Mxkly is a creative alias for My Kim Dao, a multidisciplinary designer and artist from Buffalo, NY. She is currently pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design at Buffalo State University, with an expected graduation in Spring 2026. Her work explores the intersection of storytelling, character design, and world-building, blending different aesthetics to create immersive visual narratives. Through her projects, My Kim brings together contrasting styles and themes, balancing structure and imagination to craft designs that are both conceptually rich and visually dynamic.

Education:

Buffalo State University – Buffalo, NY

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design: 2023 – Present
• Dean’s List: 2023- Present

Erie Community College – Williamsville, NY

• Associates in Fine Arts: 2021 – 2023
• Dean’s List: 2021- 2023

Exhibitions/Awards:

• Artwork Exhibited curated by Faculty in Czurles- Nelson Gallery: Fall ’23, Spring ’24 and ’25
• Artwork Exhibited in Buffalo State’s “Art of the Totality: An Eclipse Exhibition” – Spring ’24
• ABC Illustrated Book and artwork displayed and sold at Fitz: Books and Waffles – Spring ’24
• Recipient of the Buffalo State, “Dr. Margaret E. Bacon Best of Studio Awards for Graphic Design” – Spring ’25