Hi, I’m a Boston-based designer, illustrator, and comic artist.
I help bring ideas to life through brand systems, visual storytelling, and thoughtful creative strategy.
Featured Projects
A portfolio of creative leadership and strategic brand stewardship, from the heart of public media to the forefront of global pop culture.
Personal Projects
A collection of self-initiated work exploring ideas, stories, and new directions.
100 Daily Drawings: Aquatic Creatures
Beyond learning an absurd amount about creatures of the sea, the project sharpens my illustration workflow, decision-making, and consistency under self-directed constraints.
The Pastel Pokédex: A Study in Texture
There is a specific bridge between the waxy texture of crayon and the rich, blendability of an oil pastel. My new series, The Pastel Pokédex, walks that line.
Call and Response Exhibition
Contributing artist for a 2023 curated showcase of AAPI voices. This project bridged the gap between personal narrative and public storytelling.
Watch and follow @emptybamboogirl
News
A collection of professional milestones, personal creative experiments, and the stories behind the work I love.
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100 Aquatic Drawings in 100 Days
Beyond learning an absurd amount about creatures of the sea, the project sharpens my illustration workflow, decision-making, and consistency under self-directed constraints. Follow along on IG @emptybamboogirl for more.
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100 Bird Drawings in 100 Days
Sometimes the best way to grow as an artist is to simply commit to showing up. These 100 days weren’t just about the drawings themselves, but about the daily rhythm of observation and the joy of refining my craft, one sketch at a time. (Oct 2025–Jan 2026) Follow along on IG @emptybamboogirl for more of…
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Slice of Life, Full of Heart: ‘Empty Bamboo Girl’ in Sampan Newspaper
There is a unique rhythm to bi-weekly storytelling. It’s a pulse that keeps me grounded in the community while allowing the ink to dry on one narrative before the next begins. I am incredibly proud to contribute my comic art and storytelling to the Sampan Newspaper, a cornerstone of our region and New England’s only…
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Summer on a Roll: Illustrating a New England Tradition
There is nothing quite like the New England summer, and for me, that season is defined by a single, buttery icon: the lobster roll. This series is my visual love letter to the ultimate regional staple. While the “Cold vs. Warm” debate rages on, I’m planting my flag firmly in the “warm with butter” camp.…
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Daily Rituals: Finding Focus through the Daily Marker Project
Starting on May 18, 2025, I began a new creative challenge: one marker drawing on an index card, every single day. This project is my way of practicing creative discipline in a small, tactile format — turning a simple 3×5 card into a playground for new ideas and bold color. It’s been a rewarding way…
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The Pastel Pokédex: A Study in Texture
There is a specific bridge between the waxy texture of crayon and the rich, blendability of an oil pastel. My new series, The Pastel Pokédex, walks that line. I’m stepping away from the screen to highlight the intersection of my background in traditional illustration and my lifelong love for iconic branding. Each piece is a…
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Mentorship in Motion: WBUR x MassArt Creative Collaboration
For the third year running, I had the pleasure of partnering with Massachusetts College of Art & Design through their Illustration Professional Freelance Studio program. The challenge for these emerging artists? Illustrating the 2024 holiday card for WBUR. Throughout February, I joined Professor Irena Roman’s class in-person at MassArt to lead creative direction and provide…
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Screen Cameo: Rainbow Dash x Ghostbusters: Afterlife
One of the most rewarding parts of designing for a cult-favorite brand is seeing where the products turn up years later. Recently, the Mimoco alumni group chat lit up with a low-res clip from Ghostbusters: Afterlife, where our My Little Pony Rainbow Dash MIMOBOT makes a surprise cameo on the big screen. Seeing this design…
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Visualizing the Voice: WBUR’s 2021 Spring Brand Campaign
In the spring of 2021, WBUR launched a major brand campaign that centered on a series of custom lettering and “earbud” illustrations I originally developed for the Membership team. What began as a fundraising-focused visual concept was scaled into a comprehensive, multi-channel identity that spanned the entire Greater Boston area. This campaign was a masterclass…
