Artist & Vendor List

Located at:

Illini Rooms ABC & 

South Lounge

Enter from West Side.

Dates and Times:

Saturday, 10-7pm

Sunday, 10-5pm

Vendor Hall Map

Official Vendor List:

Handmade merch such as earrings, pins, shirts, stickers, keychains, prints, and so much more! 

Chibit Ribbit is a small business featuring prints, postcards, pins, stickers, keychains, and more! Come find merch for fandoms such as Genshin Impact, Pokemon, Splatoon, Legend of Zelda, and Dungeon Meshi! 

Teacupweeb sells goofy fandom and original stickers, pins, plushies, and sticker sheets. She strives to make people smile with her work, and it’s her mission to give a little good everywhere she goes. 

Hey there! I love making prints, stickers, and photocards for some of my favorite shows and manga. You'll be able to find me if you look for a mango-themed booth! 

Stitched by Becca is a small business specializing in handcrafted crochet plushies. Each unique plushie is made with love and attention to detail, perfect for all ages! 

Smudge Pudge Designs mixes pink, adorable cats, and everyday life! Find the cutest cat designs on prints, calendars, stickers, keychains, pencil bags and more! 

TipTop is an artist hailing from the Midwest that offers a wide variety of products, including keychains and bags, and even custom traditional art commissions done right at the convention. Whether you’re looking for cute chibi art or colorful posters of your favorite characters, there’s sure to be something for everyone. 

You can be sarcastic and cute at the same time—what’s the harm? Vessel.vL bridges the gap between cuteness and sass with our adorable animal mascots and their snarky attitudes. In addition to our original art, we also offer handmade clay creations, ranging from trinket trays to cute polymer charms. We also sell prints, including both original art and fanart. We guarantee you’ll find something you’ll connect with. Stay cute, stay sassy. 

MasonJPG (Mason Heitner) is a Chicago based artist that makes a wide range of Anime and cutesie merchandise. Products include: Prints, Pins, Keychains, Bookmarks, Zines, and more!


https://tobiiviibrato.carrd.co/ 

Handmade polymer clay figurines and trinkets! 

https://pinsbyarisamon.bigcartel.com/ 

Hey there! Check out my table for prints and stickers featuring Initial D, Yakuza, Metal Gear Solid, and more! There may also be special goods such as acrylic paintings of memes, holographic stickers, or hand-painted figures! 

Looking for cute stickers, keychains, and colorful prints? Stop by chimoriax's fish stall for a little treat! 

Selling fanart anime merch including keychains, prints, stickers, wooden standees, and scents 

m00n mel0n is a Chicago based illustration and crochet duo looking to bring their universe to others. They create products inspired by varying media such as manga & anime like One Piece and SGT Frog, video game series like the Persona and Hoyoverse franchises, memes, tv/movies, K/Jpop, Vtubers, and their own life experiences. They want to bring their love and joy for fandoms (as well as frogs, worms, and shrimps) wherever they go, and love to make connections with fellow fans and enthusiasts through their works. Stop by their booth to check out their illustrated and crochet wares! 

Pink, Kawaii, and Dreamy Art! 

Unique, colorful, and vibrant art work. Building a positive community for an amazing experience and enjoyment is what I aim for. Creating togetherness in a positive way. I have many different options of anime, games and original merchandise, and there’s something for everyone! I offer many different price ranges as well for those who have different budgets. 

Handmade goods such as lanyards, necklaces, pens and some enamel pins! 


Shop Soji' is an inviting small business sticker shop characterized by its cuteness in combination with simplicity. The goal of the brand is to add elements of charm to people's daily lives. A bubbly, handmade, and cute surprise in every sticker product, plushie, and stationery designed by Shop Soji. 

Kurilix is a multimedia artist selling an array of merchandise based on art created by the artist themselves. 

I have handmade stickers, buttons, chapstick pockets, microfiber cloths, sketchbooks, sticker books, and plushies! 

