About
Okkids Design is chiefly operated by Alyssa Castillo.
She is a designer and illustrator that's been working in the industry for 9 years. Her personal work incorporates strong emphasis on line, color, texture, and a play on child-like or feminine qualities. Her work skills are diverse and are equally translatable between digital, print, and fabrication applications. She has lived in many locations including South Korea, California, Texas, & North Carolina. She uses her diverse background as inspiration in her work as well as following the current trends in design and illustration.
She is fond of traditional means and mediums of creation and isn't afraid to get her hands dirty. Her hobbies include handmade crafts such as ceramics and sewing, caring for her animals, spending time with her family, studying language, reading, and enjoying multimedia.
“My experience with Alyssa is very positive. She always puts a unique twist on things that I want when I ask for some originality. I am blown away with the results I have gotten in the past. The products she has produced for me have been on time and executed with the utmost care and thought. I can expect good and constructive feedback when I am pending a project as well as good illustrations every time.”
“(Alyssa’s) ... products take you back to the best version of your childhood dreams. She makes your craziest dreams a reality. I loved our super cute Christmas card”
“In the fifteen-plus years I’ve known Alyssa Castillo, she has always been highly artistic and design-minded in every effort and pursuit, down to the small mundane details. I’ve come to rely on her professionally for product designs in the past few years, and she has never disappointed. Throughout the collaboration process, she maintains great communication, providing unprompted, periodic updates to keep me involved as she works. Her fast turnaround time belies her skill, precision, and ability to craft a robust pool of alternate options, and she addresses any edits quickly and efficiently.”