Poyu Chen is a designer at JKR New York, creating brand identities that balance calm, clarity, and playful warmth. Originally from Taiwan, her work blends Eastern minimalism with Western expressive energy, exploring sustainability, mental wellbeing, and human-centered design. To get in touch, or to just say hello, please reach out through my email or LinkedIn ︎︎︎



Experience

2023 - Present
Jones Knowles Ritchie

2023
Landor & Fitch

2022
Invisible North


Selected Clients

Kraft Heinz
Coca-cola
Hilton Group
Pearson
Starbucks
Klarna
Propel

3M
Shein
Education

2021-2023
Pratt Institute
MS Packaging Identities and Systems Design

Recognition

WBDS Design Awards
2026, Silver Winner
Packaging, Product Creation

WBDS Design Awards
2026, Bronze Winner,
Packaging, Sustainable Development

MMA APAC SMARTIES Award
2020 with TenMax

Digital Singularity Award
2019 with TenMax



NODES
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Role: Packaging Design


Overview: Maah - A minimalist waterless beauty brand that transforms everyday routines into sustainable, clutter-free rituals.

Maah is a conceptual beauty brand rooted in nature and minimalist living, created for eco-conscious consumers seeking a cleaner, more intentional lifestyle. Its innovative product line reimagines daily routines through the lens of eco-minimalism, eliminating the need for excessive plastic bottles and overpackaged items in the bathroom.

The hero product, an All-In-One Shower Wash, features a three-chamber design that combines shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in one sleek, space-saving capsule. Available in Santal, Eucalyptus, and Bergamot, it aligns function with fragrance in a modern format. The brand extends its offering with a Powder Toothpaste and Capsule Moisturizer, each designed for simplicity and sustainability, using waterless formulas that reduce both weight and waste.

Targeted at consumers in their 20s to 40s, Maah appeals to those who are eco-aware and design-conscious. The products are sold through physical stores, pop-ups, and e-commerce, with in-store wash basin counters for easy trials and sampling.

The brand’s core positioning is built around “waterless clean beauty” and “minimalist capsule living.” Unlike traditional beauty brands cluttered with excess, Maah invites users to live intentionally with less—focusing only on what truly matters. Its clean, modular product design reflects a modern, clutter-free aesthetic that speaks to both sustainability and lifestyle elegance.