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Hula Fliers

This is a flier I made here in Japan for a local Hula school. The flier sits on a board with a dozen other flier so I put a big Aloha so it stands out more. Aloha is a popular word and people who are interested in Hawaii will notice it quickly because of the flowery arrangement. The class days are divided by color rather than the traditional columns and rows for aesthetic reasons and a QR code is provided for easy access to sign-up.  

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Hula Fliers for a local Hula School in Asaka City

Here is a flier made last year for a local Hula School. I utilized different colors to easily distinguish the different days without using a columns and rows. I placed the QR code in the center to increase the odds of people using it. I put free lesson on the top in bright yellow to attract attention there first.

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"Sad Panda" written by Brenden Kaaikala Illustrated on Figma and Procreate

Join our curious panda as he leaves his home in Hawaii for the bustling streets of Japan. Faced with new challenges and struggles, the panda finds himself questioning his decision to leave home. But with the help of a new friend, the panda learns to embrace the unfamiliar and discovers the beauty of cultural exchange. Through perseverance and the power of friendship, the panda finds a new appreciation for his new home in Japan.

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Stamp Sheet for Children in Hawaiian and Japanese

The Hula Studio 2022 Stamp Sheet is an interactive tool for children to track their attendance and progress in hula classes throughout the year. It has two pages, one for January to June and another for July to December, where children can collect stamps for each class they attend. The sheet is decorated with beautiful floral designs and serves as a useful tool for instructors to track attendance and progress as well. It also motivates children to stay engaged and excited about learning hula.

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