Nisei Week 2023 T-Shirt Design

The Nisei Week Festival in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, is a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture, drawing thousands of attendees each year. The challenge was to design a t-shirt that not only honored the festival’s rich traditions but also resonated with a diverse audience. Collaborating with CRFT by Maki, I created a design that captured the festival’s spirit—featuring the Nebuta, a symbol of bravery, and the Yagura tower, a cultural centerpiece of Japanese festivities. The result? A t-shirt that festivalgoers proudly wore, embodying their Japanese pride and love for celebration.