Travis Lum (he/him) is a seasoned Chinese lion dancer, martial artist, and designer. He restores and builds custom lions by binding, papering, painting and decorating their heads, using traditional handmade methods learned from master craftspeople in China. His favorite part of the process is sewing and fabricating the lion’s collar, body, pants and shoe covers. Travis uses color theory to mix and match different textiles to bring alive each lion’s story. These Chinese lions come to life in performances for special occasions, including weddings, grand openings, and Lunar New Year celebrations.

By day, Travis is a creative and product designer with 15+ years leading teams to create award-winning digital products, experiential spaces, social media marketing, and everything in between. When not designing, he is exploring the world with his partner in crime and leading his volleyball team to championship titles.