I am a designer, illustrator and comic artist based in Boston, MA.
I’m a multidisciplinary creative who specializes in brand systems, visual storytelling and strategic thinking.
Featured Projects
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The WBUR Festival
Brand design, creative direction, art direction and graphic design for The WBUR Festival, a public media organization. Brand Design / Design Direction / Graphic Design
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The Makers
Brand identity design and illustration for WBUR’s The Makers, a series highlighting creatives of color making an impact in the Boston arts scene. Brand Design / Illustration / Animation
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Mimoco Brand Evolution & Licensed Product Design
Over the course of nearly nine years, I evolved from a Designer/Illustrator to Design Director at Mimoco, a pioneer in the “lifestyle tech” space. I spearheaded the creative direction for Mimobot and MimoPower product lines, transforming functional tech gadgets into high-end collectible art. My role was the bridge between imaginative character design and the rigorous…
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100 Aquatic Drawings in 100 Days
Over the course of 100 days starting in January 14, 2026, I will be completing 100 drawings of sea creatures. Follow along on IG @emptybamboogirl for more.
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100 Bird Drawings in 100 Days
Over 100 days (Oct 2025–Jan 2026), I completed a daily bird illustration project — 100 birds in total. Beyond learning an absurd amount about birds (tiny dinosaurs, truly), the project sharpened my illustration workflow, decision-making, and consistency under self-directed constraints. Follow along on IG @emptybamboogirl for more of my themed 100 drawings in 100 days.…
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Comic Art
Narrative illustration and creative writing. For the latest comics, visit emptybamboogirl.com. Illustration / Content Development Pao Arts Gallery, Boston, MA Call and Response: Illustration in Uncertain Times (2023) Curated by: Leslie Anne Condon Participating Artists: Deborah Johnson, payal kumar, Lillian Lee, Shaina Lu, Yuko Okabe, Sanika Phawde, Wen-ti Tsen Creative COVID-19 Communications During the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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Illustration
Editorial and spot illustrations for a member-supported public media organization, print publications and product. Illustration
Personal Projects
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 personal exploration of nostalgia and medium. By swapping pixels for oil pastels, this series highlights my background in traditional illustration and my lifelong love for iconic character branding.
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. Curated by Leslie Anne Condon
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“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