Hijiri owns and designs at Heartfish Press (
http://www.heartfishpress.com), a studio located in Brooklyn, NY, specializing in floral design and letterpress printing. The studio offers a variety of dried flower arrangements, letterpress prints, cards, and custom design services that involve creating floral designs using dried flowers.
Hijiri studied graphic design in Tokyo and pursued art direction at a university in San Francisco. After completing her studies, she worked as an art director at an advertising agency. In 2008, she moved to New York City and started working as a freelance designer. During this time, she discovered her passion for letterpress printing and the joy of crafting handmade items, which motivated her to establish her own business. Recently, Hijiri has been devoting much of her creative energy to exploring the art of dried flower arrangement, and she has developed a deep love for this craft along the way.