about me

A person sitting cross-legged on the floor with a laptop, holding a cup, wearing glasses and a blue shirt that says 'hello'. The background includes a small framed picture and red and black boxes.

PK is an illustrator who has collaborated with brands including Apple, Google, New Balance, and Blue Bottle Coffee. His work centers on everyday life and personal stories. He is best known for the series Every Person in Shanghai, which captures realistic moments across the city, and Life Moments, which portrays youth culture through vibrant and energetic colors. PK has also collaborated with Nike on several acclaimed sneaker designs, such as the Year of the Dog AF1 and Shanghai Dunk 2, and has hosted a well-received live drawing event at Apple Jing’an in Shanghai.

Selected collaborations
• Co‑designed Nike Dunk Shanghai 2 (global limited, 2004)
• Co‑designed Nike Air Force 1 — Year of the Dog (global limited, 2005), exhibited and acquired by V&A (2008)
• Collaborated with Google on new global emoji (2016–2018)
• Created key visuals for Nike Chinese New Year “Fireworks” (2017)
• Partnered with Blue Bottle Coffee for China store opening (2021)
• “Life at Heart” S1, New Balance (Apr 2023)
• Hosted Today at Apple illustration event, Apple Jing’an (Apr–May 2024)
• “Life at Heart” S2, New Balance (Apr 2024)
• Collaborated with Freak’s Store on 2025 S/S (Apr 2025)
• “Life at Heart” S3, New Balance (May 2025).

Exhibitions
• “The ShanghaiRen” (group, 2019)
• “Every Person in Shanghai” (solo, 2022)
• “The Mood Shop” at Kaiji Teahouse (2024)
• “Every Person in Saga” — first Japan solo, Saga, Kyushu (2025)