Design schools, students, and artists get first access to samples donated by the country's top design firms.
Design firms notify us they have a box of materials to donate and send a picture
We send out an email to anyone interested in accepting the samples
If you are interested in a particular box, you claim it!
Contact the design firm to schedule a time to pick up your materials
That's it. Real samples from real firms, and a project that looks like it.
After you opt-in using this form, you'll automatically receive an email alert when there is a box available in your area.
Materials are first come, first serve.
If you have questions, please email saveasample@specsimple.com
This is an opt-in form to participate in Save A Sample!, a green initiative that redirects great design materials from landfill to students.
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That's it. Real samples from real firms, and a project that looks like it.
Tag us when you use your samples. We regularly feature student work on Instagram, and it's a direct line to the firms who donated them.
Save a Sample! collects unneeded samples from design firms and donates them to local schools, art programs and artisans giving students and artists beautiful materials to work with.
If you are receiving donations on behalf of a school or artisan program - this survey MUST be completed by the person in charge of your program.
Design firms notify us they have a box of materials to donate and send a picture
We send out an email to anyone interested in accepting the samples
If you are interested in a particular box, you claim it!
Contact the design firm to schedule a time to pick up your materials
That's it. Real samples from real firms, and a project that looks like it.
After you opt-in using this form, you'll automatically receive an email alert when there is a box available in your area.
Materials are first come, first serve.
If you have questions, please email: saveasample@specsimple.com
This is an opt-in form to participate in Save A Sample!, a green initiative that redirects great design materials from landfill to artists.
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