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Spotted: Hello Kitty x The Flight Attendant
Every once in a while, I get a text message that brings my time at Mimoco rushing back. Recently, it was a screenshot from the HBO series The Flight Attendant, where the Hello Kitty MIMOBOT was spotted making a guest appearance “in the wild.” Seeing this flash drive on a major TV set years after…
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Holiday Illustrations
Working closely with the WBUR Development team, I designed a series of fall-themed illustrations to anchor their seasonal donor engagement efforts. The goal was to move beyond traditional fundraising aesthetics and create a series of visuals that felt as cozy, intellectual, and community-focused as the station itself. These illustrations served as the visual heartbeat for…
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Character Design Flashback: Captain Rex for Star Wars x Mimoco
With the Star Wars universe constantly expanding, it’s fun to look back at the characters that paved the way. This Captain Rex MIMOBOT was a highlight from my 2017 design slate at Mimoco. The challenge with the Clone Troopers was always in the details — translating the battle-worn grit of Captain Rex’s unique armor into…
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Culture & Celebration: A Collaboration with Chinese American Family
This past August, I had the wonderful opportunity to partner with Chinese American Family through my comic art studio, Empty Bamboo Girl. Together, we launched a collection of baby onesies and stationery designed to celebrate the vibrant food and traditions that bring our community together. This collaboration was near to my heart — it allowed…
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“Last Seen” Wordmark
I had the opportunity to design the wordmark for Last Seen, a WBUR podcast series dedicated to unraveling mysteries both esoteric and obvious. The visual concept was inspired by the classic ransom note aesthetic, utilizing mismatched, “cut-out” letterforms to evoke the grit and tension of a cold case. While the identity was originally rooted in…
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Award-Winning Innovation: Branding & Packaging for CogniToys
CogniToys represent a leap forward in educational play—the world’s first “smart toys” capable of engaging children in real-time, speech-based dialogue. Powered by the Friendgine platform, these toys aren’t just playthings; they are evolving learning companions. I was tasked with developing a visual language that felt both cutting-edge and approachable for families. My work on the…
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Timeless Play: “Little Miss Meow” for Schylling Toys
For over forty years, Schylling, Inc. has been a leader in creating timeless, high-quality toys. I had the pleasure of collaborating with their design team to develop “Little Miss Meow,” an original character-driven tea set that blends classic play patterns with a modern, charming aesthetic. My role focused on the character illustration and surface design,…
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Force-Focused Design: High-Stakes Branding for Star Wars
Collaborating with Lucasfilm to bring the Star Wars universe to the Mimoco platform was an exercise in balancing fan reverence with commercial innovation. Working directly with their licensing team, I oversaw the creative product cycle, ensuring every design honored the legacy of a galaxy far, far away. This partnership went far beyond character design —…
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Power with Personality: Designing Original Characters for MimoPowerTube
When we launched MimoPowerTube, the goal was to bring Mimoco’s signature “pop culture-infused” DNA to a new category of portable batteries. This wasn’t just about adding a logo to a gadget; it was about building a cohesive product ecosystem from the ground up. As the lead designer on this line, I managed the full creative…
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Throwback: Bringing South Park to Life with MIMOBOT
In the world of designer tech, there’s no collaboration quite as irreverent as the South Park X MIMOBOT collection. Looking back on the Wave 1 debut in August 2013, it remains one of the most high-energy projects I’ve had the pleasure of steering from concept to shelf. This release featured two of Comedy Central’s most…
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Friendship is Functional: The My Little Pony MIMOBOT Series
Collaborating with Hasbro to bring the vibrant world of My Little Pony to the Mimoco platform was a joyful exercise in color, personality, and brand precision. Working alongside their licensing team, I led the creative lifecycle to ensure that the “Magic of Friendship” translated perfectly into our designer tech ecosystem. This partnership required a 360-degree…
