Justin Remotap

COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN

Justin Remotap is a graphic designer from Hawaii who finds inspiration in his heritage. His culture embraces a genuine love for life and for others, and Justin uses those two qualities to empower people through his work. He is also a huge fan of paper and believes design should be positive, colorful and fun. In his free time, he illustrates and handcrafts notebooks for his personal brand, Little Lion Notebooks. Justin will graduate with a BFA in Advertising & Graphic Design from Columbus College of Art & Design in 2019.

WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
I was born in Honolulu HI and currently live in Circleville OH

LEFTY OR RIGHTY?
Lefty

MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?
Night owl

FICTIONAL OR HISTORICAL CHARACTER YOU IDENTIFY WITH?
Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch, 100%.

FAVORITE MOVIE?
Moana, of course!

FAVORITE TV BINGE WATCH?
I don’t actually own a television

FAVORITE TYPE OF MUSIC?
Alternative pop

FAVORITE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM?
Instagram

FAVORITE FINE ARTIST?
J.C. Leyendecker

LAST BOOK YOU READ?
The Mohawk Maker’s Field Guide, the one with the green cover (not the pink one)

FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE?
Food Rescue! Favorite free-time activity? Crafting notebooks for my brand, Little Lion Notebooks

IF YOU WERE NOT A DESIGNER, WHAT WOULD YOU BE?
I almost studied nutrition in college, and also almost went to culinary school. Either way, the answer is food.

A MANTRA OR SAYING YOU LIVE BY?
“Drink more water.”

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