Coming from a background in design, graphics, metal arts, and leather work, Jenifer Nakatsu Arntson of JNA Designs makes quality hand-built vinyl goods such as hand bags, wallets, checkbooks, and accessories. Her materials are animal-friendly and her finished products are stylish and modern.
After working in leather for many years, Jen has switched to working entirely in vinyl but approaches design and construction with the same attention to detail, quality and function she learned when apprenticing to master-level leather craftsmen and metalsmiths. She is now an Austin-based artisan but has lived in Kyoto, St. Paul/Minneapolis, and Tokyo.
Jen's work is also available in Austin, San Francisco and New York boutiques. Her website is www.jnadesigns.com.
Jen is also an active member of the Austin Craft Mafia, and Babes in Business Bonanza. When she is not at the studio, she is on her way there.
I just did a fun interview for the dabbled.org blog, talking about my work, things I love about austin, etc. Love her illustration work, especially the robots. Thanks, Dot!
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