Dontaiz Rouse is a 30 year old Georgia raised civil engineer/construction management professional by day and in his spare time a cosplayer with a total five years of experience. As a HBCU graduate of Savannah State University, he uses the lessons taught there to be an advocate for his community wherever he may find himself. Currently he has taken over a role as the makerspace attendant where he teaches maker classes to patrons of all ages, volunteers his cosplay services for local parades, and even one on one sessions.
As TAFKAR Design (The Artist Formally Known As Rouse), His costuming started with Halloween creations in childhood, then writing his high school senior project on the SFX community with an accompanying werewolf mask, and has been cosplaying since 2018 with over 20 plus designs made . When he isn’t crafting for competitions, he operates a small business with commission services and tutorials based on some of his favorite fandoms. His personal motto is “Make It Happen” because when all else fails all you can do is face adversity head on, to come out with your head held high