Have you heard the buzz about digital wall art? Wondering what it is exactly? And how you can capitalize on the emerging demand? Digitally printed wall art is rapidly growing in the décor market. Often called either wall art or wallcoverings, large format digital printing is the hottest way to produce unique wallcovering designs. It’s faster, more cost effective and, well, trendier than anything that’s been available before.  [more]

Today, April 22, is Earth Day. But every day is Earth Day to the Earth Day Network’s A Billion Acts of Green initiative, as it works to garner commitments by individuals, organizations, businesses and governments to protect the planet. A Billion Acts of Green is now the largest environmental service campaign in the world, inspiring initiatives that reduce carbon emissions and support sustainability. The concept: Individual actions add up to something really, really big. Mohawk’s a believer. [more]

When asked to compare the print buyer of today and one from, say, 20 years ago, Margie Dana, Print Buyers International, doesn’t hold back. “They’re totally different—it’s night and day! Aside from the savvy, senior buying pros, most print buyers have no experience in print manufacturing. The title of print buyer is going away, slowly but surely.” So who is buying print now, and what are they looking for? [more]