Wonderful Washue is a small, black owned business based in northern Indiana. They are best known for reusable Ita Sticker Books (sticker books with a transparent window)! And specialize in stickers, buttons, keychains, and prints! Their artwork can range from nostalgic cartoons to original works! Although the shop has an overall pastel vibe, the artist loves to draw spooky related things as well! 

fda shut down my alchemy operation so now I do art. I make prints, keychains, stickers, and more! 

YPArtistry is a Filipina-American small business founded by Ysabelle in 2020. Ysabelle has loved drawing ever since she could remember and began crocheting since she was 8 years old. Using her passion for art and her love for animals, Ysabelle has made YPArtistry a source for animal crochet plushies, hand-designed stickers, and other handmade crafts. 

Looking for something bright, cute, and a little silly? Then you're in luck! Despite my name, I have an array of colorful stickers and prints from all sorts of video games. So stop by, even just for a chat! :D 

Sebbywitching ( a.k.a. Sebastian “Buzz Holt ) is a Multimedia Cartoonist with a specialty in illustrations and comics. From a small but mighty dragon, to a cat-possessed beagle, there’s a little something for everyone! 

The celastrias brand offers a variety of art and wearable jewelry inspired by your favorite characters and media! From prints and stickers to intricate necklaces and phone charms, each product is drawn, designed, and handmade with care. Fandoms that are currently planned include Genshin, Heaven Official’s Blessing, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Love & Deepspace—however, this is subject to change, so stop by the booth to see what surprises may be in store! 

Kailee Rosen is an artist and illustrator that creates prints, keychains, pins and stickers all revolving around her favorite pieces of media. Her work is colorful, stylish and fun. 


Car Itasha merch / Peekers / Apparel / Clothing / Fanart 

Visit for a variety of original and fan artwork by Erin (Floratonic) and Emma (Spacejazz), based on things that bring us joy! From stickers to clay creations, we hope you’ll find something you love! 

Hi it’s Aeri and Meru! Your one-stop shop for cute merch of magical girls, idols, rhythm games, anime, ocs, and more :3 

Art shop of detailed, colorful, and beautiful work to inspire you. 

prints and stickers! 

Studio Koi is an Illinois-based art studio consisting of three friends: Alyssa, Kensa, and August. They offer multi-fandom art and merchandise inspired by what they love! Check out their portfolio at studiokoi.carrd.co to see featured wares, art, and upcoming events. 

Studio Kwoh is an Asian American owned art business based in Chicago that showcases cute prints, stickers, reusable bags, pouches, enamel pins, stationery, and more! Inspiration is drawn from childhood memories of my favorite kawaii characters and food. 

Hi, my name is Michelle and I'm the creator behind MichWu Creations! This shop started off selling handmade resin jewelries, but has now branched off to cutesy art inspired by my childhood obsessions like pokemon and sanrio characters! You can find all things cute in the form of stickers, prints, car fresheners, tote bags, phone straps, keychains, and much more! All products are either handmade by me or designed on my iPad! XOXO 

Hi! I’m SweeToothGhost! I like to make art that feels good to look at! I genuinely don’t know how else to describe my style :) 

I’m a devoted anime and merch enthusiast who might have spent a bit *too* much on my collection. I’ve brought along some of my favorite official Japanese pin badge blind boxes and charming little trinkets. You’ll find stuff from Studio Ghibli, Death Note, Code Geass, and more. 


Hi, I'm Iris/ariamisu! I miraculously graduated from ECE a few years ago. Maybe you know me from a few comics. I'm an engineer by day and artist by night. It might seem like there's quite the mismatch in my career choices, but, unsurprisingly, both require a lot of coffee. In my free time I love to doodle stuff I'm currently interested in, usually in tiny blorbo forms. I started my store with just a single sticker sheet design during my undergrad, but here I am a few years later :) Hope you guys can stop by! 

I create highly detailed pixel art environments and merchandise to bring the worlds of our beloved Japanese games and animations to convention attendees. I sell my work in the forms of tabletop gaming playmats, tote bags, wall tapestries, prints, keychains, mouse pads, enamel pins, refrigerator magnets, key holders, embroidery patches, and pinback buttons. 

I draw indie games & anime stuff !! 

