PHI

Based in Osaka, PHI is a freelance illustrator and artist known for his vibrant, cartoon-style work inspired by everyday life, personal reflections, and passions like cooking. With a background in design, his visual language blends clean structure with playful imagination. PHI’s illustrations often explore surreal scenes and expressive moods through bold forms, quirky characters, and rhythmic compositions. Influenced by manga artist Aki Irie and shaped by a strong design foundation, PHI creates work that feels both imaginative and fresh—turning even food into a vivid stage for storytelling.