Maker Faire Long Island 2025
HanaFooda and Chess Openings
Home: New Jersey, United States of America
A dynamic husband-wife duo each with their own passion projects. Marci's delicious Hawaiian Hanafuda Poker Deck and Aloha-inspired home goods. Pedro brings brainy fun with Chess Openings Memory Madness, a clever memory game challenge for chess fans.
http://www.hanafooda.com
Makers
Marci Ichimura
Marci is the artist and creator behind HanaFooda, a deluxe Hanafuda-Poker deck inspired by the rich food culture and deep-rooted family traditions of Hawaii. Born on Maui but raised on the mainland, Marci spent summers reconnecting with her heritage, learning the stories of her father’s upbringing in a tight-knit Lahaina community. Her grandfather was a Japanese sugar cane plantation worker, and her grandmother a Japanese immigrant who worked in local hotels — and through their hard work, family ties, and shared meals, Marci found the heart of her inspiration. After the devastating 2023 Maui fires, she felt an even stronger desire to honor these memories through her art. The HanaFooda deck blends traditional Hanafuda influences with contemporary local Hawaiian Grinds (foods) and a touch of island history, offering a playful, meaningful tribute to the flavors and spirit of Hawaii.
https://www.hanafooda.com
Pedro Tarragô
While exiting a subway station at Union Square in NYC, Pedro Tarrago was bitten by the chess bug again. After abandonin
https://www.mymemorymadness.comWhat Inspired You to Make This?
For me, it was a homage to my father's side of the family, who live in Hawaii. For my husband Pedro, he was looking for a more creative and fun way to study chess openings.
