Category Archives: Surface design

Hello, Fall! | Freebie October 2017 Wallpaper Download

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Happy October!

In honor of the beginning of Fall we are excited to kick off October with a few wallpaper downloads for your tech using elements from some of our favorite in-house prints!

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Download one, download all.

Desktop Wallpaper

iPad Wallpaper

iPhone Wallpaper

 

In the name of print & pattern,

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Design Works International is a lifestyle studio located in the heart of Manhattan that’s been helping to define and capitalize on trends for over 30 years. Originally (and still) a print studio, the in-house artists at Design Works International are busy every day exploring, inspiring, and creating to bring you original prints that are on-trend and sure to sell!

TRENDING In Paris..Global Greats In Fashion and in Home Decor

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We have been talking about global influences in fashion and in home decor for the past decade but this season global is more than an influence, it’s a lifestyle that is melding the borders of…

Source: TRENDING In Paris..Global Greats In Fashion and in Home Decor

As Seen In… Home & Textiles Today

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An interesting article in Home & Textiles Today. Click here to read the full article.

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HTTCoverFor more information, visit designworksintl.com or first2print.com.

What those who are in the know are saying…

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“On the Surface; COLOR HER FAR-SIGHTED: Nancy Fire Foresees Coming Trends | Surtex”

So what if the human eye can detect some 10 million different colors? The ones that interest the design industry are the colors trending this year and beyond.

And who knows what they are? Meet design pro Nancy Fire. Co-founder of New York-based Design Works International/First2Print (designworksintl.com), and design director for HGTV Home, the go-to interior design source for millions of American, Nancy has logged 30+ years consulting, designing, and launching successful product lines. Also a SURTEX Advisory Council member and judge for designext 2016, the world-wide student design competition, it’s no wonder she’s been called a juggernaut of the interior design industry.

Gray: Still our favorite neutral.
Mixed substrates: metal with wood, wood with Lucite; old with new. Wood-grain patterns and photo-real woodgrains.
Daring, pop! colors working off each other
Color washes and watercolor florals
greens in different tonalities so they work together and look “fresh and innovative.”

See more here: COLOR HER FAR-SIGHTED: Nancy Fire Foresees Coming Trends | Surtex

Home Textile Trends for 2016 | Decorating and Design Blog | HGTV

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“ I am honored to be part of the HGTV IHEARTBLOG team.  I am sharing my  trend updates from my travels throughout the year posting on a monthly basis regarding color, pattern and product development trends. It is exciting to share this info as I love learning and exploring through art, culture and style. ” – NANCY FIRE

Be sure to follow the i heart HGTV blog for monthly updates and Nancy’s blog for more frequent updates.

Spice up your walls, pillows, bedding and more with these to-die-for textile trends you’ll definitely want to try.

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Source: Home Textile Trends for 2016 | Decorating and Design Blog | HGTV

Throwback Thursday – Stan Hywet Museum

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Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens a 70 acre country estate, with gardens, located at 714 North Portage Path in Akron, Ohio. It is currently the 6th largest home in the U.S., and the largest in Ohio on the list of largest houses in the United States.

When there was need to restore tapestry in this amazing home, the organization came to us. Design Works International recreated the textile print and First2Print printed the fabric. The project was quite challenging as the design was being printed on a tinted fabric and there was a texture that needed to be recreated to simulate the original fabric. Our artists were up to the tasks and the finished product came out beautiful.

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For more information on the Stan Hywet Museum visit their website.

Whether your home is as large as this or not, we can help you with your projects. For more information, visit designworksintl.com or first2print.com.

Throwback Thursday – Jeremy Scott

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We didn’t make him famous, but we helped!JScott-TBT-Jukebox.001

for more information about how we can help your vision come to life, visit designworksintl.com or first2print.com for more information.

Come Visit us at Printsource

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We have lots of new designs in our collection and we are proud to announce our New Home Collection! 

We are excited to announce our newest HOME Collection for bedding, wallpaper, upholstery and fabric for Design Works International! It’s our newest design collaboration showcasing traditional, global, floral and geometric offerings. Beautiful techniques with a focus on watercolor, ikat, shibori and block prints in updated and fresh color combinations.

 Call us at 212-594-0777 to set up an appointment to view all of our collections. See you at the show!

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