ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Karlo. I’m a designer who brings ideas to life through textile CAD, graphic design, and 3D visualization. With over 20 years of NYC fashion industry experience, I approach every project with a sensitivity to concept and each project’s unique needs — whether I’m developing an original toile print for a client’s seasonal collection or helping visualize material finishes for an interior space. My role is to shape visual direction and help bring that vision into focus.
My work combines original hand drawing and painting, CAD development, and AI tools like Midjourney to develop concept-driven print collections — all with a focus on translating ideas into thoughtful visual experiences. Fluent in fashion industry software like NedGraphics, I’ve designed prints across womenswear and menswear for brands including SOMA, Victoria’s Secret, LOFT, Old Navy, Urban Outfitters, and DKNY Jeans. My studio work has also contributed to collections for Eyedazzler Textile Studio, Go Design Studio, KENZO, A.D.A.M., and Printfresh.
I studied fine art at the Maryland Institute College of Art and completed advanced textile design training at FIT in NYC and Central Saint Martins in London. I later expanded into interior design through Parsons’ Interior Design Certificate Program, supporting firms like Averylily Design Studio with both print and 3D visualization work.
Now based in Hawai‘i, my home state, I continue to evolve my studio practice through concept collections that explore color, mood, and narrative — building thoughtful visual stories through collaborations in fashion, interiors, and beyond.
On Innovation + AI: As RuPaul says, "The whole point is to have fun, and to use all the crayons in the crayon box." In my studio practice, I embrace everything from traditional hand-painting and sketching to AI tools like Midjourney. For me, AI is a powerful starting point for visualization, but the "soul" of the design comes from the human touch—the edits, the technical CAD precision, and the 20 years of industry expertise I bring to ensure every print is production-ready and beautiful.