Melanie Kosuge

Melanie Kosuge. Based in Chicago, IL, US.

157 awards won
815 comments made
8410 votes cast

Minted on May 22 2016
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About Melanie Kosuge

Hello, I’m Melanie! I'm an illustrator and designer based in Chicago. I strive to create unique, modern designs mixed with elegant and thoughtful illustration — I definitely sweat every detail! Currently, my inspirations include high fashion, ancient cultures, mathematics, and so much music.

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Malty Designs on Apr 19 2025

Minted Aug 11, 2011

Hi Melanie, thank you for the like on my Sparkly Foliage design. I really appreciate it. =)

Rut Tellechea on Sep 26 2024

Minted Jul 13, 2024

Thank you for your support for my “watercolor roses”, such a compliment from an artist like you

PrintHappy Designs on Jan 25 2022

Minted Apr 21, 2016

Hi Melanie, thanks for the like! I always love your entries, so it really means a lot coming from you!

Mansi Verma on Nov 10 2021

Minted Feb 10, 2012

You have such beautiful wedding entries Melanie! Wish you all the best :)

Mansi Verma on May 11 2021

Minted Feb 10, 2012

Thanks so much for your likes and sweet comment! Means so much coming from you❤️ You have some gorgeous submissions❤️

Sana Perdere on Oct 20 2020

Minted Dec 6, 2018

Hi! Thank you for liking my submissions ^_^ Best wishes to you! - Angela

Akweley Creative on Jul 02 2020

Minted Jul 27, 2017

Melanie, thanks so much for checking out my corporate entries. Your foil work is breathtaking!

Shiv Creativity on Jun 29 2020

Minted Apr 16, 2018

Hi Melanie, thank you for like on my Christmas card Challenge Submissions . Much appreciated . I wish you all the best with all the challenges.regards Vijayeta

lulablu on May 29 2020

Minted Jun 12, 2013

hi melanie- thank you so much for your like on "plaid'- it means a lot! your work and submissions are really beautiful- all our best- julie & jen

Mary Kay Garttmeier on May 24 2020

Minted Jan 15, 2019

Thank you for your likes, Melanie. Your work is so beautiful and elegant. Good luck in the challenges!

Zhay Smith on Dec 07 2019

Minted Dec 12, 2015

Hello, Melanie! Thank you so much for the like on my wedding entry "Ethereal Floral" Your entries are stunning as usual. All the best in the challenges and happy holidays:)

Jan Shepherd on Dec 06 2019

Minted Jul 5, 2014

Hi Melanie I’m thrilled you liked 2 of my designs - I’m away on holiday and realised I’d uploaded my last but one version of Chinoiserie! Your work is beautiful and I think all your foils are fab, good luck.

Christie Kelly on Dec 05 2019

Minted Dec 17, 2014

Melanie! You are too sweet and your entries are beyond gorgeous. I just think they are all so magical!!! I wouldn't be able to pick a favorite! :) Christie

FRANI on Dec 05 2019

Minted Aug 21, 2019

Good morning Melanie, thank you so much for liking my submissions. I appreciate it a lot :) you have gorgeous designs! Best wishes and good luck with the competitions. Nicole

Kelly Lani on Oct 18 2019

Minted Oct 22, 2012

Hi Melanie, thank you so much for the like on my letterpress invite! Good luck to you on submissions!

Creo Study on Sep 18 2019

Minted Jul 13, 2015

Hi Melanie, just popping in to say congrats for crossing #50! Cheers to this and best wishes for many many milestones yet to come. Im a big fan. Meeting you at Camp and getting so much warmth from you was very touching. xx

Amy Hall on Aug 26 2019

Minted Nov 5, 2012

Hi Melanie! I had to back out of camp minted a few days before. My dad had passed away a few months ago and I had to fly back to NY to deal with the sale of his home. I definitely would have preferred to be at camp minted and was looking forward to being inspired. Oh well, next year! Thanks you the likes I appreciate it. I love all your Save the Date entries. You are so talented. Xo Amy

