His new spot is a sea of white walls and columns punctuated by splashes of color: a sage gown with beads and feathers from his 2013 resort collection and a chaise longue he found on the street and re-covered in lapis-print fabric of his own design.

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Print design work is where we've noticed a major drop in new business.

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The manner in which sails are designed to capture wind meanwhile ensures that any design, painting or print is constantly moving and changing shape when on the water, altering the appearance of the artwork in the process.

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There are print publications that celebrate wedding design from bridal gowns to wedding favors, signature cocktails to bowties and everything in between.

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On a recent weekday morning, as roosters crowed outside, Ms. Foppiani worked in a small room, closely examining a mug with a wide, flat handle that has an old, block print design.

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