Karen Chau Designs

✨June 2026 recap

Me at 3DPrintopia 2024
showcasing my 3D prints in a clear backpack
Photo credit: @DaveOfThings

A little about me

Hey, I'm Karen!

I'm a full-time creative driven by a passion for making cute, playful, and functional 3D designs.

As a creative entrepreneur, I don't just stop at designing -- I also run a commercial membership program to help other makers turn my prints into their own businesses.

Whether I’m sculpting a new themed duck or designing helpful organizers and tools, my goal is simple: to bring joy, whimsy, and utility to the 3D printing community.

3D printable model designer

In 2022, I started designing 3D models for 3D printing, and I've been loving the ability to create (almost) anything my mind can dream up, especially when it comes to useful innovative ideas that solve problems and cute designs that brighten someone's day.

Fun fact about me

I've always loved hobbies in the "arts & crafts" category and I love stationery -- drop me off at an office supply store or craft supply store, and I can stay entertained for a long time :)

"I'm a surface designer on the Zazzle print-on-demand platform"

Zazzle designer

In 2013, I started designing for print-on-demand products on Zazzle. I still get so excited when people all around the world order products with my designs on them!

More about me

What people I've worked with say about me

"...She is very creative, has excellent organizational skills and has a great capacity to learn new technology..."

"...Her leadership qualities are evident, she has an exemplary work ethic and extremely detail oriented. She has a strong track record of designing and managing the execution of high impact initiatives that have shaped the culture of our organization. She is focused, a phenomenal problem-solver, and adept at multi-tasking in a very dynamic environment..."

"...On multiple occasions I watched her turn complex business logic into elegant software solutions..."

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