About
UME

UME DESIGN STUDIO is led by Betty Ko — Creative Director, Founder, and every other job title there is because UME is currently a one-woman show.

I design unique stationery and standout modern brands for those who love and appreciate meaningful design.

MY STORY

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been drawn to beautiful design. Even as a kid I loved to collect fun stationery pieces, bookmarks, cute Sanrio organizers, Japanese origami paper & pens, etc…and I guess that carried over into adulthood.

I’ve spent the past 13 years as a full time designer and art director for agencies specializing in branding, packaging, consumer products, print and web design. After some post-Covid career soul-searching, I realized I wasn’t creatively fulfilled (not to mention burnt out) and made the tough decision to leave agency life in favor of starting my own business. I wanted to work with people on a personal, individual level and help them achieve their dreams - whether that’s helping them build their own business they finally got the courage to start, or making their dreams a reality on the best day of their lives.

ABOUT ME

When I’m not working (and sometimes even when I am) my husband and I love to travel domestically and internationally with our 2.5 year old corgi, Katsu. You can also find me at a local coffee shop drinking matcha or hojicha lattes, checking out a comedy show, watching horror movies, watching trashy reality tv shows, eating things, taking my corgi to sheep herding classes, and spending time with friends & family.

(Pictured: My son and I at Cafe Beignet in New Orleans)

  Features & Awards

The Friend Club HOW Design International Design Awards W3 Awards American Advertising Federation Awards Graphis American Institute of Graphic Arts Awards