Graphic Designer
Through Scott’s lens, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the design process, the importance of purpose-driven work, and how creativity can be used to honor identity, solve problems, and inspire change. This course, part of Hawai‘i Leadership Forum and RiseHI’s ʻŌihana Career Exploration series, is designed to help you explore graphic design as a real-world career path—one that blends artistic skill, collaboration, and cultural values to make a lasting impact in Hawai‘i and beyond.
About the course
In this course, we explore the creative journey of Scott Naʻauao, a Native Hawaiian graphic designer and co-founder of Welcome Stranger, a brand identity studio based in Hawai‘i. Raised in Kāneʻohe, Scott shares how his childhood love for drawing evolved into a fulfilling career rooted in visual storytelling, cultural expression, and entrepreneurship. From working in agencies to launching his own studio, Scott offers a candid look at what it takes to succeed in the ever-evolving design industry.
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Scott Naʻauao
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