Digital Printing
16May

Lindenmyer Munroe Wide Format Expo Recap

In late March 2023, I exhibited at the Lindenmyer Munroe Wide Format Expo at their Wide Format Experience Center in Trenton, New Jersey. This was their second time producing this event, and they described it as "two days of innovation and inspiration, where you can discover the latest in wide format printing technology, explore new materials, and learn about cutting-edge techniques to take your printing game to the next level." The Lindenmyer team in Trenton did an incredible job organizing...

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04May

LDI Interiors Adds New Design Pool Patterns

Our partner LDI Interiors just added three new Design Pool patterns to their website: Alchemist, Lunaria, and Seismic. Head to their website and order any of these patterns printed on their EnviroLeather Prints upholstery. Each pattern is available in five different color options, but you can always have a custom color created if you don’t see the perfect color.   What is EnviroLeather Prints? EnviroLeather Prints Coated Upholstery Fabric is a soft, luxurious, leather-like, wipeable coated fabric. This material shows off...

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02May

Museum of Printing Field Trip

Thank you so much to EFI for inviting me to an afternoon at the Museum of Print in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Spending the afternoon with a fun group of print lovers and gawking over machines was such a treat. I have been to the museum a few times before (I'm lucky to live close by) and always learn something new about printing every time I visit. This time was no different. Frank Romano, President of The Friends of the Museum of...

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20Apr

Sustainable Manufacturing: 5 Terms to Know

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines sustainable manufacturing as “the creation of manufactured products through economically-sound processes that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources.” As society continues to become more aware of the impact we have on our environment and the responsibility we have to protect our planet, many businesses have begun to think about the importance of sustainability in a variety of aspects of their work. In addition to caring for the planet, sustainable...

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28Feb

How Customization is Changing How We Shop 

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 transition paved the way for customization. This business model gives the customer a voice in creating their dream product rather than settling for what is...

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28Nov

Shop Small this Season with Domanda Design

This holiday season, we hope you shop from local entrepreneurs and small businesses, whether online or in person. And when you do, don’t forget about our sister store Domanda Design which we launched in the fall of 2020. It features a variety of home and lifestyle items available with your favorite Design Pool patterns. All products are printed on-demand and shipped directly to you. We love this business model because only the things purchased get produced, so there is...

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29Sep

Design Pool for Wide-format Impressions

Did you know that Design Pool contributes a monthly article to Wide-format Impressions? It's true. Since September 2021, Design Pool has been writing regularly for their blog. All of our posts focus on printers and the opportunities available to them to grow their businesses in the interior design market. Our goal is to educate printers on important information like how to speak the same language as a designer and what trends to watch. Here are 3 articles on Wide-format Impressions...

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01Sep

Design Pool as a Resource for Digital Printers

Digital printers partner with Design Pool for a range of reasons. Usually, they are looking to expand their business into new markets and are looking for a resource to help them grow quickly. We are set up to help printers grow their businesses in two ways. First, we funnel requests from interior designers through our website directly to printers. Second, printers use our Design Pool as a resource and tool to access hundreds of designs and grow their business....

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30Aug

How We Vet Our Printing Partners

Design Pool partners with digital printers to make on-demand, low-waste manufacturing accessible to the commercial interior design community. Our printers have the capacity to print on a wide range of different substrates and offer a range of options. Currently, we work with eight digital printers, and that number keeps growing. Our number one priority is for customers to have a good experience and we want to be sure printers deliver high-quality goods with exceptional customer service. For this reason,...

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09Aug

Spot Color or Process Color

For designers, our work speaks through color. On its own, the language of color can sometimes be confusing. So too can the language of printing that color. When printing, printers apply color to a surface in two different ways. A printer either uses spot color or process color. Neither process is superior; they’re just different. Choosing which method to use depends on what works best for your project. In order to make the right decision, you must first understand...

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