Specializing in cute, silly, and charming designs, Noodlegel offers a variety of stickers, keychains, and jewelry. Each piece is crafted with care to bring joy and personality to your day! 

Dreamy x Mei is a shared art booth bringing a variety of cute and unique merchandise to UI-Con! We offer a range of game fandoms including Honkai Star Rail, Genshin Impact, and IdentityV, along with original stickers, prints and keychains. If you like gaming or cute memes, we've got you! ♥ 

Jenny aka Muiji of Muijistudio, is an Asian American artist that makes cute and sassy art, stickers, stationery, accessories, apparel and more! All designs are lovingly created by Jenny and are inspired by her background as a Chinese Filipina American, the nostalgia of childhood, her love of food and all things cute. She hopes that her creations and products bring joy to others, provide representation to Asian Americans in the art space, and most importantly, motivates people to embrace their authentic selves through her cute and cheeky mascot, Jubo the Piggy! 

Hi, I love making colorful and fun art of cool anime and game characters and environments!

I sell mainly prints, charms and stickers 

Kevin is a Filipino-American Artist in the ChicagoLand Area! 


Caramell.ia is a freelance animator and illustrator residing in the Chicagoland area. 

Penelopeloveprints is a watercolor artist based in Chicago, whose creations draw inspiration from the beauty of nature, delectable food, and rich Asian cultures. In addition to freelancing, she collaborates with local restaurants to create food illustrations, murals, and designs. Penelopeloveprints also showcases her works at various conventions. 

SunnySide Art is a Chicago-based Illustrator who combines her love for felines, food, and Japanese culture in her artwork. Her portfolio features nostalgic fan art, contemporary pieces infused with her heritage, and adorable cat illustrations. 

AshleyintheAM is a whimsical brand that brings fantasy into reality with a touch of nostalgia. It captures the essence of girly charm and sparkles with vibrant, playful designs. Embracing the spirit of imagination, AshleyintheAM creates a magical experience that transports you to a world where everything is bright, fun, and full of wonder. 

The BugMangaka is a Chicago-based artist that makes cute and colorful work through original art and fanart! He sells stickers, button pins, art prints, and more, and is a comic artist that prints and assembles his zines and comics himself. 

Small artist selling prints, charms, and decoden handicrafts. 

A collection of cute items, accessories, and more! 

I love all things scary and gothic but I try to mix that with my love of anime and video games. I make stickers, prints, apparel, keychains, and buttons based on original artwork and fanart of some of my favorite media including Sanrio, Silent Hill, Resident Evil, Cult of the Lamb, and Sailor Moon. 

Welcome to Orvi’s Doodles and Kevin’s Art and Games! We're two hobby artists from the U of I bringing a mix of art, mostly from anime and games. Orvi is selling fanmade merchandise (stickers, keychains, prints, etc.) of Fate/Grand Order, Genshin Impact, and Arknights. Kevin is selling his poster and postcard prints, some 3D printed goodies and his own original board game. Looking for something different? We both take commissions! Stop by, say hi and check out our art! 

Hobbyist digital artist who loves horror and sci-fi. Most of my work focuses on my original worldbuilding. 


The main content of the store is fursuit, which here include tails, claws (traditional and KIG), and furryheads. The store also sells some official anime peripherals, such as Chiikawa. 

Velpi is an illustrator that loves drawing chibis and stylized characters with a heavy emphasis for creepy/cute combinations. They specialize in buttons, pins, stickers and other small merch. 

Carve the Moon creates vibrant and whimsical fantasy art available as prints, stationery, and accessories. Her work often features endearing creatures and mystical landscapes, aiming to bring a touch of magic to your everyday life. 

Side Quest Shoppe (formally known as Geek’d Soaps) is a small business inspired by pop culture, anime, & video games! We specialize in handcrafting Artisan Soap Bars, but we also offer other products such as Adjustable Bead Bracelets, Vinyl Stickers, and Lip Balm! Every item in our collection is handcrafted by us. 

