Yvonne Ko
About Yvonne Ko
Yvonne Ko is a Senior Manager of Brand and Communications Design at Kong Inc., with over 15 years of experience in the tech industry. She has previously held design roles at CircleCI, Cloudflare, and Trend Micro, and holds a Master's Degree in Multimedia Design from California State University - East Bay.
Work at Kong
Yvonne Ko currently serves as the Senior Manager of Brand and Communications Design at Kong Inc., a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on brand strategy and communication design, leveraging her extensive experience in visual design to enhance the company's brand presence. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development of visual assets and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience at CircleCI
Before joining Kong, Yvonne worked at CircleCI as the Manager of Visual Design from 2018 to 2022. During her four years at CircleCI, she played a key role in shaping the visual identity of the brand. Her work involved leading design initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive visual solutions that supported marketing and product strategies.
Education and Expertise
Yvonne Ko holds a Master’s Degree in Multimedia Design and a Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Graphic and Multimedia from California State University - East Bay. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in design principles and digital media. With over 15 years of experience in both B2C and B2B tech industries, she possesses hands-on knowledge in creating digital experiences across various platforms, including web, mobile, and social media.
Background in Visual Design
Yvonne has a diverse background in visual design, having worked at several notable companies. Prior to her role at CircleCI, she was a Marketing Designer at Cloudflare, Inc. from 2016 to 2018 and a Senior Graphic Designer at Venafi for a brief period in 2016. She also spent a decade at Trend Micro as a Senior Graphic Designer, where she established a Visual Design team focused on brand creative and web design.
Contributions to Design Teams
Throughout her career, Yvonne has contributed to the strategic development of design teams and promoted conceptual thinking among team members. She has successfully merged cross-functional teams to create cohesive end-to-end customer experiences across marketing and product environments. Her leadership in establishing design teams has been instrumental in enhancing brand identity and visual communication.