I am a graphic designer, illustrator, branding designer, artist, and event planner with broad creative experience across many industries. My diverse background allows me to work in multiple directions, applying branding and design effectively to a wide range of projects. Notable work includes complete event branding and full concept management for products, as well as collaborations with major companies on licensed designs. I am dependable, meet deadlines reliably, and work collaboratively to bring diverse creative visions to life.…

Hoodie Crescent

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I am a graphic designer, illustrator, branding designer, artist, and event planner with broad creative experience across many industries. My diverse background allows me to work in multiple directions, applying branding and design effectively to a wide range of projects. Notable work includes complete event branding and full concept management for products, as well as collaborations with major companies on licensed designs. I am dependable, meet deadlines reliably, and work collaboratively to bring diverse creative visions to life.…

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I am a graphic designer, illustrator, branding designer, artist, and event planner with broad creative experience across many industries. My diverse background allows me to work in multiple directions, applying branding and design effectively to a wide range of projects. Notable work includes complete event branding and full concept management for products, as well as collaborations with major companies on licensed designs. I am dependable, meet deadlines reliably, and work collaboratively to bring diverse creative visions to life.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Fluent

Work Experience

Licensed Designer at Paintbrush Studio Fabrics
January 1, 2018 - Present
Created licensed designs collaborating with Paintbrush Studio Fabrics in Kansas, MO, delivering textile design concepts suitable for the quilt market.
Licensed Designer at Timeless Treasure Fabrics
December 30, 2015 - July 23, 2017
Produced licensed fabric designs and collaborated on art concepts for Timeless Treasure Fabrics located in New York, NY.
Licensed Designer at Blank Quilting
December 30, 2012 - July 23, 2014
Created licensed textile designs for Blank Quilting in Irvington, NY, managing colorways, repeats, and strike-offs.
Licensed Designer at Stof Fabrics
December 30, 2015 - July 31, 2018
Designed licensed textile patterns and collaborated with the Denmark-based fabric company to produce fabric collections. Managed colorways, repeat work, and strike-offs for print quality.
Graphic Designer at Michael Miller Fabrics
December 27, 1999 - July 20, 2006
Served as Graphic Designer for Michael Miller Fabrics in New York, NY, delivering graphic design solutions tailored to fabric and textile markets.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Osaka Designer College - Osaka, Japan
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994
Bachelor of Arts in Music Production at California Institute of the Arts
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2014

Qualifications

Art Therapy practitioner Certification
January 24, 2020 - April 13, 2024
Dreamweaver Undergraduate Training
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
    uniE621 Fabric Portraits
    A series of hand-crafted fabric portraits exploring personality through pattern, color, and textile composition. Each portrait is created from individually designed and cut fabric pieces photo graphicdesigner illustrator designer sewingproject…
    uniE621 logo design exploration for the Zulaluna fashion brand
    A modern, minimalist logo series for the Zulaluna fashion brand, using bold geometric type and a moon motif. Variations explore vibrant reds, oranges, greys, and black for versatility across print, digital, and fashion applications. logo graphicdesigner branding designer…
    uniE621 Book Cover Design
    Original Photography Book Cover Collection This series showcases my original photography transformed into striking book cover designs. Each cover pairs a carefully chosen image with typography that reflects the mood, tone, and genre of the imagined story. The collection explores a range of styles — from bold, graphic compositions to subtle, atmospheric portraits — illustrating how photography and design work together to tell a story before a single page is read. photo logo branding webdesigner designer graphicdesigner…
    uniE621 Silver Lining Group for Stof Fabrics (Denmark)
    Licensed Textile Designer – Stof Fabrics & Beyond I create licensed fabric collections for Stof Fabrics and other major textile brands, with 70% of my past collections featuring my name printed on the selvedge. My work spans both high-profile designer branding collections and behind-the-scenes industrial projects. Over the years, my designs have reached customers worldwide, blending artistry with commercial versatility. photo branding graphicdesigner designer illustrator webdesigner surfacedesigner licensed…
    uniE608 Look at Yourself in the Air - with Ghobbuls
    This is my first movie — short, but filled with everything I’ve carried for years. The artwork, the motion, the music… all composed and imagined by me, Hoodie Crescent. It began with a single Ghobbul, and grew into this — a 30-second window into something deeper. I’ve made many images before, but this feels like a true beginning. I believe you’ll sense what’s coming next, through the spirit of The Ghobbuls. ✨ Watch it once... ✨ Watch it again… And somewhere in there — you’ll start to smile. Guaranteed. Thank you for watching. If this moved you, please share or support. Your curiosity keeps this alive. 🔗 Ko-fi: https://www.twine.net/signin 🌐 Website: https://www.twine.net/signin © 2025 Hoodie Crescent. All rights reserved. The Ghobbuls™ are original creations by Hoodie Crescent. 🛡️ Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Profile: https://www.twine.net/signin video animator charactor demovideo theghobbuls…
    uniE621 Floral Greeting Card & Wall Art
    Digital Floral Series, which has been showcased in exhibitions as Giclée prints and also produced as 5x7 greeting cards. This collection will soon feature a new Washi texture edition, adding a rich, tactile visual depth. I plan to sell them as a digital PDF set, perfect for printing at home or for professional use. The series will be available in my two online stores: Fab-a-la-Carte Etsy – Hoodie’s Goodies Studio Looking to connect with potential collaborators, stockists, or digital art platforms interested in promoting or licensing the series. DigitalArt FloralArt WashiTexture GreetingCards ArtLicensing…
    uniE621 Dancing Girls - Bring your Happiness
    These vibrant, hand-crafted illustrations feature my original Dancing Girls characters — each one capturing a different moment of joy, motion, and inner light. Whether she’s spinning in a snowstorm, dancing cha-cha, or simply radiating peace, each girl is a little guardian of happiness, made to lift the heart, brighten a space, or carry your message with meaning. Offered as framed prints or greeting cards, this collection is meant to bring joy in motion — a celebration of small moments, bright energy, and expressive design. Each card says what words alone can’t: Let your spirit dance. Let happiness move. IllustrationArt ArtPrints GreetingCards HandmadeCards WhimsicalArt CharacterDesign DancingArt PositiveVibesOnly JoyfulDesign FeelGoodArt illustrator…