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This month, we’re spotlighting Amber Bowie, the creator behind Mackenzie Madison of Philadelphia (MMOF Philly), a mommy-and-me clothing brand born out of love, resilience, and a whole lot of sewing. […]
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This month, we sat down with Hayato Matsushita, an interdisciplinary conceptual artist and researcher based right here in Philadelphia, whose work treats American history like a puzzle box waiting to […]
Join us on May 12th as NextFab hosts the Welcome Reception for Mechanism’s National Gathering. What follows is three days dedicated to reimagining the future of local production. This isn’t […]
There’s a particular kind of courage it takes to transform trauma into generational strength. For Elaine Smith Holton, founder and artistic director of PHonk!Philly, that courage sounds like a surdo […]
There’s something fitting about Caylin “Lin” Elkins commandeering two carts in the back hallway of NextFab. It’s resourceful, a little scrappy, and deeply intentional, which are all qualities that define […]
You’ve excelled at your craft: the welding torch, the sewing machine, the digital design software, but then someone asks about your pricing strategy, and suddenly you’re googling at 11 PM, […]
Website: nothingunwanted.win Instagram: @nothingunwanted.studio Tell us about yourself I’m an aspiring architect. I switched from project management because I was building a lot of digital things and wanted to build […]
Website: Friday Furniture Co Instagram: @fridayfurnitureco Tell us about yourself My name is Mason Holden, and the business I’m running is called Friday. It’s a home office furniture-making business. I […]
Skip the Mass-Produced Aisles: The 2025 NextFab Holiday Gift Guide is Here! Discover handcrafted treasures from Philadelphia’s most talented makers. Every purchase supports a local creative entrepreneur. The holiday season […]
“They’re going to find a drum with soul. We are not a factory, just artisans.” Website: acherepercussion.com Instagram: @acherepercussion Tell us about yourself My name is Christian Noguera. I come […]