A woman with short, curly dark hair wearing a gray camouflage tank top is working on a fabric project at a table, using a pen or marker to mark the fabric. The fabric pieces are arranged in a pattern with pink and white sections on a cutting mat. The background shows books and toys on shelves, a window with blinds, and a cozy workshop setting.

Maryam Maleki is a researcher and designer based in the US. She likes to surround herself with colors, patterns, and textures and use them to make beautiful things.