HELLO, I'M SEIKO!
I am a PhD-chemist turned homeschool mom and surface pattern designer based in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Ever since I launched my handmade baby business, Waku Waku Baby in 2019, my dream has been to design my own fabric patterns that represent my artistic voice. Five years later, I am beyond excited that my dream has not only come true, but blossomed into even bigger dreams.
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I design patterns that are happy and playful that tell a story and capture the magic of childhood. My dream now is to have my art come alive on a variety of different surfaces and products by collaborating with other small businesses and companies.
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Motherhood not only helped me reconnect with my true passion, art and design, but it has also helped me reconnect with my Japanese roots. I love to incorporate a little bit of my upbringings into my design work as well.
Contact
Email: seikosiscodesigns@gmail.com
Contact Page here
MY INSPIRATION
My two little ones (now 6 and 4) are the constant source of my inspirations.
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It's the small moments that bring me and my kids great joy and that is what I strive to capture in my hand-drawn motifs which I then digitize into seamless repeating patterns using adobe illustrator.
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I love to work in collections as they allow me to tell a story of my inspiration. My mission is to bring smiles to people's faces. I'd love for you to take a look through and I hope my patterns bring a smile to your face.
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Thank you so much for stopping by! Please reach out for any licensing or collaboration inquiries.
I look forward to working with you!
Features and Interviews
Creativehowl Surface Pattern Design Directory
March 2024
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Meet Seiko Sisco
March 2023
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Secrets to Surface Pattern Design - Student Success Story Interview with Bonnie Christine
Feb 2023
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Inspired by the Magic of Childhood - Waku Waku Baby
Feb 2023
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Our 2022 Gift Guide for Shopping Small This Holiday Season
Jan 2023
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Spoonflower Holiday Gift Guide
Our 2022 Gift Guide for Shopping Small This Holiday Season
Nov 2022
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Locals to Know: Meet Seiko Sisco, chemist-turned-maker of adorable goods
Oct 2022
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Spoonflower Small Business Grant Winner
Get to Know Our Fall 2022 Small Business Grant Winners
Sept 2022
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3 Things to Know Before Starting a Handmade Business with Seiko Sisco from Waku Waku Baby
Sept 2022
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Honors and Grants
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Grant
Feb 2023
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Spoonflower Small Business Grant
Sept 2022
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Comcast RISE Investment Fund Grant
July 2022