Member Stories

STUDIOPHORIA

Brooklyn

Elaine Young is the visionary behind STUDIOPHORIA, where art, science, and fashion combine to create truly unique and thought-provoking wearable pieces inspired by the invisible wonder and beauty of the micro and cosmic worlds. Her creations span a fascinating range, from jewelry incorporating real DNA to streetwear featuring scientific images and geopolitical data.

Elaine believes that fashion can be a powerful tool for communication, attracting people to ideas they may not actively seek out in their everyday lives. She shares, “You can engage a lot more people by attracting them to information instead of ‘talking at them’.”

Being an AAPI business owner holds deep significance for Elaine as a constant reminder of the fascinating stories of migration, the paths that led us to where we are today, and the quest for happiness woven into our ancestors’ histories.

Elaine shares valuable advice for other AAPI community members embarking on business ventures: “Do what you do best! Assemble a team of others who complement you - and ALWAYS ask for fresh eyes on what you’re working on!”

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