Hellomaupoo

You Pig, Me Pig

Here are the latest prints I designed, a lively group discussion among pigs. One happy pig has her own ideas.

You Pig, Me Pig - 8x10" Print

Another 2013 Calendar

I designed this calendar back in 2009 and decided to revive it for this year. This one is called Organic Shape Series. I think it's a nice complement to the Geometric Series Calendar.

2013 Organic Shape Series Collection

2013 Organic Shape Series - December

2013 Organic Shape Series - March

2013 Organic Shape Series - May

2013 Organic Shape Series - October

2013 Calendar - Geometric Study

2013 calendar is finally here! Calendar is about inter-play of shapes. I've been wanting to work with geometric shapes for awhile and this calendar has given me an opportunity to explore the shapes to my heart's content. I hope you enjoy what came out of it.

2013 Calendar - January

2013 Calendar - June

2013 Calendar - September

2013 Calendar - October

2013 Calendar

Dream

After many months of thinking and re-thinking, I am leaving my job to become a full time freelance designer. I've been at my job for over 8 years now and leaving the stable income and benefits wasn't an easy decision. For a long time I have known this is the path for me, but actually taking the plunge was whole other matter. For the past 6 months I have slowly worked up the courage to leave the old job to create something of my own. I feel like I have grown through the process and gotten to know myself better. Now here I am and yes! I am excited. As of next Friday, I am a full time independent designer. What is this mean for me, I will continue to do design work on contract basis and use time to focus on print designs and other product developments. It's all in the works, and I will share with you as it develops. Here is a print to commemorate the new chapter in my life.

Dream - 8x10" Print

More Prints!

There! three more prints are added to the Hellomaupoo Etsy shop. Check them out and let me know what you think. Thanks!

Wise Neon Green Goat Said, "This Too Shall Pass"

It's a Party! Three best piglet friends gathered to celebrate.

Balloon Ride - Hurray, leap I go! Riding the balloons to see the world.

Cooling Down with Refreshing Shaved Ice

Kiddie Size Brian's Shave Ice

Macadamia Ice Cream Filling

Refreshing Bite

Step one choose a size, step two pick an ice cream flavor, step three choose flavors and step four choose your toppings. We got a kiddie size with macadamia ice cream with banana, mango, and cherry soda flavor shaved ice topped with Ghirardelli chocolate. Result is explosion of flavors in your mouth - soft and light shaved ice full of flavors melt away into creamy ice cream. Delightful way to celebrate a summer.

At the Dwell Design Convention

Los Angeles Convention Center

Dwell Design Convention

Design goods and prefab modern modular homes! There were rows and rows of vendors showcasing designer goods and innovative concepts. Flux chairs caught my eyes because they are colorful and fun shapes, lightweight and easily fold flat into an envelope shape (see column one, row two). I was dazzled by the modern modular homes of California company Living Homes. (see column three, row two, outdoor patio)They offer modern homes that are attractive yet affordable, and the best part is they are built in a factory and delivered right to you. The convention opened my eyes to infinite possibilities of designs.