Celebrate the Holidays with The New School Community Market
Spread some holiday cheer with gifts from The New School Community Market. The market offers beautifully crafted goods created by New School students, alumni, faculty, and staff artists, makers, and designers that will satisfy a range of diverse tastes and interests. From apparel, jewelry, and accessories to fine art, wellness, and home décor items, there’s something to find for a range of tastes with these one-of-a-kind gifts available at thenewstore.nyc.
New this year, we’re excited to announce, the Community Market will be featured at the Union Square Holiday Market through December 24th. Come find us at booth #B27 (across from Staples) in Union Square and join this community celebration.
Explore the items below and visit The New School Community Market online while supplies last, and at the Union Square Holiday Market to find that perfect gift.
AND YES POTTERY
Hannah Baker, Staff at The New School
I started And Yes Pottery after my pottery collection started to overwhelm my closet. Unfortunately my closet is still full of pots, but it has been such a pleasure to share my art with people from all over the city (and beyond) so it has been a worthwhile venture! I love to explore fun forms, silly shapes, and fit-for-purpose pots.
IIZULLE
Jenna Elluzzi, Parsons Illustration student
Jenna’s artwork is deeply inspired by nature in both its close details, like textures, and the slightly larger beauty—trees! Besides illustration, she also likes to work with animation creating small gifs and stickers, which can all be found @iizulle on Instagram.
PAPER BOY GOODS
Jesse Birdsall, MFA Industrial Design ’20
Paper Boy Goods, an LGBTQIA+/AAPI owned studio based in New York City, is all about providing joy to fellow stationery lovers while minimizing the environmental impact. Jesse has been obsessed with stationery ever since they can remember and transitioned that passion into creating unique paper ephemera. All of the packaging materials are curbside recyclable and the card envelopes are all made with 100% post-consumer waste.
ARIA CONCEPT
Renata Carrillo Watanabe, BBA Strategic Design & Management ’27
I’m from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and just moved to the city. My dream as a designer is to have more people know about Mexican designers and products as well as other Latin designers as all of these products are not well known yet offer amazing designs.
NOT
Jenny Lai, Parsons Faculty
Under the label ‘NOT’, designer Jenny Lai creates seasonless ready-to-wear, custom performance-wear for world-renowned classical musicians, contemporary dance and theater, and cross disciplinary projects around the world as a mobile studio. Transformation and movement are built into each design, engaging the wearer in the creative process. Every garment is designed in her Upper West Side studio and crafted through small scale sourcing and local production.
AANYAS BOWTIQUE
Aanya Sachdeva, BFA Fashion Design ’27
As an artist, Aanya likes to brainstorm a wide variety of ideas from their day-to-day observations and experiences, and has drawn inspiration from the rich and radiant blue-domed churches in Santorini, Spanish Flamenco dances, to observing themselves in the mirror. Some of my pieces have been influenced by techniques and shapes I have admired at art museums. Others are surreal, an abstract reflection of my dreams. I am passionate about making sustainable art. Being environmentally conscientious, I examine how I can repurpose something before I throw it away. Most of my creations are made from recycled materials, reducing harmful waste.
BOWERY CANAL
Jude Lives, MFA Photography ’23
Jude Lives art is an exploration of theory derived from inner-city economics and semiotics through a lens-based practice. A New York native and world traveler, he is personally satisfying his own appetite to be seen—look at me world! See what I’m doing; blending the boundaries of street and fine art while painting a picture a blind person could see—his work has been described as edgy and cherished for pushing boundaries utilizing a multidisciplinary approach.
His interest in photography began at an early age. Raised by a single mother and identifying as a cisgender male has shaped his work, along with race, culture, and inequality. What does it mean to be a man, a Black man, living in a world with signs that say you are not welcome here? Decoding symbols and reintroducing a new message while creating formative images from redundant, ubiquitous signs into art is his Thesis Antithesis.
