Designing your dream for the perfect masquerade mask!
The perfect mask is SO important for that magical evening of intrigue and enchantment!
SoCal Design Company was started in 2005 by artist, Claudia Hapeman. Claudia was born an artist. As a child, Claudia wasn't interested in the usual toys but preferred house hold 'junk' to make 'stuff' out of. Claudia's creative strength continued to grow through her high school years during which time she received many awards from various art departments within the school and an acceptance to the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.
After college, Claudia pursued an athletic career training horses and riding competitively on the major show circuits in the jumper divisions. While taking the afternoon off from riding during the summer of 2004 to enjoy the west coast beaches, an unfortunate accident occurred leaving Claudia with a badly broken leg. Unable to resume her usual equestrian activities and restricted to bed rest, SoCal Design Company was finally born. Until that day, starting her own online business had been only a dream!
Since having opened the first online store, Claudia has acquired thousands of private clients in The United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia. Claudia’s works may also be seen in music videos, such as Sean Paul and Pretty Ricky's "Push It Baby" and television such as The Gene Simmon's Family Jewels show titled "Sophie's Sweet 16" in which Claudia was invited by A&E TV for a guest appearance. Claudia's masks have also been featured in Dos Equis commercials, Masters Of Illusion and on the hit television show, Pretty Little Liars. Other celebrity clients of Claudia’s include; Radical Media, Hazmat Films, Inland Pacific Ballet, Master's Of Illusion, Gilt Groupe, Desperate House Wives, The Young and the Restless, Walt Disney, Jillian Claire (Days of Our Lives star), Siegfried & Roy, Orlando Style, Gothic Beauty, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Fox 5 News, Jim Steinman, Zoe Hennessey and Prestige Magazine.
Whether you need a room dazzler for that special event that says "I am the bell of this ball!" or are in need of something truly unique for a photo-shoot, music video, stage production and the like, please don't hesitate to call or write. No project is ever too big or too small. SoCal Design Company and Claudia are eager to make your special event perfect and your mask unforgettable!
