About Us

Built on Legacy and Innovation

Founded in 1961 by Mark Addison, Design Master was built on creativity and a passion for flowers. Design Master® products were developed with the florist in mind — helping them solve color problems and realize their wildest color dreams. In 2021, Design Master became a Division of Smithers-Oasis, the largest global manufacturer and marketer of floral products and a trusted partner to floriculture industry members worldwide.

As a leading brand in floral spray color, Design Master® products are sold around the world and are recognized as premium color sprays and dyes specially formulated for fresh flowers. Known for consistent, high-quality results, our products are guided by color and design trends, with a belief at the heart of the brand that Color Is King.

Versatile Color Solutions for Floral Design

Design Master provides a wide range of color sprays, dyes, and accessory products designed for the diverse needs of florists and floral designers.

Our formulas enhance or transform the color of fresh flowers and plants, whether by concealing imperfections, shifting tones, or creating an entirely new look. Beyond fresh florals, Design Master® sprays adhere beautifully to materials like silk flowers, fabric, wood, metal, and more. From bold transformations to delicate color overlays, Design Master® products offer creative freedom and professional results.

With over 100 colors and finishes — from soft and subtle to rich and vibrant — our sprays are ideal for celebrations, sympathy tributes, everyday arrangements, and unique floral designs. Known for their brilliance and fast drying times, Design Master® products help designers work efficiently while elevating every design.

About Smithers-Oasis

Since its start in 1954, when V.L. Smithers revolutionized the floral industry with the creation of water-absorbing foam for florists, Smithers-Oasis has grown into a leading global manufacturer and marketer of floral foam, floral design tools and accessories, cellular growing media, postharvest products, temperature control packaging, and specialized foams.

Smithers-Oasis has a global presence, with 9 research facilities and 33 operating units in 18 countries and 33 sales and marketing teams in 29 countries, Smithers-Oasis has customers in more than 130 countries and on every continent. All members of the Smithers-Oasis team have a shared purpose of Improving Lives Worldwide.

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