Wela Hawaii is beautifully designed in Hawaii by Yumiko. I am a native of Japan, born and raised with a background in design, having graduated from a Japanese fine arts university and worked as a designer in Japan. I have a family and live with my loved ones on the island of Oahu. Having resided in Hawaii for over a decade, I have combined my skills in web and graphic design to create a unique range of T-shirts and leggings, sold via an on-demand online store I established. During my somewhat unserious college days in Japan, a phrase from one of my professors resonated with me: “Designers should not create waste; bear responsibility for what you create.” Guided by these words, I endeavor to imprint my original designs on products made from organic cotton and materials recycled from plastic bottles whenever possible.