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Joy Maki 
Hair & Makup Designer
Costumer

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ABOUT JOY MAKI​

Makeup & Hair Artist & Designer

Costumer& Costume Designer 

Creator

Cosplayer

Location: Louisville, KY

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Joy Maki is a Japanese American designer and multidisciplinary artist with a BA from Berea College.
While at Berea, she served as the student hair and makeup designer, bringing characters to life on stage through detailed visual storytelling.

Her design experience spans both academic and independent projects, including makeup schematics and costume design for theatre and character builds. Joy approaches each design with intentionality, balancing creativity with research.

Curious about her process?
Explore her Pinterest board to see inspiration, research, and behind-the-scenes development.

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EDUCATION

Berea College, Berea, KY

 Bachelor of Arts Theater Major/ Film Minor  

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REFRENCES  

Prof. Ami Shupe

Resident Costume Designer,

Shop Supervisor, Berea College Theatre
Email・Phone

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Dr. Deborah Martin

Director, Department Chair, Berea College

Email・Phone​​​

Rodney Kimbangu

Cinematographer & Film director

http://www.rodneykimbangu.com


 
Stephen Nwaloziri

Entrepreneur/ Creative Consultant

LinkedIn

Joy Maki applying make up on model

Work process :
1. Discussion and then create concept using image boards
2. Draw schematic/ design 
3. Present design to get approval
4. Apply the design on model/ actor
5. Touch ups & finalizing design
6. Apply design as an makeup artist

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Contact

Send me an email to collaborate or connect!

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