Meet Cia
I needed a visionary at 16. Now I build brands for founders who feel the same way.
Someone who could hold my hand, take my ideas, and spin them into something memorable. That designer didn't exist for me then. So I became her.
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The Name
What is Hanami?
Hanami (花見) is the Japanese tradition of appreciating the transient beauty of flowers — most commonly cherry blossoms, or sakura.
Each spring, people gather beneath blooming trees to celebrate the fleeting nature of the blossoms. It is a practice rooted in mindfulness: noticing beauty, honoring impermanence, and finding meaning in moments that will not last forever.
This philosophy shapes everything we do at Hanami Studios. Brand design should be intentional and considered — created with the same care and attention as watching petals fall.
“Beauty in simplicity. Meaning in the moment.”
What I Believe
Branding is not easy. Good design should be.
I was frustrated with the lack of visual storytelling in modern brands. Overly complex logos that disappear the moment your brain can't recognize them. Rigid aesthetics with no inspiration. Most small businesses get their own audience's taste wrong because nobody took the time to understand them first.
The brands I admire all have botanicals, life essences, and community in common. Strategy without aesthetics feels sterile. Aesthetic without strategy is bound to fail. I wanted to build a standard for business aesthetics: recognizable, accessible, and genuinely beautiful.
My ideal clients care about serving their community. They value beauty, life, and connection above monetary gain. They're tired of seeing no results with their ideas. They want their vision to actually translate into reality.
I want Hanami to feel like an oasis. If that resonates, let's talk.
Studio Timeline
How we got here
Hanami Studios founded
What began as freelance design work became a fully realized studio with a clear mission: intentional branding for businesses that care.
First client: Nose for Success
A complete brand identity and website for a professional pet care business. The project that set the standard for everything that followed.
Expanding into web & campaigns
Adding website design and marketing materials to the studio's offerings, creating complete visual ecosystems for clients.
Working Together
What it's like to work with me
I am friendly and joyful in person, gentle and supportive in process. Here's how clients describe the experience.
Gentle and supportive
People say working with me feels calm. I take your ideas seriously and guide the process without pressure.
One client at a time
Your project gets my full attention. No juggling, no delays. Deep focus produces better work.
Creative process feels like an escape
My workflow is intentional and unhurried. Designing your brand should feel like a botanical escape, not a corporate obligation.
Friendly and joyful
I show up at networking events the same way I show up for clients: warm, curious, and genuinely excited about what you're building.
Ready?
Let's build a brand that actually feels like you.
Every project begins with a conversation. Send me an email and tell me what you're building.