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AiMEiRi creates handcrafted, origami-inspired home decor for women who live multifaceted lives. We design for the gamers, creatives, and geeks who want spaces that honor every part of who they are—the professional, the player, the person who refuses to code-switch between versions of herself.
I’m a Tetris-playing queen and JRPG junkie who spent years navigating traditional work environments while hiding my authentic self. Every video call meant making sure my gaming setup wasn’t visible in the background. Every morning meant putting on a “professional” version of me that felt like a costume.
Video games were my sanctuary growing up. They taught me problem-solving, resilience, and the power of community when I needed it most. But somewhere along the way, I learned I was supposed to keep that part of my life separate—hidden away like it was something to be ashamed of.
I got tired of compartmentalizing.
I started designing home pieces that could work for both sides of my life. Curtain panels that created the right ambiance for morning meetings and evening streams. Decor that didn’t force me to choose between looking professional and feeling like myself.
AiMEiRi was born from that frustration—and that hope.
Hope that there are other women out there like me. Women who lead projects by day and raid by night. Women who want spaces that reflect their full identity, not just the parts they think others will accept. Women who deserve environments as versatile and unapologetically authentic as they are.
Every piece is hand-constructed in my New Jersey studio using precise origami folding techniques. I’m not outsourcing to factories or drop-shipping generic products. When you buy from AiMEiRi, you’re getting a founder-made piece with hours of intentional craftsmanship woven into every fold.
Your space serves multiple purposes—morning Zoom calls, afternoon focus sessions, evening gaming marathons. Our pieces are designed to work beautifully across all these contexts. Professional enough for video calls, personal enough to feel like home, comfortable enough for those 12-hour sessions.
Like origami transforms a single sheet into something extraordinary, our pieces use geometric folding techniques to create depth, movement, and visual interest. It’s subtle sophistication with structural complexity—design that rewards a closer look.
This brand exists because I couldn’t find what I needed. I’m building AiMEiRi with and for women who’ve felt the same frustration—the gamers and creatives who navigate professional spaces without wanting to abandon their authentic selves. You’re not just a customer. You’re part of the story.
“AiMEiRi” (eye-may-ree) is derived from my Chinese name. “Mei mei” is Chinese for “little sister.” My brother, my close friends, and even my parents refer to me as “mei mei” even today. Now that I’m older, I don’t think “mei mei” is an appropriate name for me, especially in business.
I am AiMEiRi, a person who loves ambiguously due to my enigmatic nature in social situations.
Right now, I’m focused on handcrafted home decor—curtain panels, pillowcases, wall art, and table runners that bring thoughtful design to the spaces where you live and work and play.
But this is just phase one.
My long-term vision has always been apparel—origami-inspired pieces that transform from morning meetings to evening streams, so you never have to choose between looking professional and being yourself. Home decor is how I’m building the skills, capital, and community to make that vision a reality.
When you support AiMEiRi now, you’re not just getting a beautiful handmade piece for your space. You’re investing in a brand that’s building exactly what you’ve been looking for.
Because every piece is handmade by me, availability is genuinely limited. I’m not artificially creating scarcity—I’m literally one person with two hands, building something meaningful while working toward the bigger vision.
When you order from AiMEiRi, you’re getting:
Some pieces are made-to-order. Some are small-batch releases. All are created with the same care and intention.
Whether you’re here for a curtain panel that transforms your gaming setup or you’re excited about the apparel we’re building toward, you belong here.
Welcome home.
– Melanie
Founder, AiMEiRi
Tetris Queen • JRPG Junkie • Professional Code-Switcher in Recovery