Contact: hello @ kendraminadeo.com

Hi! I’m Kendra.

I am an illustrator and designer who believes stories and images have the power to connect us, make us feel seen, and inspire us. Whether through comics, stationary, or children's products, my work is driven by a passion for playfulness, humor, kindness, and meaningful connection.

I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with clients such as Apple TV, NASA, Disney, Marvel, TouchNote, PicCollage, Home Goods, TJMaxx, and Honest History Magazine, creating designs that bring joy, spark imagination, and leave a lasting impact.

“Kendra was a joy to work with. She has the unique combination of being design-driven and a creative thinker while at the same time, being highly organized and efficient. I highly recommend Kendra if you need to get the job done.”

- Emily R. VP Sales and Product Development, Colleen Karis Designs

Fun Facts Beyond Illustration & Design

• Contributed significantly to the growth of a theme park design firm, playing a pivotal role in its transformation from a three-person start-up to a respected and established creative team.

• Collaborated on a NASA project, where I met my husband and created storyboards for the Atlantis Shuttle exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center.

• Co-founded a non-profit film festival in Akron, Ohio, which evolved into the area’s first permanent art house theater.

• Curated three children’s film festivals at the Akron Art Museum, crafting immersive and visually engaging experiences that introduced young audiences to the magic of animation.

• Designed and facilitated experimental filmmaking workshops for adults and children at the Akron Art Museum and through Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio, blending hands-on creativity with innovative teaching methods.