About Us

About Design Pagoda

Hawaii's custom apparel studio.

From one shirt to a full team order, designed with you and made with aloha.

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Our Story

Aloha, I'm Leighton, the designer, printer, and owner behind Design Pagoda. I started this studio in Wahiawa, Hawaii because I believe great custom apparel shouldn't require a huge order or a huge budget.

Over the past year-plus, I've worked with teams, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals across Oahu. Today, about 70% of our work comes from people who come back. That tells me we're doing something right.

Now we're sharpening our focus on what we do best: apparel. Every shirt, every hoodie, every team kit gets the same care, whether you need one piece or one hundred.

We treat every order like a creative partnership. You bring the idea. We help make it wearable.

What Makes Us Different

Start with one

Our minimum is a single piece. Most shops ask for around 36. Test a design, gift a shirt, or start small and grow.

Designed with you

You see a proof before anything goes into production, and revisions are free until you love it.

Made in Hawaii

Designed and finished locally on Oahu, with real people behind every order.

What We Make

Printed with DTF, screen printing, embroidery, and heat press, matched to your design and quantity.

Hawaii-Themed Line

Island-inspired designs, ready to wear.

1-Piece Custom

Your design on a single shirt, no minimums.

Team & Nonprofit

Season Kits and our zero-risk Fundraiser Shirt Program.

Corporate & Event

Polished apparel that gets your crew noticed.

Custom Cut-and-Sew

Large custom runs built to your spec.

How It Works

  1. Share your idea. A sketch, a logo, or just a vibe is enough.
  2. Get a free mockup and proof. Revise until it's right.
  3. Approve with a 50% deposit. The balance is due on delivery or pickup.
  4. We produce it. Quality-checked, start to finish.
  5. Pickup or delivery. Wear it, gift it, or hand it out.

Who We Serve

  • Sports teams, schools, and clubs
  • Nonprofits and fundraisers
  • Businesses, brands, and event organizers
  • Individuals with a great idea

Ready to start with one?

Tell us your idea and we'll send a free mockup. Questions? Email info@designpagoda.com.

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