Creo Study on Aug 26 2019

Minted Jul 13, 2015

thanks for leaving such a sweet comment; You're too kind, Melanie! I feel the same about your work too. Always fresh and unique. best to luck to you <3

Zhay Smith on Jun 24 2019

Minted Dec 12, 2015

Aww, thanks, Melanie!! I truly appreciate the thoughts & the love:)

Zhay Smith on Jun 15 2019

Minted Dec 12, 2015

Hi Melanie!!!! I actually miss you girl! I was so glad to see your likes in my email. THANK YOU ALWAYS for your continued support. It brings me JOY. I'm loving your designs as per usual, cuz you're kinda fabulous in my book. It's hard to pick a fave but I especially like "marquee". All the best in the challenges:) Also sorry I think I didn't respond once when you sent me a long comment. I apologize. My husband was getter sicker and passed away. So there was a period that I was MIA for a while. BUT I still have love for my girl, Melanie and I wanted you to know that ;) <3

Jennifer Holbrook on Jun 14 2019

Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Melanie, thank you for your likes! Your holiday entries are so gorgeous. I love them all. Best wishes to you.

Shannon Kohn on Jun 13 2019

Minted Jan 19, 2019

I really appreciate your likes on my Holiday Star and Team Christmas designs, Melanie! Thank you so much! :-)

Zhay Smith on Apr 27 2019

Minted Dec 12, 2015

Oh My Gosh MELANIE!!! Where do I begin? You always make my day when you bomb my email with "likes"...I get so tickled and prolly have the stupidest grin on my face. THANK YOU! I hope you are doing well and are enjoying your Spring! All the BEST ALWAYS! <3

Merian on Apr 26 2019

Minted Nov 3, 2017

Hi Melanie, thanks so much for liking my holiday submission. Your work is beautiful!

frau brandt on Apr 26 2019

Minted Sep 19, 2015

Your so sweet! Thank you for the shower of love!

frau brandt on Apr 24 2019

Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you for the likes, Melanie. Looove your designs. So pretty!

Jennifer Holbrook on Apr 08 2019

Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Melanie, thanks so much for your likes. Your letterpress designs are beautiful! Best wishes to you.

Carol Fazio on Feb 26 2019

Minted Jun 23, 2011

Hi Melanie, thanks so very much for your likes on my foil submissions today! I am sorry I didn't get a chance to vote on more of yours because, as usual, they are lovely and intricate! Best of luck to you always, xo, C

Pamela Mecca on Feb 25 2019

Minted Dec 15, 2018

Hi Melanie! Thank you so much for liking my "orchids embrace" submission! I am so touched by your encouragement and feel incredibly grateful to connect with you, here. Your designs are amazing! I am so impressed and inspired by your beautiful work! I wish you all the best! Thank you, again, for your support! Pamela

Manuela BK on Feb 25 2019

Minted Nov 24, 2017

Melanie, thank you so much for your likes. Your work is fabulous! Best to you in the challenge!

Christie Kelly on Feb 21 2019

Minted Dec 17, 2014

Hi Melanie! Such kinds words from one of my favorite Minted artists!!! You are so sweet and I am just in awe of the designs you create! Thank you for making my day!

Sejal Banker on Feb 20 2019

Minted Sep 21, 2018

Melanie, Thank you so much for your like and support on my submission. I am grateful and truly appreciate it. Good luck yo you as well. Your work is splendid!

Lisa Assenmacher on Feb 20 2019

Minted May 12, 2015

Thanks for all of your likes and comments, Melanie. Made my day! I hope all is well with you - you have stunning entries as always! Cheers!

Jennifer Holbrook on Feb 20 2019

Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Melanie, thank you for your likes! Your submissions are so beautiful and elegant, as always. All the best to you.

amanda lawrence on Jan 31 2019

Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Melanie - many thanks for your like and support and best wishes and luck in the challenge - your work is wonderful - Amandaxx

Jennifer Holbrook on Jan 30 2019

Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Melanie, thank you for your likes and support! Your wedding entries are absolutely gorgeous. All the best.

