Naomi Otsu is a graphic designer and illustrator based in New York. Her work often features a colorful array of elements inspired by the cities and cultures she grew up in.
Born in New York and raised in Tokyo, Naomi returned to New York to attend Parsons School of Design and graduated in 2010 with a BFA.
Throughout the years she has honed her creativity and skills, eventually making it into a full-time career. Her work is mostly digital with the occasional painting and experimentation with mediums like clay and acrylic.
Naomi's uplifting and colorful work is a gentle reminder that you can find fun and playfulness in everyday life.
She currently resides in Brooklyn surrounded by her favorite lamps.
Inquiries? Questions and more?
E-MAIL: NAOMIJOTSU@GMAIL.COM
Born in New York and raised in Tokyo, Naomi returned to New York to attend Parsons School of Design and graduated in 2010 with a BFA.
Throughout the years she has honed her creativity and skills, eventually making it into a full-time career. Her work is mostly digital with the occasional painting and experimentation with mediums like clay and acrylic.
Naomi's uplifting and colorful work is a gentle reminder that you can find fun and playfulness in everyday life.
She currently resides in Brooklyn surrounded by her favorite lamps.
Inquiries? Questions and more?
E-MAIL: NAOMIJOTSU@GMAIL.COM
Naomi’s work has been featured in New York Magazine, Bon Appétit, Playboy.com, and Vogue.com. Some of her established clients include Facebook, HBO, A24, Opening Ceremony, SK-II, and Michelob Ultra.
PRESS
Print Magazine, The Daily Heller: MEME STREETS
Fast Company: How to make a cool holiday card, according to 5 top illustrators
HighSnobiety: THE STORY BEHIND HOW BABY YODA BECAME A DEADASS MEME
MISSBISH: MISSBISH OF ALL TRADES
Seamless is Grubhub New York Campaign 2021
Google Shopping x PAPER magazine
Shopify NY
Beverly's Olive Oil
PITERA™ Essence Street Art Limited Edition
Playboy.com: Playboy’s 2020 Sex Survey
New York Magazine: Eating Mccaren Park
New York Magazine: New York's Winter Streeteries Jan 06 2021
New York Times Nov. 28: Sketchbook
MOIC New York Mural
A24: Minari Family Recipe set
Complex x Instagram Mememuseum 2020
VOGUE.COM: These 3 White Women Voted for Trump in 2016—Here’s Why They’ve Flipped
Vogue: I Love New York - Bella Hadid, Misty Copeland & Whoopi Goldberg Celebrate the City. Title cards and graphics.
Complex.com: How to Clean Your Sneakers
Marley Natural
Doordash Canada
Versace: Chain Reaction display artwork
Opening Ceremony: PIG OUT - Lunar New Year party identity and branding
New York Nico x Naomi Otsu: NYC Train Tips and Tidbits
More “Graphic design-y” work available upon request.
