconic IP "TiMi Dog" for TiMi Studios. She has also worked on projects including "Pokémon UNITE," the mobile game "Dream Star," the mobile game "Need for Speed," the mobile game "Honor of Kings," the Japanese social networking app "Gravity," a VR game in the U.S., and an Emmy Award-winning animated TV series in the U.S.

 

She has independently served as an animation director, producing short films such as "Heartspace" and "Tag," which have been awarded and selected by over 40 film festivals worldwide. Her accolades include Best Animation Short Film at the Global Film Festival Award, the LIFULL Award at the United For Peace Film Festival, and the Animation Award at the Big Syn International Film Festival. Her animated works have been exhibited and awarded in venues such as Hollywood.

 

She is an interdisciplinary creator spanning animation, gaming, and illustration. She has frequently participated in international game jams, contributing to UI design, scene construction, character animation, and other creative dimensions. Her concept art and illustrations have won awards in the United States, and her oil paintings have been exhibited in various locations, including Hong Kong and the Louvre in France.

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She has served as the organizer of Women in Animation in the United States. She is also a professional member of organizations such as the Hong Kong Designers Association and the International Animation Association.

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Hobbies.

Singing:

Grade 10 (Highest Level) in the China Conservatory of Music Certification Exam

She was a finalist of The Voice of China Shenzhen, and was the champion of the top ten singers on campus

Flute:

 Grade 9 (Highest Level) Certificate in the Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM) Certification Exam

Swimming:

(Woman's 50m Freestyle 2nd Runner Up in the CityUHK Annual Aquatic Meet)

Jazz Dancing / Skating/Skateboarding

Like all kinds of sports

Love all kinds of small animals, especially cats