A woman at the beach standing on rocks, holding a crab in her hand, with ocean waves in the background.
A cartoon character standing on a rocky shore holding a large plate of meat with a purple onion, with the ocean and a blue sky in the background.

I’m Karen Ko, a designer and illustrator with a knack for marketing. I love drawing plants, fantasizing about joining the circus, and eating a sandwich by a body of water. Based in Portland, OR.

Experience
The Program / Designer (April 2025 - Present)
Freelance Illustrator & Designer (2017 - Present)
The Mind Company / Senior Graphic Designer (2019 - 2024)
Healthline Media / Illustrator (2018-2019)

Select Clients:
Google Creative Lab, TED, Gardens of Golden Gate Park, RISD Media Group, The Ringer, Fremont LEAF, The Bold Italic, Plansponsor

Email
karenkodesign@gmail.com

Resume
Available upon request

Let's work together!