The 4th of July is coming up and it is the perfect day to showcase your ~cutest~ star and stripes threads! Stars ☆★☆ are a poppin‘ trend this summer and you can easily be festive this year. 🇺🇸 Need some inspo for what to wear? We got you covered!
Below are our favorite festive looks! ↓↓↓
What are you wearing this year?
In the name of print & pattern,
DW
Last week we attended NY Now at the Javitz Center right here in our own NYC neighborhood to see all things print, pattern, and color. And we’ve rounded up a few of our favorites from the trends we spotted – check them out below.
Lets put it in motion! As retail spaces are getting smaller, designers have to be more and more creative about what to do with all of the store’s product. The new design trend is building up, kinetically. Stores are bringing their displays to life while maximizing space in a small square footage. Conveyor belts and moving clothing rails are automated and add an entertainment factor. Going beyond that, displays can also hold stock in the ceiling area to free up premium floor space below.
Here are a few examples of the coolest kinetic stores right now
MCM’s latest concept store in Seoul has a conveyor belt, touch screen installations, and robotic displays.
MCM
Aether store in San Fran stacked 3 shipping containers on top of each other and created a conveyor system to carry stock between all 3 floors.
Aether
Dolce & Gabanna used kinetic design in creating a ceiling that can descend to create a special VIP room within the space.
D&G
Our favorite! Check out this moving display on our Insta @designworksinternational from Descente Blanc in Tokyo. They created a unique stock display system that can be lowered depending on what the shopper is looking for. This same practice can also be found in their larger Fukuoka Store, creating a striking visual impact.
Descente Blanc // Tokyo
Descente Blanc // Fukuoka
Hope you got your daily dose of trend inspiration!
In the name of print & pattern,
DW
**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:
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.
Design Works International Texas Support Print
Design Works International Florida Support Print
Surtex NYC Trend Updates From Color, Chaos and Creativity….Part Two Colorful Contrasts highlight this season by adding fresh and fun color to an assortment of products from paper goods, table…
For more wonderful imagery: Surtex NYC Trend Update Part Two – Color, Chaos & Creativity
Stop by and see this wonderful work of art created by our friends Tommy Taylor & Will Lawless at Senga Workshop.
Sharing some seasonal favorite finds with Harvest hot color highlights! Truly some global greats from 2016….
For more great images: Harvest Hot Colors
Design Works Intl 