Von Sides on Jan 30 2019

Minted Nov 30, 2017

Hi Melanie! I am so happy you like my submission, Four Seasons. Positive feedback from such a talented artist makes my day! Stay warm! Von

Nikita Jariwala on Jan 29 2019

Minted Oct 19, 2017

Thank you so much for liking my work. I really appreciate your support. Best wishes with challenges!

Maria Koontz on Jan 29 2019

Minted Jan 7, 2015

Hi Melanie, thank you for the support on my wedding submissions! You have gorgeous entries, best wishes! Maria

Christie Kelly on Jan 26 2019

Minted Dec 17, 2014

Melanie you are just so kind! Thank you for my sweet comment, it really made my night! As always I love seeing your new creations! You are such a superstar!!!

amanda lawrence on Jan 26 2019

Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Melanie - best wishes and thank you for all your support - best of luck in the challenges - your designs are lovely - Axx

Kate Ahn on Jan 16 2019

Minted Dec 2, 2015

Thanks so much for taking the time to vote and comment, Melanie! :)

Von Sides on Jan 09 2019

Minted Nov 30, 2017

Melanie, Thank you so very much for the like on my Watercolor Tassel! You have so many amazing submissions in the grad challenge. I appreciate you taking time to look at my work. All the best! Von

amanda lawrence on Jan 06 2019

Minted Jan 13, 2013

Melanie - - many thanks for your wonderful support and A Very Happy New Year - best - your designs are lovely btw -Axx

Amy Hall on Dec 18 2018

Minted Nov 5, 2012

Congrats on your recent win!!!!

Rebecca Rueth on Nov 21 2018

Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Melanie, Thank you so much for the likes on some of my submissions in the A New Perspective Challenges! You have such a lovely design Aesthetic! Good Luck in all of the Challenges! Best Wishes! -Rebecca

Amy Hall on Nov 10 2018

Minted Nov 5, 2012

Hey Melanie, Thank you for always supporting my work! I appreciate it:-)

Sadie Holden on Oct 10 2018

Minted Nov 12, 2009

Hi Melanie! Thank you so much for your likes and for your kind comment! It means so much! xoxo Sadie

Amy Hall on Oct 09 2018

Minted Nov 5, 2012

Melanie! You are the BEST buddy ever!!!! Thank you for all the likes and the kind comment:-)

Jennifer Holbrook on Oct 08 2018

Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Melanie, thank you for your likes and for your amazing support! It means a lot to me. All the best to you.

Summer Winkelman on Sep 22 2018

Minted Jul 3, 2015

Congratulations Melanie on your holiday wins! I had a feeling flourish would be a top winner :) Beautiful.

Julie Hebert on Sep 20 2018

Minted Dec 15, 2014

Hi Melanie, Congrats on your holiday wins and 25th win milestone!! Woo Woo!!

Robert and Stella on Sep 20 2018

Minted Jan 22, 2017

Congrats on all of your holiday wins Melanie! Your work is absolutely beautiful.

marcia biasiello on Aug 30 2018

Minted Jun 23, 2016

Thanks so much Melanie for your like on my nursery animal image. Your designs are absolutely lovely. Best wishes to you.

Everett Paper Goods on Aug 28 2018

Minted Jun 8, 2016

Thanks for your sweet comment, Melanie :) loving your entries for save the dates! It was so nice to meet you briefly in Vegas!

Jenny Rajan Valiaveetil on Aug 28 2018

Minted Dec 5, 2017

Hi Melanie, thank you so much for the like. You have some beautiful designs! Best wishes in the design challenges.

frau brandt on Aug 28 2018

Minted Sep 19, 2015

Your submissions to the StD challenge are beautiful. Thank you for taking the time and liking my design "Forever and ever".

amanda lawrence on Aug 27 2018

Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Melanie - thank you again for all your support and likes - best wishes - Amanda

Rebecca Rueth on Aug 27 2018

Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Melanie, Thank you for the likes on my entries in the kids wall mural challenge! I really appreciate the support! Love your work and your save the dates are beautiful! Good luck in the challenges! -Rebecca

Hadas Tal on Aug 27 2018

Minted Jan 20, 2017

Hi Melanie, thanks for the likes on the Mural Challenge, you do beautiful work, I love the people in the Mid West, how do you like living in Chicago?

