NY Designs would be a great resource for a lot of people — if only they knew about it. A one-stop-shopping destination for designers, NY Designs offers affordable studio space, workshop facilities, and classes to help designers to improve both their design and business skills. Funding for the project comes mostly from the state and federal government, and there is a “special initiative to educate and encourage designers to develop new innovative products using renewable energy technologies.” Located in Long Island City, Queens, NY Designs might just make New York City a better designed place. Read more about it in Interior Design magazine. Oh, and you’re welcome.

–Dan Steckenberg