Are you coming to Rhode Island for the Rhode to NeoCon? If you're coming to Providence for this event, I hope you'll take some extra time and spend the day in Providence. Consider it an inspiration day! Not sure where to start? Here are a few tips from a design-loving local. Art The RISD MuseumThe RISD Museum is home to a wide range of art and design-focused exhibitions. If you're a textile lover, be sure to stop into their...
Save the date, Design Pool will be exhibiting at Rhode to NeoCon. IIDA New England is hosting this unique event this May in Providence, Rhode Island. IIDA describes the event as a chance to view the latest design solutions and "get inspired by what's new while networking with industry peers in the beautiful WaterFire Arts Center." There will be hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Register by April 14th to enter into a drawing for a Night Out in...
This International Women’s Day, we thought we'd turn the spotlight on our founder, Kristen Dettoni, to help you get to know her a little better. What motivated her to launch Design Pool? What's it like running a start-up? When Kristen was in the first grade, she played Susan B. Anthony in a school play and decided she wanted to be the first woman president. However, as she got older, her interests leaned more toward the arts than public...
This February, Kristen will be speaking at SPIRE. Hosted by Printing United Alliance, they describe this invitation and member-only event as “a unique network of CEOs and top executives from industry leaders in retail, point-of-purchase, OEM, transit, outdoor and similar graphic solutions. The SPIRE group convenes annually to learn about emerging trends and industry conditions, gain insight on where to take their businesses, share experiences with similarly focused peers, and enjoy the camaraderie of colleagues and friends.” Each event features...
This June Design Pool is heading back to Chicago for NeoCon 2023. Organizers have announced the theme of this year's event is Together We Design. NeoCon 2023 Details: Date: June 12 – 14, 2023Time: Monday and Tuesday, 9 AM – 5 PM & Wednesday, 9 AM – 3 PMLocation: theMART in ChicagoBooth: 7th Floor, Booth #7–3050 (Same as last year!) For Design Pool, NeoCon is always a time to make a splash with a brand-new collection of patterns as we introduce our...
This week, Design Pool turns 4! As we look back on the past four years, we feel optimistic. We’re excited at our progress in introducing the interior design community to the possibilities of on-demand digital printing. Every entrepreneur will tell you there are many ups and downs to running your own business. I sat down with our founder Kristen to find out about her favorite moments from the past four years. Highlights from our first 4 years! Winning a HiP Award...
One of our favorite parts of the year ending is looking back on what we accomplished over these last twelve months. And, of course, doing so always helps us plan ahead for the upcoming year. Looking back, we’re amazed at how much our small team at Design Pool accomplished in 2022. Just like last year, it’s hard to pick favorites, but we wanted to share five highlights from 2022. NeoCon in Chicago With NeoCon 2021 in October and 2022 back...
Now on view in Stamford Art Association, the 42nd Faber Birrin National Color Show. Kristen has one piece on view in this exhibit, Color Study in Gray. The Stamford Art Association has been presenting this exhibit every year since 1980. On their website, they describe the inspiration for the show. "The exhibit honors Faber Birren, world-renowned color theorist and former Stamford, CT resident. He wrote extensively on color and published 40 books and over 250 articles on the...
You’re invited! Join me in May 2023 at Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program to learn the art of needle punch. I first learned needle punch on a trip to Scotland. Ever since, I continue to create unique pieces, many of which have been exhibited in galleries around the United States. This year, I am so excited to have the opportunity to teach this to you at Snow Farm. And it’s not just needle punch, we’ll also dye...
2022 is winding down, so we're planning out 2023. As we plan the editorial calendar for next year, we like to look back at our most-read blog posts to know what you're reading and sharing. It's interesting to learn that our most popular blog posts are often about color, trends, and textile terms. We'll keep those coming next year! Did you miss a popular post? Here are the 10 most-read blog posts of 2022. 1. Trend or Fad? What's the Difference? In...
