Design Team
In all, we had ten design meetings on the following dates: June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 and September 9th, 1998. Most meetings lasted on average 4 hours each. The Design Committee consisted of seven people, who met on a weekly basis in June, July and in September. In these meetings, designs were taken from photographs and slides from community members. Designer Tony Osumi and members of the Design Team worked independently between meetings. We studied mural and art books, visited other mural sites and talked with community members.

Photo caption: Design Team members visit the Harbor City Japanese Community Center Mural. From Left: Sergio Diaz, Ayako Hagihara, Jenni Kuida, Tony Osumi, Darin Kuida, Saori Matsuo, Steve Koyama. Not shown: Tosh Ikiri.
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