Dedicated to developing creativity, we offer fashion and design courses for middle and high school students (7th–12th grade) in NYC's underserved communities, nurturing their interest in design.
Meli Micah Design Studio LLC is a community-rooted fashion and design studio dedicated to empowering teens (middle and high schoolers from 7th-12th grade) from disadvantaged communities. We offer creative courses that blend hands-on fashion design with essential realworld business skills. More than just teaching how to create, we teach how to build sustainable futures. Our mission is to ignite creative talent, foster self-reliance, and equip the next generation of innovators with tangible tools to launch careers and businesses in the dynamic design industry. With over 25 years of industry expertise guiding us, we're not just shaping styles, we're shaping opportunities across the entire design ecosystem.
Mission Statement:
At Meli Micah Design Studio, our mission is to unlock the creative potential of young individuals from disadvantaged communities by providing accessible fashion and design education. This education is rooted in purpose, possibility, and real-world opportunity. We firmly believe that creativity is more than innate talent, it is a vital pathway to confidence, self-reliance, and a future brimming with choice and economic independence. Through our hands-on training and comprehensive business knowledge, we are not merely teaching design skills; we are actively transforming lives, one empowered student at a time, by enabling them to achieve tangible economic outcomes.
Vision Statement:
In the next 3-5 years, Meli Micah Design Studio will evolve into a leading creative space where youth from disadvantaged communities can fully explore their potential in the fashion and design industry. We envision a vibrant, self-sustaining studio that not only imparts design and business know-how but actively launches careers, cultivates new brands, and sparks profound economic change from within the communities we serve. Our goal is to significantly expand our reach, establish a fully equipped physical space that serves as a community anchor, and earn national recognition as a leader in innovative creative education and empowerment.
Our Unique Value Proposition:
Meli Micah Design Studio LLC stands apart by offering a comprehensive fashion and business curriculum specifically tailored for underserved youth, bridging the gap between artistic expression and economic empowerment. We provide affordable, hybrid learning opportunities (virtual and physical) led by a founder with over 25 years of industry experience, ensuring students not only learn to design but also how to monetize their skills and achieve true economic mobility.
