Yiyi Qin

Yiyi Qin is a jewelry designer, artist, and entrepreneur based in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

She is dedicated to merging conceptual art with wearable design. As the founder and lead designer of meetcute jade, Qin pushes the boundaries of contemporary jewelry. Her pieces have been showcased at prominent venues including Liu Haisu Art Museum (Shanghai), Guilin Art Museum, and Guangzhou Art Museum. She has maintained a long-term, in-depth collaboration with Beijing Poly Auction, where her creations have been auctioned and acquired by collectors.

Qin’s unique creative approach stems from her background in dance choreography and competitive gymnastics, which infuse her designs with precision, movement, and innovation. She is currently pursuing an MFA at Donghua University and an MBA in Design Strategy at the California College of the Arts, leveraging her education to push forward the vision of meetcute jade while exploring the intersection of art and business.

Her work bridges diverse artistic influences with a focus on creating wearable art that connects with a global audience. Qin’s commitment to sustainability, technology, and business growth is reflected in both her designs and her investment ventures, including her strategic investment in a national power security company.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Qin enjoys skiing and surfing—activities that reflect her belief in the value of balance, exploration, and calculated risk-taking, principles that guide both her creative work and entrepreneurial mindset.

By integrating design and technology within a sustainable business model, Qin aims to redefine the future of wearable art.