Traveling in Italy
Last fall, I was thrilled to head to Italy to practice my Italian and share...
Design Pool’s 2025 Color of the Year
Each December, I pause to consider color and think about the upcoming year. I consider...
Healthcare Design Conference + Expo 2024
Thank you to everyone who came to our booth at the Healthcare Design Conference +...
Cross Hatch Cultivate, New in the Library
In case you missed it, a new collection, Cross Hatch Cultivate, is in the licensable...
Thrive in Design Talks Selling to Designers
When I speak to printers at events such as last year’s Printing United Expo, printers...
Wide Format Expo 2024 Recap
I was so fortunate to participate in the Lindenmeyr-Munroe Wide Format Expo again this year...
A Closer Look at Technology X Tradition
The Technology X Tradition collection is a group of seven patterns inspired by a few...
Roland DGA Recap. Thanks, Atlanta!
Thanks to everyone who came out to the open house with Roland DGA. I had...
Four Phases of an Interior Design Project
Last year, I spoke at several printing shows, such as the Printing United Expo and...
New in the library, the Pottery Collection
During the pandemic, I discovered (and instantly binged) The Great Pottery Throwdown on MAX. In...
Travel Inspired Collections
Winter is my favorite time of year to spend in the studio working out new...
Why we don’t knock off other designers.
Lately, we’ve been getting a lot of requests from visitors to our site asking if...
Learn Block Printing with Kristen at Snowfarm
I am so excited to let you know that I’m heading back to Snow Farm:...
Introducing The Zecchino Collection
This December, we added a new collection of designs sure to jazz up any room:...
Design Pool’s 2024 Color of the Year Pick
As 2023 winds down, I’ve been looking ahead toward 2024 and looking back on 2023....
Printing United Expo 2023 Recap
I just returned from an inspiring three days in Atlanta at the Printing United Expo....
Design Pool Website Updates
This summer, I have been hard at work with my web developer, making improvements to...
Key Takeaways from the Wide-format Summit
This year’s Wide-format Summit hosted by Printing United was an inspiring and informative three days....
Eight Inspiring Books About Creativity
I am endlessly fascinated by creativity and constantly look for new books about creativity. It...
Introducing the New Farmers Market Collection
Who doesn’t love a farmers market? I don’t think I know anyone! While living in...
Lindenmyer Munroe Wide Format Expo Recap
In late March 2023, I exhibited at the Lindenmyer Munroe Wide Format Expo at their...
Museum of Printing Field Trip
Thank you so much to EFI for inviting me to an afternoon at the Museum...
Poetry of Color from Ultrafabrics
Thank you so much to the team at Ultrafabrics for inviting Kristen to talk about...
Learn Needle Punch with Kristen at Snow Farm
You’re invited! Join me in May 2023 at Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program...
Design Pool’s Pick for Color of the Year 2023
Each December, we reflect on the previous year and take stock of our experiences. We...
Introducing the Cornucopia Collection
The word cornucopia comes from two Latin words: Cornu, meaning horn, and Copia, abundance. How...
Wide-format Summit Recap
One of the common themes at the 2022 Wide-format Summit, presented by Wide-format Impressions in...
Introducing The Netherlands Collection
In the spring of 2022, I went on a creative trip to the Netherlands with...
Moveable Type, a New Design Pool Collection
The Museum of Printing “is dedicated to preserving the history of the graphic arts, printing...
Fashion Documentaries, Kristen’s Picks
I am a sucker for a good documentary, especially ones focusing on creative people. Fashion...
My Snow Farm Art Residency
This spring, I had the opportunity to participate as an artist in residence at Snow...
International Women’s Day Spotlight
This International Women’s Day, I’m thinking of the women who inspire my work. In The...
Alphonse Mucha at NC Museum of Art
On a recent visit to North Carolina, I visited the North Carolina Museum of Art...
The Arts and Crafts of Cranbrook
I recently attended a reunion for graduates of Cranbrook Academy of Arts who studied under...
5 Things Learned at HCD Expo + Conference
Last month we exhibited at the HCD Expo + Conference in Cleveland, Ohio. This event...
Join Us at the Nashua PAL Youth Safe Haven
This past year, I have been volunteering with Building on Hope’s renovation of the Nashua...
Denyne Designs Opens Up About Process
Denyne Sanville is the founder and luxury design specialist at Denyne Designs, a full-service, residential,...
Building on Hope Construction Update
I’ve written before about how much I love working on the the Building on Hope...
Advanced Digital Textiles Answers Questions
The technology of digital textile printing is changing at an incredible pace. As technology improves,...
Traveling in Italy; Food, Art & Family History
Growing up one of three girls, time alone with my mom was not something that...
Coordinate Patterns Perfectly with these 5 Tips
If it wasn’t obvious by now, I’m a pattern lover! I love designing patterns and...
The Power of a Pillow can Change a Room
When friends ask me what they can do to give their space a refresh, one...
Design Tip: Refresh on a Budget
One of my favorite ways to freshen up a room while trying to stick to...
Design Tip: Creating a Custom Color Palette
I’ve spent my whole career immersed in the world of home furnishings, commercial interiors, and...
2020 Spring Runway Color Trends
At Design Pool, we love tracking trends, and color is one of our favorite trends...
A Creative Trip to England, Ireland & Scotland
About three years ago, I learned of a company called ACE Camps through a colleague. I describe...
Digital Textile Printing, ITNH Explains the Basics
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From high print resolutions to limitless creative possibilities, digital textile printing opens up a world...
NeoCon 2019 Trends and Analysis
Overview It was another fun June in Chicago! Neocon 2019 was my 20th, so I...
InPrint Show and Print on Demand Opportunities
If you are interested in getting involved in the print on demand business and are...