Jennifer Holbrook on Aug 27 2018

Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Melanie, thanks so much for your likes and for your sweet message! Your support is wonderful. Best wishes with your gorgeous entries.

Amy Hall on Aug 26 2018

Minted Nov 5, 2012

Hi Melanie! All your "likes" made me smile. You can stalk my work anytime!!!! You are the best buddy ever!!!:-)

Summer Winkelman on Aug 26 2018

Minted Jul 3, 2015

Thanks so much for your likes in the save the date challenge! Greatly appreciate the support. Your designs are gorgeous! :) All the Best, Summer

Char-Lynn Griffiths on Aug 25 2018

Minted Aug 17, 2016

Melanie, thanks so much for your likes on my save the date submissions! Your designs are great! Best of luck in the challenge!

MIRIMO on Aug 25 2018

Minted Aug 4, 2018

Many thanks for liking my ELEPHANTS DREAM 2 !

amanda lawrence on Aug 24 2018

Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Melanie - many thanks for all your support and likes and very best wishes and good luck in these challenges - Amanda

frau brandt on Aug 24 2018

Minted Sep 19, 2015

Melanie, thank you for the like on "Sea of love" and your continuous support.

Jennifer Holbrook on Aug 23 2018

Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Melanie, thank you for the likes on the murals! I love your Wild Garden design and your save the dates. All the best.

Jennifer Holbrook on Jul 09 2018

Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Melanie, thank you for your likes! I appreciate your wonderful encouragement. Best wishes in everything.

frau brandt on Jul 09 2018

Minted Sep 19, 2015

Hi, Melanie! Thank you for the likes. It's always super encouraging. Love your "Bright" design! All the best.

frau brandt on Jun 14 2018

Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you, Melanie, for the like on "Glorious Heaven". I really appreciate it.

Jenny Rajan Valiaveetil on Jun 13 2018

Minted Dec 5, 2017

Hi Melanie, Thank you so much for the likes on 'Silent Night Holy Night Christmas Greeting' and 'A Glorious Christmas Greeting'. You have some really beautiful entries! Have a great day... Jenny

Debb W on Jun 12 2018

Minted Jul 14, 2011

Hi Melanie, Reading your beautiful, generous note made my day! Thank you for the kind and thoughtful words! :)

Amy Hall on Jun 05 2018

Minted Nov 5, 2012

Thank you for the lovely comment on Golden Grain!!! I owe you an email and will get that off to you shortly:-)

Anupama on May 21 2018

Minted Jan 26, 2012

Thank you for your likes Melanie !! All the best to you in the challenges!

frau brandt on May 20 2018

Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you, Melanie, for the likes on my entries. You have some lovely designs for the holiday challenge. Wishing you all the best.

Jenny Rajan Valiaveetil on May 19 2018

Minted Dec 5, 2017

Hi Melanie, Thank you so much for liking my design 'A Chirpy Holiday Greeting'. Your entries are very pretty. All the best in the challenges! Jenny

Jennifer Holbrook on May 17 2018

Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Melanie, thank you for your likes! Your entries are so beautiful. Best wishes in the challenges.

Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa on May 01 2018

Minted Dec 14, 2011

Melanie, Thanks a bunch for the like and taking a little extra time to give some feedback, it is most appreciated. Best of luck in the challenges! ;-)

Carol Fazio on May 01 2018

Minted Jun 23, 2011

Hi Melanie! Thanks for all the LUV you gave my designs today! So kind of you! I really appreciate it! Your designs are all great! Good luck, xo, C

Everett Paper Goods on May 01 2018

Minted Jun 8, 2016

Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Melanie! I absolutely adore your entries - Wintergreens especially took my breath away :) Best of luck x

Jackie Crawford on Mar 29 2018

Minted Nov 10, 2011

Melanie!!! You are so very sweet-- thank you for your very thoughtful comment on my milestone! I'm pretty pumped and celebrated with cake today :) Have a great weekend!

