Nayfa Naji, is a Palestinian Muslim American born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. Having graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 2018 with a certificate in Production Artist and an associate degree in Graphic Design, she later earned a bachelor's in Design Studies and Community Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2021.
Nayfa's art, influenced by her Palestinian heritage, Islamic faith, social movements, PCOS, and mental health, has been featured in exhibitions at the UWM Art Gallery, Walker’s Point Center for the Arts, and Milwaukee Artist Resource Network. She co-founded Fanana Banana, a platform shedding a spotlight on Muslim and MENA artists and creatives through supportive inspiring events. Nayfa has contributed to murals promoting racial equity and social justice, notably "Mutasaweeyah" at the Milwaukee County Circuit Courthouse.
While pursuing her studies, Nayfa worked as a Multimedia Graphic Designer for the Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition. After graduating, she returned as the Interactive Media Designer, leading projects for campaigns like We All Belong in partnership with Milwaukee Innercity Congregations Allied for Hope, creating materials for the Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine, and collaborating with Culture x Design, Milwaukee Film, Byte Studios, and more.