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Happy Handwriting Day!
Also known as cursive, longhand, script, joined-up writing, joint writing, or running writing has become a dying, if not already lost, handwriting is something that a few of us remember learning...
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SNOW DAY!
We were stranded at home, but we ventured out into the great white tundra… Some images from the previous 24 hours through out the 5 boroughs of New York City. Filed under: 2015, Blizzard, Fun,...
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Cut Out Art
Back in December we mentioned a few fun things you could do in NYC over the holidays, one of which was the Matisse cut out show at the Museum of Modern Art. Matisse called his cut outs “painting with...
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Happy International Fun at Work Day!
We take what we do seriously… but we don’t take ourselves too serious… Cupcakes in the studio to celebrate International Fun at Work Day! And we take our work spaces VERY serious… NOT! Filed under:...
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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...
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Homemade Soup Day!!
Creativity is not limited to just the visual arts. The designers here at Design Works have been known to dabble in everything from writing to cooking and more. Here is a wonderful Butternut Squash...
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Happy Doodle Day!
Earlier in the week, we kicked of Design Works International Doodle Month because of today! DOODLE |ˈdo͞odl| verb [ no obj. ]; scribble absentmindedly: he was only doodling in the margin. noun; a rough...
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Keith Haring
We lost a wonderful artist 25 years ago today. His style and approach to art has inspired artists and designers in all different genres. Here we see how he used his style to create allover prints for...
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Fusion Fashion 2015 – Patterns & Substrates
I was honored to be asked by one of my fashion students from Parsons to attend the yearly Fusion Fashion Show. Each year this show is organized to spotlight top up and coming fashion designers from the...
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Snow. Do. Not. Enter.
Photo by @nancy_fire I know the two words that we all want to say today “Happy Spring” might have to be on hold for at least tomorrow due to a pending snow storm on the east coast today! Guess we have...
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Design Works Intl Mobile
Search “Design Works International Mobile” in either the iTunes or Google App Stores. Or use a QR code app to scan the codes below. Check out our website to see all the features.Filed under: Apple,...
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Traditional Methods
Yesterday and today are two fun & “important” days as it relates to what we do. Yesterday was National Pencil Day and today is Crayola Crayon Day! The pencil and crayon are two beloved traditional...
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NYC as a Backdrop for Beauty
When you live and work in this city, you often forget how beautiful it is. I love being able to stumble upon moments like this one. The beautiful NY Public Library as a backdrop for art. It made me...
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Around the Studio 1
This month we’re focusing on the various goings-on around our studio in New York City… This week we looked at the what inspires our media choices. Follow us on Instagram to see more in the upcoming...
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Creative Week!! Surex 2015
Stop by Design Works International booth 622 and ICFF booth 3033 today! Purchase tickets to the May 27th IFDA Take A Seat auction to bid on these creative seats designed by 26 talented designers…Lane...
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First2Print and the Social Imprint Project.
We are proud to share an update from our sister company, First2print, about and exciting project that they participated in with Christian Siriano. Originally posted here. The Social Imprint project...
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nancyfire.com
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...
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Come Visit us at Printsource
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...
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Our Story on YouTube
Spend a few minutes learning a bit more about us from the founders, Nancy Fire and Neil Breslau. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel as there will be lots of new things coming. Filed under:...
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Looking for the latest trends?
`Nancy is live in Germany at Heimtex RIGHT NOW! Soon she will be in Las Vegas and she’ll be posting from everywhere! For the latest trends in textiles, wallpaper, bedding, and art for the Home Industry...
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