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Despite having lived in New England for most of my adult life, it took listening to a podcast from an English journalist to learn about a unique group of designers living on the North Shore of Massachusetts. If you’re a textile maker, enthusiast, or someone who loves a well-researched story, you may already be familiar […]
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In recent years we’ve seen a huge shift in the way we shop. More and more, much of it is being done. From large corporations to small businesses, almost every store has an online shopping component. It’s never been easier to find exactly what you are looking for and get it when you want it. This […]
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Maximalism is coming back, and one place getting a makeover first is the walls. Saturated colors, bold patterns, and layered textures are slowly taking over sleek, gray minimalism. In residential interiors, adding or changing wallpaper can boost a room and make it feel refreshed. It’s also an easy place to showcase your personality. In commercial […]
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This February, Kristen will be speaking at SPIRE. Hosted by Printing United Alliance, they describe this invitation and member-only event as “a unique network of CEOs and top executives from industry leaders in retail, point-of-purchase, OEM, transit, outdoor and similar graphic solutions. The SPIRE group convenes annually to learn about emerging trends and industry conditions, […]
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The month of February is filled with red. February highlights holidays like Valentine’s (and Galentine’s) Day as well as American Heart Month, which focuses on the ways Americans can prioritize heart health. Red is an emotionally intense color with varied and complex meanings. It draws the eye and calls attention to itself. For interior designers, […]
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You really never know when inspiration is going to strike. For Kristen, reading a book about codes launched an entire series of work, both in her professional life and personal life. She designed the award-winning Cryptology Collection, creating patterns with coded messages. She also began working with codes in her needle punch artwork, especially during […]
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Thank you so much to the team at Ultrafabrics for inviting Kristen to talk about color as part of their Poetry of Color series. Any day I get to talk about color and trends is a good day! Especially when I get to do it someplace beautiful. Thanks so much for inviting me to be […]
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In this month’s trend letter, we’re talking all about layered, chunky textures. After years of grey, sleek minimalism, maximalism is making a comeback, and it feels cozy. People spent a lot of time at home during the pandemic, and those homes needed to offer a sense of safety and security, as well as comfort. Many […]
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Education is constantly evolving. That goes for the spaces people learn in as well as how and what they learn. The COVID pandemic had a profound impact on education. As people head back to the classroom, they see it also impacted how educational spaces function. These changes are leading to new trends for interior design […]
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This June Design Pool is heading back to Chicago for NeoCon 2023. Organizers have announced the theme of this year’s event is Together We Design. NeoCon 2023 Details: Date: June 12 – 14, 2023Time: Monday and Tuesday, 9 AM – 5 PM & Wednesday, 9 AM – 3 PMLocation: theMART in ChicagoBooth: 7th Floor, Booth #7–3050 […]
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