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A world of blue surrounds us. Above our heads, we see the pale blue sky. If you are lucky enough to live near a coast, you can look out and see the deep blue ocean that makes up most of our world. This tranquil color is the most common favorite color across the globe, with […]
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One of the most popular collections in the Design Pool licensable library is The Cryptology Collection. This collection debuted at NeoCon 2021. There it won a HiP Award from Interior Design Magazine and was named a #MetropolisLikes from Metropolis. It was inspired by Elizebeth Smith Friedman and the many women codebreakers from WWI and WWII. […]
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In a world transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic, employee health and workplace wellness are getting more attention than ever. According to a 2021 study by McKinsey & Company, one in three workers said returning to in-office work negatively impacted their mental health. With such a high number of employees preferring to work from home, companies […]
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Well-designed spaces in healthcare environments have been known to have a positive impact on patient outcomes. Similarly, educational spaces with well-designed spaces promote positive outcomes for students. At this particular moment in time, many educational spaces are rethinking their environments. As we’ve seen in most public spaces such as hotels and restaurants, COVID forced […]
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Last spring Kristen and Kristin took a field trip down to Trenton, New Jersey, to meet with the team at Lindenmyer Munroe and see their printers in action. Why? Because, as Kristen puts it, “I like machines!” When she exhibited at their Wide-format Expo in the spring, she knew she wanted to return and see […]
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The Ikat Collection, designed entirely by Kristen Dettoni, is new in the Design Pool licensable library. This new collection is inspired by the resist dye technique known as ikat and the beautiful textiles it produces. But first, what is ikat? To describe ikat in the simplest of terms, it’s a resist dye technique. However, unlike […]
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White offers a sense of reflection and renewal in both life and design. Learn how to capture the sense of optimism and positivity this color can offer in your commercial design choices. “White. A blank page or canvas. His favorite. So many possibilities…” Stephen Sondheim, Sunday in the Park with George Color Meaning The color […]
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This year’s Wide-format Summit hosted by Printing United was an inspiring and informative three days. The team who puts it together is fantastic! I’m so grateful to have been invited back to speak for the second year in a row. As a designer who connects printers with the interior design market, I always have my […]
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I am endlessly fascinated by creativity and constantly look for new books about creativity. It doesn’t even have to be a creative field I can relate to. I just love learning about other people’s experiences and how they channel their creativity in exciting ways. I’m particularly interested in learning how people got from point A […]
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Our culture is obsessed with being busy. Instead of hobbies, people have side hustles. Yet, one of the secrets to super creative (and productive!) people is slowing down and making space in your brain for new ideas to form. You’re not going to have a flash of inspiration if you’re constantly in the weeds of […]
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