Quack_A_Cola is an LGBTQIA+ Chicago-based artist and vendor that adores experimenting with new styles and products. Every event there is a new fandom or item and his table is ever evolving. He covers both niche and popular fandoms in a cartoon to semi-realistic style. He also offers original work based off of his own webcomics and indie projects including animations and small indie games. 

Berrichu is all about bringing the joy of nostalgic gaming and anime to life through colorful art. I create keychains, tote bags, stickers, and prints that spark laughter, connection, and conversation. My goal is to make art that feels warm and meaningful, reminding people of the things they love. 

Mexican-American artist just doodling and creating cute, colorful designs! I make prints, t-shirts, and tote bags!! 

Oxcoxa (better known as Ox) is a Chicago-based illustrator and video game concept artist. She loves to draw anime-style characters, fan-art, and original character concepts! She often streams her drawing process online at twitch.tv/oxcoxa and enjoys meeting fellow anime fans and artists. 

I am an illustrator focusing in comics! Much of my art features animals and food illustration, as well as a reflection of daily life. Some of my favorite characters to feature in my work are from DC comics, Marvel, and Pokémon! 

Looking for color? Einveru Arts has plenty, from holographic stickers, rainbow acrylic charms, too fully saturated prints, if you need brights in your life, this is the stop for you! 


Hi, I'm blue crow lavender, a watercolor based artist. I plan to sell prints, stickers, and key chains. as well as hand painted laser cut pins and magnets. The designs I create and sell are a mix of original works as well as fan art. My style is very distinct and has a soft cozy illustrated storybook feel to it. Because of the hand painted aspect of my pins and magnets everything is given a bet of a personality. 

KiwiPiwi is a digital illustrator who enjoys making original work and fanart of their favorite media.They like to use interesting compositions and colors to create their work, but they also enjoy making derpy little guys sometimes. Come by and say hi! 

Hi! My name is SudojiArt and I like to make cute lineless art of video games, anime and manga. Whether it’s themed around food, flowers, or inspired by my Mexican culture, I hope it brings you joy! 

We are selling original fan art, mostly stickers and posters. Mostly IDV , P5r etc. 

I make pieces that provide comfort! Whether it be made for aesthetic or silly animals that bring nostalgia, I aim to resonate with anyone. My subjects focus on cute animals, floral design, food, fantasy, and some fan art that are on stickers, bookmarks, prints, button-pins, and acrylic keychains! 

The Archon Experiment is an indie sci-fi franchise about bioweapons rebelling against gods. 

My name is Jesus Amador, and I’m a narrative illustrator specializing in fantasy comic art. Over the past few years, I've poured my heart into developing my graphic novel franchise, “The Way We Bleed,” creating numerous works to support its growth. This year, I successfully self-published eight comics, some of which have even sold out, and released a hardcover collector's edition anthology! These accomplishments mean the world to me. I’m excited to kickstart the webtoon series and continue illustrating my graphic novel. My merchandise includes comic books, prints, posters, stickers, buttons, keychains, earrings, mousepads, tote bags, jewelry, journals, plushies, pillows, apparel, and in-person commissions. These items, all related to my graphic novel universe, have proven to be marketable and successful at conventions, and seeing them resonate with others has brought me immense joy. I strive to build a community surrounding my fictional universe and hope to continue seeing the one I’ve started for it grow! 

E. S. Fein is the author of the Neoevolution Earth Series, two standalone novels (A Dream of Waking Life and Points of Origin), and two short story collections (Ascendescenscion and The Process is Love). Predominantly a scifi, fantasy, and thriller writer, more than anything, he enjoys writing strange stories about strange characters in strange situations. Some people refer to him as a lucid dreaming expert. Others know him as a rapper. But E. S. Fein just thinks of himself as a dude who likes to think about what it means to be a dude thinking about being a dude. When he isn't hanging out with his partner and son, you can usually find him reading, playing DnD and video games with his friends, going for walks while writing stories in his head before putting them on paper, or practicing yoga. Check out some free short stories on his site, Officialesfein.com. 

JubiArtDesign specializes in stationery, art prints and paper goods, all handmade and mostly homemade. Cute, relatable and funny but also usable products - inspired by many video game, cartoon, and anime - aim to bring joy and happiness for all audiences. 

