Design Works is collecting locally for Texas and Florida!

Listen up!

**Update: Since the article was written, Hurricane Irma has hit Florida and devastated many families. We are expanding our diaper drive efforts to include Florida as well. Please continue to send (or let us know to pick up) diapers, wipes, adult diapers, baby supplies to, 494 8th ave, Floor 12. All of your help is much appreciated!

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We know how horrible this situation is in Houston and we want to help. No-one comes together better than New Yorkers, so lets prove it. We have been brainstorming in the studio today, and have decided we are setting up a baby diaper & wipes collection to send to The Texas Diaper Bank. They are directly helping families everyday and we want to support them in their efforts and we need YOUR help!

We want to make it EASY:

  1. Drop off diapers/wipes/non-perishable baby supplies to our studio conveniently located on 35th & 8th Ave // 494 8th Ave, Floor 12
  2. Email lisa@designworksintl.com and let us know where WE can pick up your donations (anywhere M-F, South of 125th street)
  3. You can also send a box of diapers through Amazon to our Studio (https://goo.gl/Mx5gdk)
  4. We are sending the box on Monday, September 25th, so get your donations in before then! 

In memory and recognition of people who have been affected by the storm, we have created this print- We hope you enjoy.

Looking for other ways to help? The American Red Cross is accepting donations on its website. You can also text HARVEY to 90999 to donate $10. Donations to the Salvation Army can be made online, by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769) or texting STORM to 51555.

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Design Works International Texas Support Print

 

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Design Works International Florida Support Print

Digital.Fabric.Print |   New York Textile Month (NYTM) Brings…

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Our New Home

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This beautiful blank slate at 494 8th Avenue will soon be our new home. While our address is changing, our phone numbers and emails will remain the same so we can stay connected to you. The office will be closed Thursday and Friday, July 28th and 29th, so we can be up and running at 494 on Monday, August 1st. We thank you all for your patience while we settle in – we can’t wait to welcome you to 494!

Click map below to  get directions.

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New Art from the Next Generation

At Design Works International, we believe that ultimately it all begins with the artist and their talents. Computers are simply the next generation of tools which extend the brush and paint or pencil and paper.

With the focus of our society on technology and social media, it’s nice to see the younger generation still involving themselves in the creation of art using traditional media. NYC is home to some amazing places to see and experience art and here are some great stories about a few up-and-comers who inspire us.

We hope that more kids will show us their wonderful creations and maybe they will be the next generation of designers here at Design Works International.

Click images to read the original stories.

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Eighteen years old and exhibiting at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. You go girl!

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Some lucky New York City public school students are getting the chance to see their works of art among the lights of Times Square. 23 student artworks are going up on two giant digital billboards between 43rd and 44th streets. A three-minute video will play hourly. It runs through Oct. 23.

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7 years old and a member of the Brooklyn Collective!

 

Truly International

Design Works International is truly an international design studio with extremely talented artists contributing work from literally all over the world. We believe this mix of culture, talent and creativity is one of the reasons that make us the go-to Lifestyle Studio.

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Design Works International… Our History

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I am pleased to announce the launch of my brand new personal website; nancyfire.com.

It has allowed me to brand my curiosity into higher levels of consulting, creating, & curating for the retail environment.

The goal for this website is to compile who I am and what I do & I hope you enjoy the site!

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February is Doodle Month at Design Works International!!

As Friday February 6th is National Doodle Day (and we are all artists), we are going to extend the fun all month! We want to see your doodles! Any doodle, any media, just add our hashtag #DWdoodleMonth and come March 1st, you could be a winner!
National Doodle Day is about having fun while raising funds to help people whose lives are affected by epilepsy. Since the very first National Doodle Day in 2004, over $375,00 has been raised!
For more information on organising your own event please visit the Doodle Day official website: http://doodle-day.epilepsy.org.uk
To see some wonderful doodles… Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaldoodleday/photos_stream
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