Hello! I’m a Brooklyn-based Designer & Artist with over fourteen years of professional experience. I specialize in concept-driven art direction, brand identity, packaging, print design, and illustration.
In my illustration work, I like to portray botanicals, nature scenes, creatures, and abstract figures with dreamy, mysterious evocations. I take inspiration from a blend of Chinese gongbi, ukiyo-e, ‘90s cartoons, and Surrealism. Other artistic influences include the works of Milton Glaser, Edward Gorey, and Max Ernst. I like to use sinuous lines, flowy movements, and contrasting color palettes. In addition to drawing, I also love donuts, disco, and dogs.
Skills
Art Direction
Visual Strategy
Brand Identity
Packaging
Print & Editorial
Illustration
UI/UX
Experience
Freelance
Grace Kao Studio, LLC
Freelance
Established NYC
Freelance
Aether NY
Freelance
Superfantastico
Freelance
IC-YA
Senior Designer
Force Majeure Design
Designer
CBX
Designer
Safari Sundays
Education
SuperHi
Foundation HTML, CSS + Javascript
School of Visual Arts
Continuing Education, Gouache Painting
The University of Texas at Austin
BS in Advertising
Clients +
Collaborators
Calvin Klein
Cîroc
Coty
Diageo
Dove
Everpress
Old Parr
Pepsi
Show & Tell UK
Slope Agency
Spotify
Unilever
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