About Synaptex Studios: Where Science Gets Dressed Up
Because your neurons deserve more than novelty socks from the gift shop.
Synaptex Studios creates science-inspired clothing for people who like their ideas smart and their wardrobe a little more interesting.
Our pieces move easily between professional life and everyday life. They’re polished, wearable, and built with intention.
Every pattern begins with real science and ends as something you can actually wear.
This is clothing for people who are curious, creative, and a little bit delighted by what’s hidden in the details.
Lives in Traverse City with her family, is terribly fond of her dog, works to expand access to neuroscience services across Northern Michigan, and is still trying to prioritize exercise.
From Waveform to Wardrobe
The idea for Synaptex began at my first American Academy of Neurology conference in 2009 or 2010.
I was surrounded by beige suits and predictable silhouettes when I noticed a woman across the room. She was in her fifties, had a streak of purple in her hair, and carried herself with confidence. I remember thinking, That’s exactly how I want to look as a neurologist.
Not long after, while reading EEGs, I started to see the waveforms differently. Instead of only lines of clinical data, I imagined them tracing the hem of a skirt. A real EEG, not a cartoon version.
Something subtle. Something beautiful. A detail meant for the people who would catch it.
That single image turned into years of ideas. A neuron-edged conference cardigan. A floral neuron wrap dress. Clothing that combined the professionalism I wanted with the science I loved.
Looking back, the dream had actually been there much longer. When I was 18, I wanted to create a company that made “kids’ clothes for grownups.” Synaptex Studios is the grown-up version of that original wish.
Seeing Patterns Where Others See Rules
I’ve always lived close to art, even when I didn’t call myself an artist.
Photography, community art classes, costume design, themed parties, and visual storytelling have always been part of my life. Then medical training took center stage, and those creative outlets slowly faded into the background.
What never faded was the way I see things. When I no longer had time to make art, I began combining what I knew best. Science and clothing started to intersect in my thinking in a new way.
For me, fashion has never been about trends. It’s about personal expression and feeling like yourself in whatever room you walk into.
Synaptex patterns are beautiful first, with a subtle scientific layer underneath.
And as neurology moves beyond its old reputation of being reserved and unreachable, these designs are part of that shift.
For People Who Refuse to Choose Between Clever and Chic
Stylish, science-inspired clothing is almost nonexistent.
What does exist usually lives in museum gift shops or novelty categories. It’s clever for a moment, but it’s rarely something you’d wear in a professional setting or as part of your regular wardrobe. On the other end of the spectrum, most professional clothing leaves little room for personal identity, curiosity, or expression.
Synaptex bridges that gap.
We create clothing that’s refined, wearable, and grounded in real scientific material. Often, that science comes directly from the lived experience of researchers, clinicians, and others who work in the field. Each piece reflects identity while staying connected to the work that inspired it.
“Nerd” and “style” don’t have to be separate ideas.
They get along just fine. They’re collaborators.
For the Curious
At its heart, Synaptex is about connection.
Each design carries a story. A waveform that reflects how the brain works. A neuron that points to how communication happens. A pattern that can spark a question across a conference table or at a dinner party.
To wear Synaptex is to signal curiosity in a quiet way. It’s an invitation to connect with others who are interested in how the world actually works.
It’s a sly way of finding your people.
We Read Your Mind
Can I wear this to a conference and a cocktail party?
Absolutely. Synaptex is designed for double duty. Polished enough for panels. Fun enough for after-hours.
Do I have to be a scientist to wear this?
Not at all. You just have to appreciate curiosity, cleverness, and a well-cut dress.
Is the science obvious or subtle?
Always subtle. The magic’s in the knowing. If you see it, you see it.
This is Your Invitation
Whether you’re presenting research, building something new, or simply stepping into the world with a little more expression, Synaptex is designed to keep up with you.
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