​​​Monkey Fruit Designs
Textile Design
About
​​​​Hi, I'm Stephanie!
And here's a peek into my designer mind....


Interesting and unique textures and color combinations derived from nature, architecture and abstraction inspire me. I find New York City's  art museums invaluable for creative nourishment, and my home town of New York's sights, sounds and energy ignites in me a wealth of design ideas.

I have a great ability to design diversely, ranging in artistic styles, from edgy graphics to sublime florals. 

While I watch current trends and have designed straight from industry forecasts, I tend rather to only draw on trends to keep my work fresh and up-to-date. I know when to steer away from certain trends, and when to just design from my own imaginitive passion.
  • I'm featured as a Pattern Bank designer.​
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  • My design work has been featured in UPPERCASE magazine's All About You section.

  • Professional History: In-house designer for Bulgari jewelers at their New York location. Freelance jewelry design for numerous fine jewelers, including, Tifanny & Co., Black Starr & Frost, Kai-Yin Lo, and Van Cleef & Arpels.

  • Education: Major in textile/surface design at Fashion Institute of Technology, and previously in jewelry design also at F. I. T. ​Studied fine art at School of Visual Arts.​  I've completed the Activewear Design course within Pattern Observer.com. and their Photoshop 1 for Designers course, and PS 2 for Designers (their advanced Photoshop course).
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  • Writing short stories, and looking into the eyes of animals makes me happy!