Mickey Blake was born in Oregon and raised between Palmer, Alaska, and Portland. After working in biomedical research at Oregon Health Sciences University, Mickey chose to follow her twin sister to Washington rather than attend medical school. Before fully committing to entrepreneurship, she worked for a biotechnology company with offices in London, Boston, Germany, and Australia, and her career was deeply involved in developing green alternatives—she even had the opportunity to visit the White House due to her efforts in eco-friendly plastic alternatives for biomedical labs.

Today, she is the Founder and Artist at Moné Design Studio, which she established during the COVID-19 pandemic after inventing Haenna, a biodegradable design medium for cut flowers and plants. Her journey into 3D printing began by accident when the containers she needed were unavailable due to COVID supply chain disruptions.

Mickey's process effectively reduces the ecological footprint by choosing renewable, compostable, and biodegradable materials. Using 3D printing has provided her with a tool for limitless creativity and a way to work with durable, plant-based materials made from corn, algae, wood, and clay.

Each piece is intentionally crafted to reflect these sustainable practices. Through her work, Mickey also educates customers on the importance of sustainability in design.