AO's Treehouse mainly focuses on fan works, currently specializing in the IPs of Miku and Genshin Impact. We collaborate with many talented artists, and of course, we are also working with artists to develop our own IPs. 


Not Kimono Studio is a woman owned studio focusing on traditional crafts and dedicated to original design and handcrafted floral and nature inspired hair pins, tiara, corsages made with low temperature glass and semi precious stones that celebrates beauty, femininity, nature, and cultural identity, and craftsmanship itself 

I am a local Artist bringing you many different handmade goodies like plushies, stickers, prints, keychains, jewelry and more! 

Handmade geek inspired bags, wallets and pouches 

Switch's Stickers is a furry owned business! My stickers and (most of) my prints are all made by me at home. My art work features both my own characters and well known ones from seried such as Haikyu, warrior cats, pokemon, and more! Please stop by just to say hi! 

Keychains and prints from various fandoms including anime, games, and more all drawn in my artstyle. 

If you know my name at all, it's probably for my role as Mirai Kuriyama in Beyond the Boundary, Cherri Bomb in the animated pilot of The Hazbin Hotel, Rylibeu in Dragon Ball Super or Misa Takayama in Log Horizon. Other roles that come to mind are Nikka Katajainen in Brave Witches, Tina in Overlord, Kohina Hiruko in Black Bullet, Yui Takamura in Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse, Lion in Kemono Friends, Shiori Asagiri in Tamako Market, and Marie in Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town?! 

Gillian Lange is a voice actress from Sullivan, IL. She first got her start in voice acting while she was a student at UIUC in April 2020, and since then has gone on to voice characters such as Mei Nakatsugawa in Laid-Back Camp and Naka Hikage in You Are Ms. Servant. Gillian can also be heard in anime titles such as Kaiju No. 8, My Hero Academia, Shangri-La Frontier, and many more!  

McKenzie Shane, artist, graphic designer, and cosplayer, is a proud U of I alumni and excited to be a part of this year's UI-CON. She has been a competitive traditional artist since 2016, specializing in painting and sculpting, and earned her Bachelor's in Graphic Design at the University of Illinois in 2020. She brings everything she has learned to create unique designs in cosplay. McKenzie started competitive cosplay in 2021, accumulating several category placements, a Best in Show at last year's UI-CON Cosplay Contest, and her most recent achievement, Best Paint at Winter Cosplay Championship at Holiday Matsuri. 

Mary has been competing for 10 years and is a multi-award winning cosplayer, accumulating category wins, Master level wins, best in Shows, to placements in national and international invitational competitions such as Dragoncon and the prestigious Crown Championship of Cosplay. She appears as a cosplay guest and helps coordinate and judge costume competitions, working alongside convention owners and some of the best cosplayers in the world in the process.   

Video game cosplayer and artist, JillyCat is honored to have a table at UI-con this year! 


Hello! my name is Dakota :) my goal is to share my love for art, anime, and video games with others by creating art myself for others to collect and cherish! 

I’m a crafter specializing in resin and paper beads. My goal is to create fun and whimsical accessories inspired by anime, travel and language, LGBTQ+ pride, and whatever other nerdy things I’m obsessed with at the moment. 

Rosy Bluebird Creations is the culmination of my love for illustration and storytelling! My work is a blend of fanart and original designs, and everything is made with love! Stop by for prints, buttons, stickers, adoptable characters, comics, and on-site commissions! 

Shoshin is a Midwest based freelance illustrator who specializes in vibrant, bold, and expressive artwork while drawing inspiration from contemporary western and overseas artstyles. Shoshin offers a wide variety of merchandise available for purchase ranging from prints and stickers, to apparel and metallic print variants. 

We are two artist friends who decided to booth together. We mostly do Original Character art but do have some fanart items aswell. We do stickers, keychains, pins, buttons, prints and more! 

i love cats and gacha games 

Pixel Art creations from video games including Undertale/DELTARUNE, Kirby, Pokemon, Splatoon, Mario, and more as keychains, magnets, wall art and pins! You can find me online at: @CafeMaiden on Twitter or @MaidensFrappuccino on Tumblr and on Tiktok! 

