Marika K Higgins

Works

Art director, graphic designer, nature-lover, and multidisciplinary creative from Kailua, Oʻahu. Currently in-house art direction and design at Island Snow Hawaii (August 2021 - Current). In addition, interim graphic designer for Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (May 2024 - Current). Graduate of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa with a BFA in graphic design.

Professional and personal work is reflective of crafting visually cohesive and dynamic ecosystems across different platforms. What energizes me most is place-based design and my own Hawaiian identity. Being kānaka maoli, design has given me a voice to speak up or rather show what it means to be a Hawaiian in a rapidly changing and westernized world.

Whether preserving a brand's essence or crafting imaginative realms for campaigns, I aim to innovate while remaining anchored in the brand's core identity. I draw inspiration from my background in painting, photography, and clothing retail, which has honed my skills in composition, spatial layout , color utilization, and business mechanics. My diverse skill set enables multidisciplinary creativity in collaborative projects. Of all, I strive to remain a student in life, constantly educating myself, and consistantly curious.

Aʻohe pau ka ʻike ka hālau hoʻokahi.
All knowledge is not taught from the same school.
ʻŌlelo noeau from Mary Kawena Pukui

mohiggs0@gmail.com

Books are open for Summer 2024!

No Koʻolaupoko, Oʻahu mai au.