ARCHAEA STUDIOS
Kiara Yllescas, MS Strategic Design & Management ’25
Kiara Yllescas’ journey is one characterized by entrepreneurship, sustainability, and a deep passion for Peruvian artistry. In 2020, Kiara founded Archaea Studios, a family-run crochet studio that marries her love for creativity with her commitment to sustainability. Kiara’s dedication to textile sustainability is a core pillar of Archaea Studios. She is acutely aware of the environmental impact of textile production and is committed to reducing this impact by using sustainable materials and production methods. Each piece created by Archaea Studios reflects a harmonious blend of tradition, artistry, and eco-consciousness.
CHLOE LIKES PINK
Chloe Rowe, BFA Fashion Design ’27
I started my brand, Chloe Likes Pink, in 2020 and have been growing it ever since. I love using reworked materials for my pieces; especially ties and denim!
CIRCULAR ECONOMY MANUFACTURING
Barent Roth, Parsons Faculty
Barent Roth is a designer and professor dedicated to creating and teaching the importance of sustainable products, practices, and services. In addition to educating/advocating about the urgency to transition to a Circular Economy, he works to continuously improve his own personal impact by supporting sustainable businesses and cooperatives, enjoying a vegan lifestyle, and purchasing renewable energy for his family. Most recently his consultancy Anthropocene.Design was selected as a winner of the NYC Curb to Market Challenge asking for ideas on how to turn NYC’s waste into products. This award funding enabled the launch of Circular Economy Manufacturing and the assembly of their first 100% solar powered MicroFactory now operating on Governors Island, recycling single use plastic into well designed durable products.
DESIGN OF XIAOXIAO
Xiaoxiao Long, Product Design student
Xiaoxiao Long is enthusiastic about 3D printing and sustainable manufacturing. In addition to her academic pursuits, Xiaoxiao is the President and founder of UNA-USA The New School Chapter, where she actively promotes the values of the United Nations and global cooperation.
She also serves as a research assistant for Circular Economy Manufacturing, where she explores the intersection of design, recycle, and efficient manufacturing. Xiaoxiao is dedicated to making a positive impact in product design, embracing technology, sustainability, and global awareness through her various roles and interests.
GENZERO
Tianran Wang, BFA Fashion Design ’25
Tianran Wang established the headwear brand Genzero in 2021 during covid in Shanghai. After two years of entrepreneurship, she and her team opened three offline stores in China. Their products have been sold online and have been seen on various celebrities as well.
EXPERIMENTAL OBJECTS
Shirley Leung, Parsons Faculty, MFA Design and Technology ’20
Shirley is a multidisciplinary artist, and designer. Her work explores the future of AI and Human co-creation in creativity and traditional craft. Currently, she’s experimenting with incorporating AI into her design and making processes to better understand how AI can facilitate and enhance human creativity. Her aesthetic forms of choice include mixed media, interactive sculptures, and new media.
FREEQUE
Harsha Gupta, BBA Strategic Design & Management ’24
Freeque was founded with one simple goal in mind: to make sure every individual has the perfect accessory to match their unique personality. And what’s more, each one would come with its own perfect fragrance. At Freeque, we believe that accessories are an important part of every wardrobe and very often we have a range of them. However, not all of us have as many fragrances to go with each accessory. We Decided to Change that. Exclusively developed for connoisseurs of exclusive fashion.
HISTORICONS
Rajiv Fernandez, Faculty, Continuing and Professional Education
Rajiv Fernandez, Co-Founder, is a trained architect and an artist under the moniker Lil’ Icon. With a belief that sophisticated design is for all, he has published two books that playfully illustrate the connections between kids and adults. Using his signature bold and iconographic style, his artwork responds to the political and social climate in which we live and has been featured in The Washington Post, Buzzfeed, and billboards throughout New York City. He is proud to be queer, brown, and a child of immigrants.
KURU731
Janet Sung, BFA, Illustration ’13
Janet Sung is an illustrator and designer based in Los Angeles. Currently, she runs her brand, KURU731, where she sells cute + colorful original stationery and accessories. Her passion is making colorful, thoughtfully designed products for her inner child.
