Create with Purpose. Inspire with Heart.

Aloha I’m Trysen. Artist, Designer, and Founder of Inspire To Create Media, a Hawaiʻi based independent creative agency now designing for brands across the globe. Local at heart, global in vision.

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Trysen Kaneshige is a Hawai‘i-based creative director, artist, and founder of Inspire To Create Media a healing-first design agency built from Kauaʻi and rooted in community, culture, and storytelling.

With a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design and over a decade of hands-on experience, Trysen’s path has been shaped by both formal training and mentorship from artists, teachers, and community members who helped refine his craft.

Today, his work bridges art, brand strategy, and place-based storytelling leading projects on both local and international scales. From murals and apparel to visual identity and creative consulting, Trysen’s approach integrates authenticity, balance, and purpose into every collaboration.

Guided by the belief that creativity can heal and connect, his philosophy was deeply influenced by his own recovery journey following a brain injury, a reminder that rest, reflection, and resilience are essential parts of the creative process.

Through his growing ecosystem Inspire To Create Media and Create with Trysen he continues to explore how art and design can shape culture, commerce, and collective healing.

Rooted in Kauaʻi. Creating for the world.

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Let’s Create Together

Inspire To Create Media LLC

An Independent Creative Agency Rooted in Purpose, Culture, and Heart.

Born from healing after a brain injury, the agency blends design, storytelling, and art direction to build brands that move people rooted in culture, crafted with purpose, and guided by resilience.

Over the past decade, Inspire To Create Media has evolved from a one-person studio into an internationally recognized creative agency working across Hawai‘i, the U.S. mainland, and global brands. Each project is approached through a healing-centered lens transforming visuals into stories that connect emotion, place, and purpose.

The agency specializes in healing-centered creative direction merging strategy, design, and visual storytelling to help brands and communities communicate with depth, authenticity, and impact.

We craft murals, brand identities, and apparel that connect people to story, place, and purpose. Every project is approached with intention, cultural respect, and a belief that art can heal, transform, and inspire.

Case Studies

Trusted by / Collaborated with:

Soulection • Volcom • Olukai • Howsdisguy (Zavier Cummings) • YMCA • Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi (Young Professionals Program) • Hale ʻŌpio • Leadership Kaua‘i • County of Kaua‘i

Featured By:

Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi YP • BrainHealth Hawaiʻi • Kauaʻi B.I.G. • Ho‘ike TV • The Garden Island Newspaper • The Hawai'i Herald

Client Testimonials

Hear from those who have experienced our work firsthand.

5/5 - Highly Recommend Trysen! Working with Trysen was an absolute pleasure. He completely nailed the brief, understanding exactly what we needed and delivering a design that exceeded our expectations. He was fast, responsive, and super friendly throughout the entire process, and he handled every requested change quickly and perfectly. We're so impressed with his work that we'll definitely be using him again for future design projects. Highly recommended!

Britt & Sammy, The Siesta Club (Australia)

Co-Founders & Designers

Trysen is a true inspiration to our community, our island our people, and especially our young people. We have been working with Trysen for a few years on various projects and are blessed to have his support, his inspiration, his passion, his talent and his heart through art! We are lucky enough to receive this gift from him. He has an insight for the needs of our community and our youth, and he is able to express all their words through his healing art, he is authentic, mindful and compassionate. He takes great pride in projects he chooses to take on and in the message he wants to share with the community and beyond. His collaboration and partnership are priceless to our community and young people we serve every day. He motivates us and the young people in that he is a role model for teaching them that you can heal through art and you can express yourself. You have a voice, and you can be seen.

Maya, Hale Opio

Community Programs Director

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Mission Statement

My mission is to create from a place of truth to use art, design, and storytelling as a bridge between people, culture, and healing.

Whether it’s painting a realism mural, designing a brand, or mentoring other creatives, my goal is always the same: to inspire with heart and remind others that creativity can change lives.

I’ve learned that success isn’t just about building a business, it’s about building meaning.

Protecting our Vision and Legacy

At Trysen Kaneshige and Inspire To Create Media LLC, every idea, design, and strategy is built with years of work, cultural roots, and a commitment to uplifting Hawaiʻi’s creative community.

We believe in collaboration over competition, but we also believe in protecting the integrity of our work. That’s why all partnerships, collaborations, and strategic discussions are guided by a Confidentiality & Respect Policy ensuring our intellectual property, brand equity, and creative systems are not misused.

All collaborations are entered into with mutual trust and respect

We encourage open communication while safeguarding the essence of our ecosystem. If you’re inspired by what we’ve created, we invite you to connect but also understand that this work is the result of years of building, learning, and investing in the future of Hawaiʻi’s creatives.

Our Promise

We will always:

Honor cultural values and creative integrity

Advocate for fair pay and recognition for Hawaiʻi-based creatives

Create spaces for collaboration that elevate, not exploit

Our Ask

If you’re looking to collaborate, invest, or partner with us, please be willing to:

Respect our creative property and unique business model

Enter the conversation with an open mind and shared vision

Understand that protecting our work protects the future of our community

For all formal collaborations: We may request the signing of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to protect sensitive brand, financial, and creative information.

Brand & Intellectual Property Protection

Protecting Creativity, Preserving Integrity

At Trysen Kaneshige and Inspire To Create Media LLC, every mural, logo, apparel design, and written piece is more than just work. It’s part of a larger creative ecosystem built over years of dedication, community connection, and cultural respect.

To ensure this legacy can continue to inspire and uplift, all creative assets under the Create With Trysen Ecosystem™ including Inspire To Create Media LLC™ and Island Guardians™ are protected by:

U.S. Copyright Law

Trademark Registration (registered or pending)

International Intellectual Property Treaties

What This Means

You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute any designs, imagery, or written materials without prior written consent.

You may collaborate, license, or commission original work by contacting us directly.
collaborate, license, or commission original work by contacting us directly.

We actively monitor for unauthorized use and will take legal action when necessary.

Why Protection Matters

Protecting this creative ecosystem isn’t about limiting inspiration, it’s about ensuring that artists are respected, compensated fairly, and able to continue contributing to our community.

Work With Us

We believe in partnerships built on mutual respect, trust, and shared vision.

For licensing, collaborations, or custom projects:

📧 trysen@inspiretocreatemedia.com

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