Bio

Karen Tan is a Paris-born multi-disciplinary designer based in Los Angeles with over nine years of experience crafting immersive, high-concept branded experiences. She combines visual aesthetics with 3D rendering and 2D graphics to create functional and sensorial designs.

Educated at the prestigious ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena and École Camondo in Paris, Karen brings a unique cultural perspective to her projects. Her approach transforms ordinary environments into extraordinary sensory experiences, bringing clients’ brand image to life.

Driven by the belief that great design must be both visually compelling and highly functional, Karen has collaborated with leading brands such as LVMH-Ruinart, Goop, Apple TV+, Netflix, and Diageo. Her ethereal and minimal designs create immersive environments that evoke lasting and transformative emotions.

Specialties

Experiential Design & Creative Direction

Experiences and Brand Activations

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Vendor Oversight

Design Practice

3D rendering & Environmental Design

Rhino & V-Ray

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Client Presentations & Pitches

Graphic Design & Illustration

For collaborations, please get in touch with kt@karentandesign.com