Posts tagged: makers movement

Michele x NYC Jewelry Week at Jonathan Adler Showroom

Michele x NYC Jewelry Week at Jonathan Adler Showroom

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Design Talk by MV - no. 23

Above, our spun metal light fixutres being made exclusively for us!

The Evolution of a Maker and Their Brand: Growing Operations

In beautiful ways, being a micro-manufacturer and small business sole proprietor has created economical parameters that guided me toward creative options I wouldn’t have otherwise pursued. It’s serendipity at its finest.

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Design Talk by MV - no. 22

Design Talk by MV - no. 22

The Evolution of a Maker and Their Brand: Getting Started

I learned to sew when I was really young. That set the precedent for a career in fashion, which led to me starting my own business making textiles and pillows. And now — huzzah! — my business has evolved into a full-on retail and micro-manufacturing operation.

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Design Talk by MV – article no. 20

Design Talk by MV – article no. 20

The Intricacies of Egg Collective: An Interview With the Powerhouse Trio Behind One of New York City’s Savviest Design Brands

I’m so excited to have fresh voices on Design Talk by MV this week. Hillary, Stephanie, and Crystal, the badass women of Egg Collective, joined me to chat independent business, design, and the intricacies of operating as a collective.

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