Karen Hodo

Illustration of a person with short hair wearing glasses looking upwards, set against a pastel sky with clouds and falling meteorites..

I chart the abstract, foggy terrain between people and the systems they navigate.

ABOUT ME

I’m a Chicago-based visual strategist and designer who champions mission-based organizations (whether for or non-profit) to ensure their design systems and office operations are clear, consistent, and broadly accessible.

With over 15 years of experience in design strategy, art direction, and systems development, I translate complex processes into practical, reusable guides, procedures, tools, and designs that administrative teams can maintain confidently.

Open to:
Full-time, part-time, temporary, or project based opportunities.
Hybrid or remote only