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Presidential Design: Commemorating History with the George Washington MIMOBOT
In honor of President’s Day 2013, Mimoco took a step back into the history books to launch the George Washington MIMOBOT. As part of our “Legends of MIMOBOT” line, the challenge was to take a figure typically seen on currency and oil paintings and reimagine him through a playful, modern lens. This project was a…
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Engage! Bringing Star Trek to Life with MIMOBOT
For any sci-fi fan, the opportunity to work with Star Trek is nothing short of a dream. I had the incredible privilege of partnering with CBS Studios to launch the Star Trek X MIMOBOT series, which officially warped onto shelves on November 20, 2012. This collaboration was a deep dive into the iconic universe, featuring…
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Honoring a Legend: The Bruce Lee MIMOBOT for Mimoco
In 2012, Mimoco expanded its “Legends of MIMOBOT” series with the release of a figure that defined a genre: Bruce Lee. As the second legendary figure to join the collection, the goal was to capture the philosopher-martial artist’s fierce energy and iconic aesthetic within our signature tech canvas. Designing for the Bruce Lee estate required…
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Beyond the Stars: Translating the Mass Effect Universe for Mimoco
When BioWare launched Mass Effect 3, we had the incredible opportunity to bring the game’s deep lore and fan-favorite characters to life through the Mimoco platform. This wasn’t just about recreating portraits; it was about capturing the distinct “galactic” aesthetic of a world-class video game franchise. I led the character design process for the series,…
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Portable Power, Characterized: The MimoPowerBot Collection
The launch of MimoPowerBot marked a significant evolution in Mimoco’s mission to fuse personality with utility. Following the success of our flash drive lines, we developed this series of high-capacity portable batteries to serve as both a reliable power source and a centerpiece for any fan’s desk. As a lead on the project, I steered…
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Heroic Design: Navigating the DC Universe with Warner Bros.
Collaborating with Warner Bros. to integrate the DC Comics roster into the Mimoco ecosystem was a masterclass in legendary brand stewardship. My role involved working in tandem with their licensing team to ensure that icons like Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman maintained their heroic integrity while adapting to our unique product platform. This was a…
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FriendsWithYou MIMOBOT Blind Box Packaging for Mimoco
In 2011, Mimoco teamed up with the FriendsWithYou art collective to transform their signature “Magic, Luck, and Friendship” philosophy into a series of blind-box USB flash drives. Designing the packaging for this collaboration was an exercise in pure joy, leaning into a vibrant, neon-soaked palette that matched the collective’s cheerful aesthetic. To elevate the unboxing…
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Hello Kitty by Mimoco
Looking back at the early days of “designer tech,” my collaboration with Sanrio stands out as a definitive milestone. Working closely with their licensing team, I managed the creative product cycle for the Hello Kitty x Mimoco USB flash drive collection. This partnership was an exercise in extreme brand precision. The challenge was to respect…
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Tokidoki Print Ads for Mimoco
In 2008, Mimoco collaborated with the legendary lifestyle brand tokidoki to launch a curated collection of MIMOBOTs featuring the characters Meletta, Nero, and Pastaio. To capture the hyper-detailed, high-energy aesthetic of tokidoki, I developed a print campaign centered on the concept of “deconstruction.” Instead of a standard product shot, I worked on illustrations that broke…
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Brand Synergy: The Ford Fiesta x Mimoco Collaboration
In the summer of 2008, Ford launched a groundbreaking campaign to introduce the Ford Fiesta to a new generation of drivers. As part of their “Fiesta Movement” missions, they partnered with Mimoco to create a custom MIMOBOT that captured the spirit of the vehicle’s launch. This project was an exciting exercise in corporate brand integration.…
“I don’t see why we ever think of what others think of what we do – no matter who they are. Isn’t it enough just to express yourself?”
Georgia O’Keeffe
American modernist painter and draftswoman