DIY: Wall Decals Give the Hand Painted Look at the Right Price
Posted by Kaitlin in Interior Design, Kids Wall Decals, Wall Decals on March 2nd, 2010
Why pay high prices for hand painted work, when you can get the same effect for a fraction of the cost? Who says you can’t spark some creativity and “Do It Yourself”?
At Surface Graphics we offer a great deal of exceptionally detailed and unique wall decals. Whether you are looking to provide warmth to a child’s room or adding a modern twist to your office space, we have a range of wall decals to match any taste. Our ultra thin vinyl gives our decals the painted on look that is trendy, affordable, and can be instantly removable.
The application is as easy as 1, 2, 3! First you must lay your wall decal down on a hard flat surface. Using the provided squeege, scrap across the decal to ensure that the decal is firmly pressed against the transfer sheet.
Second, carefully peel back the clear transfer sheet with the decal adhered to it, and the sticky side facing outward.
Third, place the decal in the desired place and position. Smooth over using the squeege, ensuring the removal of any air bubbles. Slowly peel away the transfer sheet parallel to the surface, leaving the decal on the desired surface.
Et voila…
Makeover any surface in your house, office, apartment, dorm etc. using Surface Graphics wall decals. Visit our Facebook and Twitter pages to take advantage of this week’s special promotion. And don’t forget to go to the Surface Graphics website to see all the wall decals we offer!
Wall Decals Welcome an Industrial Edge
Posted by Kaitlin in Designers We Love, Wall Decals on February 17th, 2010
Ian Altares is a young energetic designer with a passion for making people smile through his designs. He studied industrial design at Philadelphia University and utilizes industrial products as an inspiration for his work.
Ian has created designs for us bringing a new vision and inventive outlook on interior design. He has designed the No Light wall decal, a sophisticated design that adds simplicity and timelessness to any space; and the Pulley System, representing Ian’s interest in how everyday objects work; which are part of our new line of decals, STUDIO.
Ian joined us at this years New York International Gift Fair on Sunday, January 31 for the launch of the new line of decals. We are pleased to have his retrospect for design as part of our mission to provide our customers with a unique way to give any surface a distinctive style.
To learn more about Ian and to see more of his work and designs, visit his website by clicking here!
Surface Graphics and Artist Matthew Langille Team Up to Launch New Wall Decal Line
Posted by Kaitlin in Wall Decals on February 11th, 2010
Surface Graphics has partnered with artist, Matthew Langille, to connect his entertaining artistic attitude with our unique vision for interior design. The by-product of this partnership has allowed us to launch our newest line of decals, STUDIO. The line was presented at this years New York International Gift Show, on February 2, with an artist appearance by Matthew.
Matthew’s designs in the new line include: Sleepy Cloud, a silhouette graphic inspired by his signature cloud illustrations; Stressed Bee, a cheerful set of black and yellow bees; and Clumsy, a sharpie drawn lively caricature.
Surface Graphics sent a press release to the media on February 2, 2010, highlighting the partnership with Mr. Langille and the introduction of STUDIO. For more information about Matthew Langille and why Surface Graphics loves his work so much, take a minute and look through the release.
To see more designs by Matthew check out his website.
Ready to meet the masses at the NYIGF!
We spent all day yesterday building our booth and decorating the press center at the NY International Gift Fair. We’ll be there bright and early tomorrow for the start of the show. Find Surface Graphics in the STUDIO section on the 3rd floor of the main building. We’re in booth #4146.
Visit us on Sunday to meet Ian Altares, a designer that we are working with who’s designs will be featured in the new STUDIO line (this new line isn’t live yet on the website, it wil be launched on Tuesday). Stop by on Tuesday to meet another artist that we’ve collaborated with who’s artwork can be found on Swatch watches, Marc by Marc Jacobs clothing and accessories, Adidas…. and now for the first time WALL DECALS! Join us for the press event and signing from 1-4pm. Check back soon for detail on this new line and artists.
The end of the day, when the lights were low and just a few people were left in the huge Javits Center, we could be found us in the press center decorating the walls there. Thank you to the PR group for inviting us to display our wares.
Check out the Polka Dot Garden scene below, designed and applied by Rhoan.
Here’s Julien, applying the Mid Century Star Wall Decal
Hope we will see you at the show!
Surface Graphics is Popping Out in Prague
Our unique and edgy wall decals are catching the attention of consumers across the world, and are traveling abroad more and more each day it seems. This time we have landed in the Czech Republic, in a very modern and retro boutique, Escape Be Popout.
