Karlee Mong
Karlee Mong
she/her
Karlee Mong is a Chinese-Canadian graphic designer based in Edmonton, Alberta, specializing in Visual Communication Design and Illustration. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts, she merges creativity with technical expertise, drawing from her undergraduate studies and personal research to create engaging designs.
She has developed strong critical and conceptual thinking skills, a user-centred approach, and a solution-oriented mindset for collaboration. She is proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite and brings ideas to life with precision and creativity. Her portfolio showcases strengths in branding, publication design, and illustration. Karlee embraces new challenges, explores different mediums, and hopes her work inspires others while helping people share their stories visually.
She has developed strong critical and conceptual thinking skills, a user-centred approach, and a solution-oriented mindset for collaboration. She is proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite and brings ideas to life with precision and creativity. Her portfolio showcases strengths in branding, publication design, and illustration. Karlee embraces new challenges, explores different mediums, and hopes her work inspires others while helping people share their stories visually.
Projects
Instructional Poster
This step-by-step instructional poster illustrates how to bake butter mochi, a delicious, chewy, and perfectly balanced sweet treat. The poster combines detailed hand-drawn illustrations with typography to guide viewers through the baking process clearly and engagingly. Using a delicate blue and white colour palette, I created a visually cohesive and inviting design that enhances readability while maintaining a playful aesthetic.
Sound Sculptures
Awarded runner-up in MacEwan University’s record label competition hosted by Bent River Records, my design for the album Sound Sculptures showcased a seamless blend of acrylic paint and digital mediums. I created a vinyl jacket, inserts, and a collector’s card, each reflecting the album’s experimental sound.
Monday Matcha
Designed for busy people by busy people, Monday Matcha is a project created for those who rely on caffeine but crave a more mindful alternative. Targeting young adults, this concept embraces balance and intentionality, offering a refreshing take on daily energy boosts. Accompanied by a cup of matcha, each sip delivers what I call "Zen in 1 teaspoon."
Connected Edmonton
The annual report for the City of Edmonton presents the city's recent changes and future implementations in a visually engaging and accessible format. The report transforms complex information into clear, digestible content through layout design, infographics, and strategic use of typography and colour.
