ABOUT ME
Hello! I am Louma; Seattle-based artist and founder of Pokidots.
I’m a mom of two girls, Laurie and Leina, and a fashion illustrator, artist, and product designer living in the beautiful Seattle area. I have been an illustrator and artist all my life; I studied fashion design in Montreal, Canada, and specialized in fashion illustration, then product and packaging design.
I love being in a constant state of creation: Creating the illustrations and products for my work; making crafts with my kids; creating things for myself, for friends, and for our house; even baking creations in the kitchen. I feel lucky to have the ability and the resources to literally make things exist.
If I hadn’t pursued a design career, I would have followed a path in psychology. But it’s never too late! That’s why in the past year, I have earned certificates in applied behavior change (CU Boulder) and well-being psychology (Yale), and I am currently working toward a neuroscience certification through Harvard. My work blends research-backed strategies for happiness, habit formation, and personal growth with delightful design.
The products I design and offer have never been just things: they are experiences, rituals, and tools for togetherness, connection, and joy.
POKIDOTS
I started Pokidots part time in 2016 when my youngest was one, exclusively creating custom keepsakes using sentimental clothes and fabrics that my clients sent me. What started with keepsakes made with outgrown baby clothes evolved into bridal and memorial keepsakes, with vintage items from the 40’s and 60’s, sentimental jackets and raincoats, and everything in between… It’s been a wonderful journey resulting in hundreds of keepsakes shipped all over the world. The custom keepsakes branch closed in the end of 2025 to allow for expansion for Pokidots in new ways. Custom keepsakes are now limited to only a few, exclusive orders per year.
The DIY keepsake collection was launched in 2022, grew quickly, and is still expanding. The DIY keepsakes are such a beautiful and accessible way to preserve important sentimental clothes and fabric items and see them on display to cherish the memories they bring every day. Pokidots keepsakes have been shipped to many countries all over the world as well, and still traveling daily.
After the DIY line was established, the product designer and mindfulness advocate in me was bursting with ideas and inspiration from my own lifestyle and practice, as well as my clients’ and people around me: I decided to take the leap and create and offer new, non-keepsake items, starting with the Christmas village Advent calendar which was a hit from the first year. A couple of years later, the Advent calendar underwent a revamp and the second edition is even more delightful. It’s here to stay as a bright and joyful holiday tradition for so many families. The Daily Connection Journal came next: another item that took shape from my reading and research in psychology as well as my practice with my girls. The Daily Connection Journal evolved into three versions that are making a positive difference in my clients’ lives and their connections with their children. After that came the Affirmations Calendar to color, the Happy Pills and the rest of the Medicine Cabinet, the Art Air Fresheners, and more to come.
These products have already added so much joy and positivity to families everywhere; I can confidently say Pokidots makes the world a better place. I’m glad you’re here ❤
"Most importantly, I wanted to let you know that [the Daily Connection Journal] added this "“softness” to our relationship. I don’t know how else to describe it: it’s like he had renewed confirmation that I’ve got his back. Our relationship was already good but this added ease has been wonderful and I know it’s the work on the journal. We both enjoy our ‘connections.’ Thank you for your work."
— Megan T. about how the Daily Connection Journal impacted her relationship with her 12-year-old son.
I’m also a teacher! I offer art classes, workshops, and camps in Seattle where I teach girls, 3rd to 8th grade, illustration and marker coloring. Check out Seattle Art Class if you are local!
Besides work and art, I have a consistent meditation, workout, and yoga practice, and I love to challenge myself to learn new skills from scratch. I like baking, cycling, and I love taking walks and traveling with my family.
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