Michelle Parascandolo

Michelle Parascandolo, a New York-based surface pattern designer, digitally crafts versatile designs for fabrics, clothing, and more. Her creations blend function and artistry, reflecting a lifelong passion for patterns.

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Edition One Feature (September 2020)
Words by: Michelle Parascandolo
Location: New York City, USA
Photo Credit: ©Michelle Parascandolo

I am a surface pattern designer. I create art for fabrics, home decor, clothing, accessories and stationery products. My designs are created digitally, so I am lucky in that I can work from pretty much anywhere. That said, on a typical day, I usually work from an area in my living room that I’ve set up as a home studio.

I currently live in the East Village in New York City, USA. New York has always been my home. I’ve moved within the city more times than I can count, but I’ve never lived anywhere outside of it and really can’t imagine living anywhere else. I constantly fall in love with new places when travelling, but when I try to consider whether I could ever actually live anywhere else, the answer is always no.

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