Cute and Nerdy art! Including tarot prints and decks, prints, stickers, keychain charms, standees, and washi tape! 

Pew-PewStudio carries prints, mini prints, charms, and buttons from a wide range of fandoms. 

Pineberry Paper specializes in a delightful array of stationery essentials and whimsical treasures that are sure to capture your imagination. We bring a touch of charm and creativity to your everyday life with our stickers, notebooks, notepads, washi tape, reusable sticker books, suncatchers, and keychains. Our sticker designs feature everything from cute animals to enchanting florals, perfect for adding a touch of personality to your laptops, notebooks, or crafty projects. 


We are a game development studio that prides ourselves on creating great content while helping others in the game development community learn skills that will help them succeed in their career! 

Dragon Ink Dice is all about artisan TTRPG creations. My main focus is handmade resin polyhedral dice sets and singles, but I also make keychains, jewelry, dice trays, and other accessories and knickknacks! 

Hello! Makination Studio is a small, new business where we sell handmade wool and cotton rugs, coasters, and small accessories inspired by anime, cute animals, and our lives. We are a small group of Asian-Americans who try to produce fun, practical, and cute items that everyone can enjoy. We endeavor to make sure each item is made with care and consideration and would love to make something unique for you! 

Handmade and 3D Printed Gaming accessories and pop culture items 

https://www.animestuffstore.com/ 

We had a great response last year at the first UI-CON. We are excited to be coming back. We will be selling Anime, Legend of Zelda, Dungeons and Dragons etc. pictures, and tin signs. A variety of 3D printed goodies; dragons, axolotls, and more. 

Steve Harrick’s comics have been published by GreyHaven Comics and Ink & Drink Comics, as well as the self-published Pulp-Sized Comics (with John King and Rhyan Sollace) and Dirt Sheet (co-created with John King). He has written about comics for The Beat and Straight Up Magazine, as well as presenting in the Comics Studies Society's conference. He lives and works in the St. Louis area. 

Al's 3D Pals is a new startup that makes friends and fidgets for all! Allan hopes to bring a smile to his customers with high quality 3d printed articulating animals, fidgets and display items. Everything is colorful and fun, bring home a new friend today! Requests and commissions also accepted. 


I create colorful headbands, keychains, jewelry ( like rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces) and pens using different materials like yarn, D20 dice ( for jewelry and keychains)and upcycled material like buttons ( for rings). Every single piece is made by me with very different materials and methods… 

I create handmade resin jewelry and keychains. 

We crafts beautiful handmade hair accessories, bag charms and phone/key chains. Each piece brimming with intricate details and pastel whimsy that will make your heart flutter.

Hello there! I'm Mellie of Mellie Lia Crafts. I make resin and polymer clay jewelry, trinkets, and keychains. Every time I have a feeling, I make more art. Sometimes that means bespoke miniatures, sometimes that means lovely dried floral jewelry, and other times that means bedazzled bones! 

Midwest Comic Book Artist. Illustrations, Caricatures, and Graphic Design 

Hello! My name is Megan; I'm an undergraduate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who is conducting an independent research project on boys' love anime and manga. I'd appreciate it if I could interview UI-Con attendees for my project. Thank you! 

Cobbler Lane Designs is a Filipina owned company that sells small batch Kawaii, anime, and pop based clothing and tumblers. Most designs are done in house and are unique to us. We love pop culture, pretty colors, spicy books, kawaii cuties, and things that make you smile 

Welcome to Hooked It Up! Shop handmade crochet creations of all kinds: plushies, keychains, hats, and many more. 

The IlliniFurs is a UIUC RSO dedicated to providing a space for members of the furry fandom who also attend UIUC! 

The Official UIUC club for Beyblade enthusiasts with the purpose of providing a community for bladers to battle! 

Selling Japanese Animation Club's stickers and other UI-CON merchandise.

Saturday 10am-5:30pm:

Sign up for the cosplay contest at Booth 123!

Saturday 5:30pm-7pm:

Get Rebel and Cleric band merchandise!