Shang-Te Ted Chen

Shang-Te Chen, also known as Te Ted, was born in Taiwan but is now a California-based illustrator. He earned his master’s degree in interaction design from California College of the Arts. Since then, he has been exploring his creativity in illustration and storytelling.

Shang-Te is passionate about creating cute and playful picturebook style illustrations infused with subtle textures that give an organic feel. Shang-Te primarily works digitally in Photoshop. Lately, he has been exploring a new way of creating illustrations through paper cutting and mixed media, adding an extra human touch and a three-dimensional feel to his works. Common themes in his work including animals, adventure, and anything adorable! 

Award and Recognition:

Illoboom! 2025 - Top 50
Hiii Illustration International Awards 2024 - Shortlisted
Song of Strife Creation Fest 2024 - Creative Prize
Esperiar Art Contest - Creativity Prize
Chroma Corps 2023 - Winner


Designer for @LittleGestures

Contact

Feel free to check illustration for my portfolio,
and my Instagram to see more work @teted_draws


If you just want to connect or talk about collaboration, my email is tedchen0313@gmail.com.



Thanks for stopping by,
TeTed :)