Cheryl Kao is a freelance designer based in nyc. Her work spans visual identity systems, websites, packaging, art direction, and editorial. Her practice is rooted in connecting with people and communities to design narratives that reflect their identity.
In her free time, she reads, carves stamps, hoards trinkets, and hopes to travel to all 62 of the U.S. National Parks some day (34% of the way there!).
Get in touch for more information, inquiries, or collaboration. Credentials deck available upon request.



CORE SERVICES
- Brand Identity
- Art Direction
- Campaigns
- Websites
- Packaging
- Editorial / Print
COLLABORATORS
- Creech
- Company Policy
- Designsake Studio
- Monopo
- Other Studio
- Something Else
- Span
- Utendahl Creative
- Willa Creative
SELECT CLIENTS
- Bloom
- Maude
- Audio Technica
- Yonex
- Miista
- Metric Coffee
- Relish Works
- MAS Context
- Nature Museum
- Illinois HUmanities
- OurX
- Retrouve
RECOGNITION
- Society of Typographic Arts Award (3)
- 365: AIGA Year in Design
- Creative Boom Feature (2)
- AIGA Chicago Speaker, Ask + Give
- Print Mag Feature
- The Brand Identity Feature
- Communication Arts Feature
- The Design Kids Feature
- Design Museum of Chicago Exhibit