At MFA Design, we love entrepreneurs. This holiday season we will be shopping products created by our alumni.

Radhika Maheshwari MFAD ’16

RARA was born out of love for endangered animals and rare art forms.  Every piece is a collection of cultures and stories, crafted using silk scarves as a medium which are hand-finished by local artisans from India. 
We make mindful products that are “ The Everyday Rare” –  designs that can be cherished, re-worn for a reason, not driven by trends, and inspired by massive details out in the world of wild. RARA will be contributing 10% of the profits for the conservation of tigers, featured in this collection and in support of the Last Wilderness Foundation, India. 
Shop: www.thehouseofrara.com

Mia Rexach MFAD ’19

Lux Velon was created for everyday magic found in simple rituals that make us and our spaces feel good. We believe that you are what you surround yourself with and that your surroundings should be an expression of your Self, too. Check out the Lux Velon website to order.

Jenny Rozbruch MFAD ’13

Jenny has been working with the Jewish Museum Shop since last 2019. Recently, she created these three Hanukkah card designs – all inspired by 2020 and many other adorable holiday items available on the Jewish Museum Site.

Melina Smyres MFAD ’03

Bob’s Bamboo Products started a business making reusable bamboo straws in order to replace plastic and save the pollution of our oceans. We harvest raw bamboo in Florida and handcraft each straw. Besides being 100% natural and eco-friendly, the bamboo straw is stronger, comes in all sizes, is more pleasant to use and has insulative properties. It is even dishwasher safe. Melina and Bob make several other products with bamboo such as cups, forks, spoons, chop sticks, hiking sticks, shot “glasses”, and bee hotels. I ship all over the country regularly. If you would like to check out our online store, here is the link. https://www.etsy.com/shop/saveearthproducts/

Jeffrey Everett MFAD ’04

Jeffrey runs Rockets are Red has a variety of award winning, limited edition, screen printed art prints and posters that have been shown in galleries and rock clubs around the world on his website. Officially licensed work for movies and shows like Parasite, Killing Eve, and Glow along with bands like Idles, Against Me, Flogging Molly, and Decemberists. 

Jumi Kim MFAD’20

I am not sure my zine can be qualified to be featured because it’s not my shop but my friend sells my zine that I made over a year ago. 
Jumi KimDescription: A collection of images that are related to physical locations or psychical locations.Title: I Don’t Know Where To GoWhere to buy: http://softcityprinting.com/idontknowwheretogo_jumikim

Nigel Sigelar MFAD ’09

Not only does Nigel’s Moon Man have a brick and mortar, you can also buy delicious treats and merch online at shop.hellomoonman.com. They ship nationwide and delver in Queens and Manhattan.