Communication Design + Illustration

Inventive Worldbuilding & Visual Storytelling

I create concept-driven visuals across illustration, design, and narrative formats — combining structure, image-making, and atmosphere.

About Me

I am Lena Gerken, a communication designer working between illustration, editorial design, and visual storytelling. I am interested in how images, typography, and atmosphere shape the way a story is experienced.

Get to know me better

Selected Pages | 01 | 2025

Lyra — Manga Project

A dystopian story following the last surviving human and two opposing AI systems.

Selected Pages | 02 | 2025

Japan — Illustration Essay

A visual essay reflecting on everyday experiences during my exchange semester in Japan.

Selected Pages | 03 | 2025

Herbal Medicine Label

A label design for a Chinese herbal medicine product, combining illustration and typographic composition.

Selected Pages | 04 | 2026

Green Office — Bookmarks & Stickers

A series of illustrated bookmarks and stickers designed for sustainability communication.

Contact

Let’s get in touch :)

For projects, collaborations, or inquiries, feel free to reach out.

lena-gerken@hotmail.com