* introduction
Hi, I’m Yixin Shen — a documentary director and motion designer currently based in Shanghai.I studied Interaction Design at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and during an exchange semester at Columbia University, I was introduced to experimental video. That experience sparked my interest in filmmaking and gradually shaped the path I’ve followed since.
Since then, I’ve worked across a range of formats — from documentaries and motion design to experimental shorts and commercial projects. I’m drawn to digital media as a way to express ideas I care about and to create work that’s thoughtful both in content and visuals.
Outside of work, I like to doodle small moments from daily life. It’s a small habit that helps me slow down and pay closer attention to the world around me. Over time, it’s become a quiet form of storytelling — one that keeps my creativity grounded and intuitive.