Alicia Hanson is an environmental graphic designer by training, jewelry designer, and creator by heart. She comes from a family prolific in art and design. Alicia is Design Director at Hi Octane Design, in Oceanside, California. Where she does Graphic Design, Interior Design and Website Design. Alicia grew up on the islands of Hawaii and owned and operated an artisan retail boutique SilverBotanica on the Big Island of Hawaii. SilverBotanica the online botanical jewelry store is an active passion for Alicia. Growing up on the beaches and tropical landscape of Hawaii, instilled the love of tropical flowers and hints of Hawaiiana and Asian art can be found throughout her work. As a young adult, Alicia spent time in rural mountain towns on the west coast. Driving dusty, dirt back-roads to explore turquoise and crystal mines, while collecting antlers and shiny silver objects along the way. More here: