Hardware deserves better.

Yosef Chaim Nissan

Co-Founder · Growth & Customer Experience

My name is Yosef Chaim Nissan, and HappyLocks was born from a combination of creativity, curiosity, and real-life experience. Before entering the hardware industry, I spent years pursuing music. As an artist, I was always drawn to thinking differently, creating original ideas, and finding ways to bring more emotion and personality into everyday life. A few years ago, while living in Boulder, Colorado, I worked as a locksmith technician to pay my bills while continuing to make music from my apartment. Every day I installed and replaced locks for homeowners, and over time I noticed something that surprised me: almost every lock looked exactly the same. The choices were limited to the same traditional finishes, with almost no room for creativity. One day I searched online for a pink lock. Nothing. Then I searched for a turquoise lock. Again, nothing. That simple moment sparked an idea: why shouldn’t the hardware on a home reflect the personality of the people living inside? Together, we founded HappyLocks to challenge an industry that has remained largely unchanged for decades. We believe a front door is more than an entrance—it is the first impression of a home. Even the smallest details should inspire joy, express individuality, and make people smile. Our mission is simple: to transform everyday hardware into something beautiful, colorful, and exciting. We want to help people create homes that feel more personal, more welcoming, and a little happier—one lock at a time.

Yosef started HappyLocks on a simple conviction: the hardware you touch every day should be worth touching.

David Moise

Co-Founder · Product Development

My name is David Moise, and I have spent more than 30 years in the manufacturing and importing industry, helping companies develop and produce custom-designed products around the world. When my longtime friend and business partner, Yosef—whom I have known for over three decades—shared his vision of creating beautifully colored locksets for homes, I immediately saw an opportunity to bring something truly unique to the marketplace. We believed that door hardware didn’t have to be ordinary; it could be both functional and a reflection of a family’s personality and style. From the very beginning, our highest priority has been quality. We are committed to producing durable, dependable locksets that homeowners can enjoy for many years while adding beauty and character to their homes. For me, however, Happy Locks is about more than colorful hardware. Throughout my life, I have believed in encouraging people to focus on the positive and to find joy in the little things. That philosophy inspired the name Happy Locks. Our hope is that every colorful handle reminds someone to smile, express themselves, and enjoy their home just a little more. As a father, I often think about how much my own children would have loved having their favorite colors on their bedroom doors while growing up. It is my sincere hope that Happy Locks brings that same sense of excitement and happiness to children and families for generations to come.

David leads product, sweating the small details most hardware brands overlook.

Andy Gu

Co-Founder · Operations & Manufacturing

Andy makes sure every lock is built to the same standard it's designed to.

Avinash Raj

Co-Founder · Brand & Customer Experience

Hello, My name is Avinash Raj, My journey to HappyLocks wasn't planned—it started with a simple desire to build something meaningful. After earning my engineering degree and MBA, I spent over seven years working across the technology and home services industries. Along the way, I discovered my passion wasn't just building products—it was building brands that people genuinely connect with. That passion led me to meet Yosef and David. They shared an idea that was refreshingly different: what if door locks could be more than just hardware? What if they could bring personality, color, and happiness into people's homes? The moment I heard the vision, I knew I wanted to be part of it. I joined HappyLocks at the ideation stage, helping shape not only the brand but the experience we wanted to create for every customer. To me, HappyLocks has never been just another door lock company. It's an opportunity to redefine an entire category. Just as Apple transformed the smartphone from a functional device into something people love and proudly own, my vision is to do the same for the lock industry—turning everyday door hardware into products that inspire, delight, and become part of the home's personality. We're only getting started. Stay tuned.

Avinash looks after the brand and the people who buy it, from first click to front door.