MAZYMAG
Zhiyao (Maggie) Ma, BBA Strategic Design & Management ’23
My passion for crafting began in high school when I embarked on a journey of creating intricate beading jewelry. With a penchant for gentle and soothing color palettes, I meticulously string together beads and pearls to fashion a diverse range of jewelry pieces, spanning from elegant rings to graceful necklaces and charming bracelets. My creative wellspring draws inspiration from the natural world, as well as the opulent luxury of vintage products from the 70s and 80s. These influences infuse my designs with a unique blend of timeless elegance and contemporary flair. Through my jewelry, I strive to capture the essence of both nature’s beauty and the allure of bygone eras, offering a wearable reflection of my creative spirit.
SEE SOW
Bhumika Keswani, MS Strategic Design & Management ’24
Born and brought up amongst a plethora of vibrant textiles in India, Bhumika’s textile design work has been largely based on local handicrafts of India. She has been always actively involved with kids of all age groups and believes adults can learn from kids way more than kids can learn from them. Kids quickly adapt to what they See, and we as See Sow are here to Sow the seeds of mindfulness in your precious little ones. We have an extremely fun and unique way of bringing values like gratitude, compassion through interactive and thoughtful apparel. Our sustainable garments have meaningful prints designed with psychological experts and they utilize organic fabrics and ‘low impact dyes’ that are safe for your little one’s skin and our dear planet. Since clothing is an integral part of everyone’s daily life, it has become more important than ever to be conscious of the clothes kids wear and create a positive impact on the kid’s mental and emotional wellbeing.
NORTH STAR NYC
Jonathan Michael Square, PhD, Parsons Faculty
Jonathan Michael Square is an Assistant Professor at Parsons School of Design. He curated the exhibition Complicated Stories: Black Artists Respond to the Complicated Histories of Slavery at the Herron School of Art and Design, which closed in January 2023. He is currently preparing for his upcoming show titled Afric-American Picture Gallery at the Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library. Dr. Square leads the digital humanities project Fashioning the Self in Slavery and Freedom and founded the clothing brand North Star.
OZAAWAA
Sydney Henry, BBA Strategic Design & Management ’23
A Native American artist given the name Ozaawaa Binesi, Yellow Bird. Inspired by my heritage, I began Ozaawaa. My practice is a combination of jewelry making, hand knitting, machine knitting, and sewing. These pieces are primarily commissioned or custom-ordered one of a kind pieces.
JAW STUDIO
Meet Alexis Walsh, BFA Integrated Design ’15
JAW Studio is an interdisciplinary design studio merging algorithms and handcraft through fashion, jewelry, hardware and objects. Headed by two designers, Alexis Walsh and Justin Hattendorf, each product is designed and produced locally in Brooklyn NY. The products are created with a range of sustainable materials and fabrication methods, including a biodegradable 3D printed polymer made from plant sugars and an innovative zero-waste printing process.
SPIRIT SOARING
Nicolas Evgeniou, BFA Integrated Design ’24
Having grown up first-generation to Greek parents on the Jersey Shore, Nicolas owes a lot of his drive to honoring the spirit and magic embodied on both of these beaches. Most of his current artwork and jewelry aims to capture this essence of his seaside upbringing—embracing youth, leisure, motion, the sun, sweat, and the sand that’s left in shoes at the end of the day.
OHR JUDAICA
Jared Ijams, MA Philosophy ’24
I’m Jared, an observant Jew, barista, student at The New School, and small business owner. Originally from California, I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree in philosophy at The New School, drawn to this institution by my interest in phenomenology and psychoanalysis. Along with my persistent interest in philosophy, my culture and faith have always played a central role in my life. This connection to my heritage led to the creation of Ohr Judaica, a small business dedicated to crafting Judaica items that enhance the performance of mitzvahs. My vision for Ohr Judaica is to make these ritual items not only meaningful but also aesthetically beautiful, bridging the gap between the philosophical concepts I explore in my academic pursuits and the rich religious traditions I hold dear.
QISSA E CHHAAP
Bhumika Keswani, MS Strategic Design & Management ’24
Qissa E Chhaap translates to ‘the story of print’. Qissa was born out of the love for Indian crafts and textile and fueled by the passion for slow and ethical fashion. With Qissa, we are striving to make naturally dyes, handcrafted, traditional Indian crafts in a contemporary and affordable way.