Meet the Designers
Allison Kumiski
Creativity has always been a compass for me. Constantly shaping the way I see and move through the world. My travels around the globe have deeply inspired my work, influencing the colors, textures, and stories I’m drawn to tell. Creating for Cheeky Sumo has been such a great fit because I love bold, playful design with personality. In addition to apparel design I work in digital illustration, watercolor, and 3D art. I’m always experimenting and pushing myself to try new mediums and see from different perspectives. Working with Cheeky Sumo has been so fun, and I’m so excited to show you all what’s next!
Justin Kizzart
Justin Kizzart, United States Sumo Federation Vice President, is a nationally recognized sumo athlete, coach, and designer based in Austin, Texas. With 11 years in competitive sumo, he is a 7-time U.S. National Medalist and 3x World Team USA athlete. He has represented the United States at the highest levels of international competition and brings firsthand experience from the global stage.
Beyond competition, he has served as a U.S. National Team Coach and Head Coach for the U.S. delegation at the Hakuho Cup in Japan, one of the most prestigious youth sumo tournaments in the world. His leadership through Team Dark Circle Sumo continues to grow the sport at both grassroots and elite levels.
Professionally, he brings over 20 years of experience as a designer and creative director, with a career spanning apparel, brand identity, and product development. His work blends authentic sumo culture with modern design sensibility — creating visuals that are bold, wearable, and rooted in real experience on the dohyo.
Szymon Kwinto
My Name is Szymon Eliasz Rafał Prewysz-Kwinto… but that is far too long for this artist bio... You can call me Szymon Kwinto, or Szymon or even just Sy if you're feeling lazy! I was born in the USA to Polish parents and now I’m living in the UK and that just barely scrapes the surface of my weird origin story. My main focus in life is to create art. I am a professional Animator, Illustrator and Artist. I draw and create for a living and I love it. And have a guess what else I'm obsessed with? What? Did you seriously guess beetroots? Cause I hate beetroot. No no no, silly! I'm obsessed with Sumo! I have challenged myself to draw something Sumo related every Sunday until I achieve my goal of being able to see it in person.
In the many weeks and months of drawing Sumo I have drawn a lot of Rikishi but one more than the rest, a personal favourite of mine, URA! So I was ecstatic to work with Cheeky Sumo to create this limited release URA MAGIC t-shirt! Nothing better than showing the world you're a fan of Ura's pure pink magic and supporting a small business and independent artist!
Chea Kang
Kang Kang (Chea Kang) is a Korean illustrator currently based in San Francisco. Her work has been featured in prominent publications including Rolling Stone Korea, e.L.e. Magazine, and Journal of Singing.
She primarily designs posters and marketing materials for performing arts organizations such as Park City Opera and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Kang has produced multiple posters for recitals and performances for the opera company and the Conservatory, contributing to its visual presence across a range of classical and contemporary programs.
Her exhibitions include a 2021 pop-up show at Blackstone Resort in Icheon. Her works are currently on display at Belle Foret Resort in Janpyeong.