10 Trends for 2012: Trend #1 Microscopic Prints

What’s under your microscope?

As a designer, I love how design brings interest and excitement into our everyday lives. I  strongly believe pattern affects our senses and that color and print have an influence on how we feel. Many of us pick prints automatically and subconsciously partly due to our heritage. I also believe each and every one of us have our own unique “ DNA design sense.”( well…that’s what I call it) This is where our creativity speaks out and attracts us to specific patterns. After that ” what is the inspiration behind a prints technique?”

Well, it all depends on the designers vision and what story they want to convey to us.  Designers are inspired by various things like nature and fashion but really it can be anything that moves their inner soul which drives their creativity.  But that is only one piece of the puzzle. The second step comes from innovation and how the designer wants to translate his story through technology.  One print trend surfacing for 2012 is a new technique known as ‘under the microscope.“  Read On…

Ana Romero, Portugal

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How to Create the Newest Look: Pattern Blocking in Home Decor

Hi, I’m Jaima, a designer who loves anything to do with color and  prints.  I just happened to be out and about at  Chesterdales Home and Garden shop, a great store  in Naples that specializes in antiquities, resale, consignment and designer goods. I like this shop as it  inspires me with new design concepts.  While walking around the shop I had an AHA moment, realizing the next trend in design was PATTERN BLOCKING. Read on…

home decor, design with wallpaper, decorating patchwork style

Chesterdales Home & Garden

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