NeoCon 2011

Best of NeoCon® 2011 Competition Winners Announced

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:26:00 -0400

Seventy-two awards were distributed in The Best of NeoCon® 2011 competition of contract furnishing products during NeoCon® at The Merchandise Mart. Six Innovation Awards and a Best of Competition Award were included among the honors. Read More

LIVE@NEOCON 2011

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:58:00 -0400

by Metropolis

“…Take a look at our photos from this year’s NeoCon World Trade Fair, held at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. Over 250 images of some of the best showrooms, workplace furniture, textiles and more…” Read More

NeoCon® 2011: VOX Monogram Tables by Nienkamper

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:51:00 -0400

by Contract

Organic petal shapes and a sleek, modern aesthetic define the new VOX® Monogram Tables™. Purposefully designed to be used in collaboration with computer-compatible tables and towers, VOX can be arranged or clustered in a variety of… Read More

NeoCon 2011: The Outtakes What we left out— Who doesn’t...

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:57:00 -0400

NeoCon 2011: The Outtakes

What we left out— Who doesn’t love bloopers?? Check out this blooper reel from video interviews with exhibitors at the show.

The Big Show, pt 2

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:00:00 -0400

by Philip Berger, visualculturist

Although NEOCon is ostensibly about contract furnishings, Merchandise Mart Properties has over the years tried to glam it up and attract more of a residential component. This year, attendees were offered a keynote address from Margaret Russell, who recently became editor-in-chief of Architectural Digest after two decades at Elle Decor. Turnout was huge; pre-registration demand was such that the event had to be relocated from a Mart meeting space to a ballroom at the adjacent hotel.

Leader of Product Wars and NeoCon 2011: Involve by Allsteel

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:32:00 -0400

by Sonja Hall, 3rings

“You can have a bunch of chairs in a row and have a meeting or just take a nap in your cubicle!” raved Designer Pages videographer, Adam Richman, about the latest Involve Case Goods System by Allsteel. While filming a variety of innovative products, Richman’s opinion of contract furniture was formed in a few seconds from behind the lens. Additionally, Product Wars agreed without words - showing off Involve’s 91% string of battle wins on the website this week. Read more.

John Golden, President of Stylex, introduces the new and...

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:45:09 -0400

John Golden, President of Stylex, introduces the new and improved Sava Chair at NeoCon 2011.

Valerie Schmeider, Principal at Viable Design, introduces new...

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:32:55 -0400

Valerie Schmeider, Principal at Viable Design, introduces new products designed for Sparkeology being launched at NeoCon 2011.

"@RandeeEllen: #Chicago its been a blast. Had a great time at #NeoCon11! Back to Michigan today!"

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:31:03 -0400

““@RandeeEllen: #Chicago its been a blast. Had a great time at #NeoCon11! Back to Michigan today!””

- http://twitter.com/#!/RandeeEllen

Jennifer Davis, VP of Marketing for Planar Systems, introduces...

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:16:04 -0400

Jennifer Davis, VP of Marketing for Planar Systems, introduces the new Clarity Matrix media panels that were used throughout the Merchandise Mart during NeoCon 2011 to showcase digital content.

Jennifer Busch, VP of A&D Market Development for...

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:10:03 -0400

Jennifer Busch, VP of A&D Market Development for InterfaceFLOR, talks about InterfaceFLOR’s philosophies on Making Your Mark with their series’ of modular carpet tiles.

"@Brookie1424: Just left 6th floor it was amazing! So inspired right now #neocon11"

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:13:36 -0400

““@Brookie1424: Just left 6th floor it was amazing! So inspired right now #neocon11””

- http://twitter.com/#!/Brookie1424

The Mohawk Group asks attendees, “In what ways could...

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:45:44 -0400

The Mohawk Group asks attendees, “In what ways could product manufacturers improve?” See what they had to say!

Laci Lower and Andrea Gauss, product managers at Allsteel,...

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:30:52 -0400

Laci Lower and Andrea Gauss, product managers at Allsteel, introduce the new Gather and Involve collections at NeoCon11.

@hannahmaedesign: ”Circles are big this year, fabric,...

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:33:35 -0400

@hannahmaedesign: ”Circles are big this year, fabric, furniture, & this room divider wall art. #NeoCon11 http://t.co/3Mfu1KH”

"@Brookie1424: “Some how I missed the clear fabric? looking chairs from HBF bummer!..."

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:32:31 -0400

“@Brookie1424: “Some how I missed the clear fabric? looking chairs from HBF bummer! can’t figure them out from looking at #neocon11 show daily pg 65””

Mike Buhmann, Product Director at Humanscale, and Todd Bracher,...

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:29:04 -0400

Mike Buhmann, Product Director at Humanscale, and Todd Bracher, product designer, introduce the new Trea Chair being launched at NeoCon11.

NeoCon 2011: Keilhauer

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:55:00 -0400

by Otto

Keilhauer showcased Moss by Andrew Jones, modular seating that utilizes every part of the system as a spot to sit. Read more.

At NeoCon 2011: Sit Wood by Andreu World America

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:21:00 -0400

by Alicita Rodriguez, 3rings

Due to the popularity of designer Lievore Altherr Molina’s Sit Chair, manufacturer Andreu World America is extending the line with new oak and beech versions. Sit Wood, available in neutral, light, and dark wood shades, “provides the warmth offered by natural woods.”

At NeoCon 2011: The Chateau Sconce by Doyle Crosby for Boyd Lighting

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:20:00 -0400

by Joseph Starr, 3rings

We’re taking a bit of an historical tour this week here at 3rings, at least as concerns stainless steel or brushed nickel finishes with just a touch of exotic flair. Yesterday, the Charlotte collection of faucets by Brizo re-acquainted us with Art Deco; today, Doyle Crosby’s Chateau Sconce for Boyd Lighting hearkens back to fairy tale France. Read more.