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-ize on Textile Republic!

I am so pleased to announce my debut print, Gyro, for Textile Republic! TR is a Cleveland-based manufacturer that teams up with international artists to create lifestyle design products with flair! The growing trend of crowd-sourcing, coupled with the ability to customize & personalize product makes Textile Republic a win-win-win scenario for TR, artists, and customers! [...]

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surtex here i come….

It has been a long time coming…but I am finally exhibiting at SURTEX 2012…the art licensing super show! I am looking forward to presenting my fashion-forward style to manufacturers and forming some fabulous partnerships! PLUS, I get to meet so many of the talented artists I have had the pleasure of meeting via social media [...]

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Product Giveaway for Facebook Fans! Deadline to enter 9/17!

ENTER TO WIN A SET OF TWO(2) DECORATIVE PILLOWS IN CLASSIC RED & BLACK! -ize on design is a new product, surface and graphic design company specializing in statement graphic lifestyle accessories! We are hosting a sweepstakes to our Facebook fans to gain support for our designs. This week, we will have a random drawing [...]

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Our modern house in NE Ohio is FOR SALE…

Since my husband and I decided to downsize, we have had the “really fun” task of getting our house ready for show!  When I started boxing up the unessentials, I was amazed at how many unessentials we surround ourselves with! So now that my “soon to be someone else’s” house is just about ready for [...]

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ReBirth…ReInvention…ReVized…

Oh, the joy of discovery. It can be terrifying and gratifying all at the same time. I once asked the question if fear and passion can occupy the same place? The answer is a resounding yes…but that’s ok. Because on the other side of fear is usually something better than we can possibly imagine…

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Something new! “Regular expressions” for textiles…

I ran across this term “regular expressions” this morning…Since I am more of a creative and not a computer geek, the expression “regular expression” is new to me. But it has to do with search terms and pattern in software syntax. I really like the term…and I know that somewhere in there is a connection [...]

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B A C K S T O R Y: The -ize Blog

-ize on Textile Republic!

I am so pleased to announce my debut print, Gyro, for Textile Republic! TR is a Cleveland-based manufacturer that teams up with international artists to create lifestyle design products with flair! The growing trend of crowd-sourcing, coupled with the ability to customize & personalize product makes Textile Republic a win-win-win scenario for TR, artists, and customers! Check it out!

Mar 06, 2012 | Categories: B A C K S T O R Y: The -ize Blog, NEWS!, Surface and Pattern Design | Leave A Comment »

surtex here i come….

It has been a long time coming…but I am finally exhibiting at SURTEX 2012…the art licensing super show! I am looking forward to presenting my fashion-forward style to manufacturers and forming some fabulous partnerships! PLUS, I get to meet so many of the talented artists I have had the pleasure of meeting via social media over the last year!

Currently I am producing some great new work for my portfolio so stay tuned!

Feb 22, 2012 | Categories: B A C K S T O R Y: The -ize Blog, NEWS!, Surface and Pattern Design | Leave A Comment »

Product Giveaway for Facebook Fans! Deadline to enter 9/17!

ENTER TO WIN A SET OF TWO(2) DECORATIVE PILLOWS IN CLASSIC RED & BLACK!

-ize on design is a new product, surface and graphic design company specializing in statement graphic lifestyle accessories!

We are hosting a sweepstakes to our Facebook fans to gain support for our designs. This week, we will have a random drawing for a set of two (2) contemporary color-block accent pillows in classic red & black.

The pillows were designed under our eff.ess brand and quality constructed of machine-washable micro-fiber with our signature grommet detail.

All you need to do to be eligible is “like” our Facebook fan page. For a couple of minutes of time and no expense you can have  access to new product developments and become eligible to receive this gift with $150 retail value, absolutely free!

Deadline to enter is Saturday, September 17, 2011, 12AM EST!  Just click on the Facebook icon on the right to enter or follow the link HERE!

If you are already a Facebook Fan, you are already eligible and thank you for your support!

Stay tuned for more chances to win!

 

Sep 07, 2011 | Categories: B A C K S T O R Y: The -ize Blog, NEWS!, Product Design, Product Design and Environments | Leave A Comment »