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Creating a Harmonious Blend of Nature and Coffee Culture for Bluestone Lane Café
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In our design practice, we hold a deep conviction in the capacity of design to act as a catalyst for transformation, both within the human experience and the spaces they occupy. We often find our muse in nature's textures and movements, crafting captivating and contemplative designs that encourage the observer to pause and reflect. By seamlessly blending natural elements into our designs, we strive to create spaces that not only captivate the senses but also foster a deeper connection to the environment and enhance the user experience. It is this harmonious integration of nature and design, acting as a...
Behind The Design | GORGONIAN
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Diving into the depths of the ocean, we encounter a world of natural beauty and rich textures that have inspired countless designs across various mediums. One such example is the GORGONIAN pattern from our “By The Sea” Collection. Inspired by the intricate and luxurious textures found in sea corals, GORGONIAN celebrates the captivating forms and fluidity of underwater life. Digitally-printed on textured type II commercial-grade, non-woven material and available in four stunning colorways - STEEL, OCEAN, STONE and CHARCOAL - this pattern features a sprawling abstract coral motif that evokes the sensation of being submerged in a contemporary gallery within an underwater world. Being...
Blissful Blues: Bringing Balance & Creativity Through Color
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Through our design practice, we seek to create wallcoverings that are inspired by fluid forms found both in natural and urban landscapes. We do this in order to inspire introspection, productivity and/or tranquility. Through this process, we’ve discovered that our brand has always had a special connection to the color blue as it is one of the most commonly used colors in our work. Statistically speaking, blue is the “World’s Favorite Color” and as such, we wanted take a closer look at the theory behind it and reflect on how we've used it in our projects. Blue...
Custom Project Dimensions: How to Use our Project Calculator Tool for Your Next Project
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Having completed hundreds of projects over the years, we understand that every project is unique and often requires very specific instructions and care to bring it to life. That's why we've recently introduced our new 'Project Calculator Tool' on the product pages of our website, which allows our clients to add their custom dimensions down to the hundredth of an inch of accuracy. In this blog post, we'll walk you through how to use this tool to get accurate pricing for your project. Selecting Your Product: To get started, head over to our website, jillmalek.com and select the...
Office Oasis: Helping Design More Creative & Productive Workspaces
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Numerous studies have shown that the design of a workspace can have a significant impact on productivity and psychological well-being. Whether it’s the use of color, texture or lighting, a well-designed workspace can create a sense of calm, reduce stress and stimulate creativity. According to an article from the British-American Business Council, a carefully designed workspace can have a significant impact on employee productivity and well-being. A study by the World Green Building Council found that employees who work in well-ventilated offices with access to natural light and views of nature reported a 15% higher level of well-being and were 6%...