They provide an unmatched display of wall decals mixed with furniture, wall hangings, and chic home decor that creates fascinating eye illusions. The designers have used the stylish and trendy wall decals from Surface Graphics to expand on their vision of escaping from the ordinary world which they have created in the store. We are pleased to be an addition to what Escape Be Popout has to offer.
Surface Graphics on Display at the NYIGF
The New York International Gift Fair is an event that we, at Surface Graphics, are very enthusiastic about. Last summer we met some great retailers that have turned into some of our favorite customers. We will be attending the NYIGF for a second time beginning Sunday, January 31. Show attendees will be the first to see the new line of wall decals, STUDIO, featuring designs from hand-picked artists that are both acclaimed and up and coming. Details will be publicly available after the show, but attendees get first peek at our exciting collaborations!
In addition, we are introducing a number of new wall decal designs in our current categories that are sure to inspire! We’ve also been invited to decorate the Gift Fair’s press center. We can’t wait to show off the new designs to media. Hope you can stop in and see the set up.
The Surface Graphics booth will again be located in STUDIO™, the juried division of the gift fair, which will showcase a variety of trend-driven, innovative and inspired lifestyle merchandise across all categories. If you are going to be there please plan to meet us at booth #4146.
Surface Wall Decals Now At Hot Shop, Maison24
From virtual to reality, Surface Graphics’ Wall Decals make a real-life retail foray at one of Southampton’s favorite stores, Maison 24. After having devoted the last 18 months to building the e-commerce store, our wall decals are getting a smidgen closer to the third dimension after being picked up by the sibling duo of Allison Julius and Louis Marra, owners of Maison 24. The sister-brother team — late of Jonathan Adler (she as PR Director and he as VP) — left New York to set up their home furnishings shop in the picturesque hamlet of Bridgehampton last year.
Known for their whimsical sensibilities, the store is filled with an eclectic mix of acrylic Louis chairs, life size Belle du Jour posters, Fornasetti pieces, and Taschen coffee table tomes that set the backdrop for wall decal favorites from our script-centric Talking Walls and city dweller-inspired Urban Jungle lines.
One recent customer at the shop raved, “They look so real! And the details are so good – - they look like they’re painted on the wall.”
A handwritten “Je t’aime” wall decal sits in the middle of a romantic-centric section of the shop, peppered with pouty lips sculptures and prints of the iconic Love pop art sculpture…
DesignPhiladelphia 2009
We had a great event last night in partnership with Design Within Reach’s Philadelphia Studio (www.dwr.com) for DesignPhiladelphia 2009. Philly area designers created original wall decals showcasing both established and emerging design talent within the region. Five designs were chosen for display in the DWR Studio, one winning design was selected by vote and will be sold online with all proceeds benefiting Philadelphia Charter High School for Architecture + Design.
The decal will be available for sale soon!
The five finalists designs:
Cat and Mice Series by Anita Yan Wong
Mobile by Ute Kraidy
Mouse by Ute Kraidy
No Light by Ian Altares
Birds and Rainbow by Sara Petrous
Top designs were selected based on originality, ability to develop as decals and alignment with the enduring principles of modernism. The designs were installed during Design Philadelphia and studio visitors voted on their favorites. The winning design was announced last night: Cat and Mice Series by Anita Yan Wong
The event was very well attended including teachers and students from CHAD and a few universities in the area with graphic and industrial design programs. We were also excited to meet some of the designers themselves.
Many thanks to Kristen and Gerard at DWR and Heather and Courtney at CHAD for being involved and making this event a great success!
Color Picker by Jinsu Park
Posted by Brian in Designers We Love, Objects on August 31st, 2009
Korean designer Jinsu Park brings the power of Photoshop to your finger tips! The Color Picker Pen acts as the eyedropper tool for real life by enabling colors in the environment to be scanned and instantly used for drawing.
The pen has a sensor that detects the color and matches it to the color display. Inside, the RGB cartridge mixes the inks together to create the color that has been scanned. Read the rest of this entry »
Sky Planter by Boskke
Posted by Brian in Designers We Love, Interior Design, Objects on August 19th, 2009
Pottery designer Patrick Morris transforms the way people enjoy their plants in their living environments with the upside-down Sky Planter. Morris isn’t satisfied with having plants relegated to the remote corners of a room so he’s elevated them into upside-down interior features.