Paper Sun Studio on Mar 29 2018

Minted Mar 8, 2016

Thanks Melanie — it looks like you'll be getting your 25th Win very soon. Your work is fabulous!

Jennifer Holbrook on Mar 25 2018

Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Melanie, thanks so much for your likes and your sweet comment about the Gir-Iffic Birthday card! You made my day. Best wishes in the challenges.

peetie design on Mar 23 2018

Minted Nov 27, 2011

Hi Melanie, thanks so much for your very nice comment on my baby shower invite. I love the details in your work, everything is so beautiful. x

Mariecor Agravante on Feb 21 2018

Minted Jun 7, 2015

Hi, Melanie! I wondered if you have time to design one card for the Greeting Card challenge with one of my copy -- it is a new original one that I'd love to pair with your aesthetic eye and hand, if possible. I've sent a Friend request on Facebook (I'm "Marie Ag" there) so that, if you have time, I can provide you with the new original copy for this year's challenge. Thank you :)

Zhay Smith on Feb 15 2018

Minted Dec 12, 2015

Ha Ha! Awe Thanks, Melanie! Thanks so much for the detailed feedback & support. I thought the train would look so cute letterpressed especially with overlapping plaid design, hopefully, others will too. It's ALWAYS GREAT to get a message from you! You know I want that bag!(better be in the winner's circle;)

Jennifer Holbrook on Feb 13 2018

Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Melanie, thank you for your likes and your wonderful support! Much appreciated. I love the elegance of your work. Best wishes again!

Von Sides on Feb 13 2018

Minted Nov 30, 2017

Melanie, Thank you do much for the like on my Holiday Husky bag. You have some many beautiful designs in this challenge! I especially enjoy your Fractals and Scandinavia. You are so prolific!! All the best, Von

Zhay Smith on Feb 10 2018

Minted Dec 12, 2015

Melanie!!! Hope you are enjoying 2018! Thanks, of course, for the "like" on my submission, "Marbled Watercolor Stripe". I SO appreciate the Mintie support. I L-O-V-E the way the angel looks on a bag! (Angelic, lol) Wishing the best in the challenges ALWAYS;)

Jennifer Holbrook on Feb 10 2018

Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Melanie, thanks so much for your like on my "Snow Dots" design! I'm very appreciative of your support. Best wishes in the challenges with your terrific designs!

Rega on Jan 03 2018

Minted May 8, 2016

Happy New Year ,Melanie :) Thank you so much for your sweet note ( don't worry about responding) Hope you have a wonderful holiday trips & beautiful year of 2018 !

Susan Moyal on Dec 29 2017

Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Melanie thank you very much for your nice comment:) Congrats to you also and hope you have a great New Year!!

silverscreen studio on Dec 28 2017

Minted Feb 24, 2014

Thanks, Mel, for your sweet comment, & all the best in the coming announcements! :)

Rega on Dec 22 2017

Minted May 8, 2016

Hi Melanie,Thank you so much for a bunch of likes on my Large Format entries :) Your graduation is fantastic ! (as always) Wishing you the best of luck on the challenges,beautifully succeed in selling & Merry Christmas xx

Julie Hebert on Dec 14 2017

Minted Dec 15, 2014

Hi Melanie, Thank you so much for the comment and likes on my graduation submissions. I so admire your work, especially the art deco inspired items. Wishing you continued success!

Creo Study on Dec 14 2017

Minted Jul 13, 2015

Hey Melanie, love your graduation challenge entries. All the best :)

Brandy Folse on Dec 10 2017

Minted Aug 19, 2012

Hi Melanie! Thank you for your recent like, I really appreciate it! And I love your work, it's beautiful!

silverscreen studio on Dec 09 2017

Minted Feb 24, 2014

Thanks, Melanie, for your sweet message—-your submissions are absolutely amazing, elegant sophisticated and en pointe! :)

Mansi Verma on Nov 16 2017

Minted Feb 10, 2012

Dear Melanie, Thanks so much for your likes on my work. You have some beautiful work yourself. Best of Luck in the challenges...