Kendra Minadeo

Kendra Minadeo photo credit Melissa McClure

Contact: hello @ kendraminadeo.com

Hi! I’m Kendra.

I’m an illustrator and designer specializing in physical products and giftable goods. My work always has a story to tell, be it through home decor, greeting cards, or decorative toys. My work focuses on playfulness, kindness, humor, and connection.

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


“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


In the Media:

Ventura Blvd

VoyageLA

Hollywood Reporter

Shoutout LA


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.