1. How did Namu start?
I am a Japanese graphic designer based in Seattle. I used work at various video game companies as a 3D character artist for ten years before starting Namu. I wanted to do my own thing and art + clothing has always attracted me.

The name NAMU came from my cat:) I love cats so a lot of my designs use cat characters.

2. What type of things do you make?
I make Wearable Art for Men, Women and Children. I draw my original characters and graphic designs with my computer, then I hand silk screen them on to Bags,T shirts and other items.
I also want to do illustration when I can manage to find more time.

3. What is your inspiration?
I love Japanese Retro motifs and culture, so I reinterpreted this style into Japanese Pop designs. Also with my background as a 3D character artist in the video game industry for long time, I love to create original characters inspired by Japanese cute (kawaii) anime and manga (cartoon) styles.

4. Where can we find your stuff (other than at our market)?
You can buy my work at my Etsy site
www.namu.etsy.com

Also there are 4 stores carrying my Bags and T-shirts
KOBO Capitol Hill
814 E Roy, Seattle, WA 98102 • 206.726.0704

KOBO Higo
602-608 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104 • 206.381.3000

Boston st
1902 Post Alley
Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 634-0580

xmarksthetot
Gilman Village
317 NW Gilman Blvd. #24
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 391-5588
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kobayashiseiko
Twitter: twitter.com/Namu4331
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/namu