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About Me

Self-introduction of Yuka Sato

Cute character illustration of a rabbit holding a heart

Illustrator

Yuka Sato

I’m Yuka Sato, a freelance illustrator based in Tokyo, Japan.
After working as a graphic designer, I began my illustration career in 2006.
I specialize in cute animal and children’s illustrations — especially for baby and toddler picture books, workbooks, and nursery materials.
I also independently create and publish paid iMessage sticker apps on the App Store, which have been downloaded in over 30 countries, primarily in the United States.
If you’re looking to create sweet and gentle illustrations for little ones, feel free to contact me anytime.

Major Work Style & Projects

【For Children】

  • Books & Publications: Educational picture books, novelty books, sound books, illustrated encyclopedias, kamishibai (storyboards), riddle books, illustration lesson books

  • Educational Tools & Items: Workbooks, educational activities, puzzles, sticker books, mazes, crafts, coloring books, paper dolls, educational toys, children's CD jackets

【Preschool & Nursery】

  • Preschool Supplies: Attendance books, attendance stickers, drawing pads, crayons, birthday cards, aprons, etc.

  • Monthly Magazines & Books: Cover illustrations, spot illustrations, wall/classroom decorations, etc.

【Content & Others】

  • Digital Content: Apps, video assets, LINE stickers, GIF animations, web animated stickers

  • Character Design: Mascot characters, brand characters

  • Others: Puzzle magazines (Spot-the-difference), New Year's cards, greeting cards

Major Clients

【Japanese Publishers & Corporations】

Aia Corporation / I-freek / Eiwa Publishing / KaeruX / Kadokawa Cross Media / Gakken / Kyoiku Gageki / Kinonsha / Kotsu Shimbunsha / Kobunshoin / Cosmic Publishing / KONAMI / Shogakukan / Shochiku / Suzuki Publishing / Sekai Bunka Publishing / Seibundo Publishing / Seitosha / Takarajimasha / Child Honsha / Nagaoka Shoten / Nurseree / Natsumesha / Hikarinokuni / Froebel-kan / Poplar Publishing / mixi / Meito / U-CAN / Yumearu / and others (in alphabetical order)

【International Publishers & Corporations】

Pusheen Corp. (USA) / and others

Exhibitions

  • Solo Exhibition "Kawaii" (2017)

    Children's Exhibition: Works by 6 Professional Illustrators (2018)

    3rd CREATORS EXPO

  • PALET'S Illustration Exhibition Vol.4-13

  • Design Festa vol.19-21, 24, 28

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