the world’s leading platform and most important event of the year for the commercial design industry celebrates its 52nd edition with the latest ideas, products, and experiences to inspire, connect and engage.
with nearly 1 million square feet of exhibition space, neocon showcases game-changing new products and services from leading companies and emerging talent—providing unparalleled access to the latest and most innovative solutions in commercial design.
keynote speakers: amanda williams, artist and architect, aw studio / frans johansson, author and ceo of the medici group / jeanne gang, architect and founding principal of studio gang / markus dochantschi, architect and founder and principal of studiomda
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join luminaire for an exhibition of fantoni‘s newest collection — atelier. designed in collaboration with gensler, the adaptive furniture solution empowers creative, yet practical work environments.
originally designed for the firm’s london office, the system’s mobility and industrial character reflect the attitude of organizations that define themselves in terms of constant change.
during the opening reception, gensler’s design team will guide guests through the system’s elements and discuss the development and nuances of the adaptive system. rsvp
tuesday, june 11, 2019
6:00 – 8:30 pm
7:00 pm — gensler design team discussion
skyline design is pleased to introduce oblique & chevron, a line of architectural glass designs created by the renowned team of ronan and erwan bouroullec. the collection will debut at skyline design’s merchandise mart showroom [ suite 1040 ] during neocon, the annual design show in chicago, which takes place from 10 > 12 june 10.
oblique & chevron captures the luminosity of glass created by the interaction of color, pattern and light.
join us for a reception celebrating oblique & chevron, tuesday, june 11, from 3:00-5:00 pm in the skyline design showroom, suite 1040. please rsvp (invitation only) here.
the florence knoll women in design dialogues explore florence knoll’s pioneering approach to “total design” in the context of today’s design, artistic and workplace environments.
the events will be streamed live [ on this page ]
monday, 10 june
12:00pm ct – channeling total design
listen to dorothy cosonas, knolltextiles creative director, and maria cornejo, designer, describe their “total design” perspectives as zoe ryan, john h. bryan chair and curator of architecture and design, art institute of chicago, asks how today’s landscape impacts their approach.
2:00pm ct – from yarn bombing to total design of place
sit down with debbie millman, educator and design matterspodcast host, and magda sayeg, artist, as the two discuss magda’s work and how it relates to designing and artmaking for an entire space as a means to shift our perceptions of our surroundings.
tuesday, 11 june
12:00pm ct – intersection: digital distraction / digital workplace
join a discussion among verda alexander, co-founder, o+a; patrick larvie, google/rews, workplace user experience; and tracy wymer, workplace strategy, knoll on designing in today’s digital world. heidi mitchell, design journalist, moderates.
2:00pm ct – anew: 10 years comes full circle, by design
learn about sustainability as part of the facilities and design process in response to today’s environmental challenges with rose tourje, founder, anew; rumi walsh, manager, real estate facilities and administrations for mazda; and margaret dilorenzo, project manager, retail team, cbre for bank of america.
please join eq3 and design milk during neocon for drinks and a conversation between design milk founder, jaime derringer, and eq3 director of brand development, nils vik, on tuesday, june 11th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
learn about the inspiration behind eq3’s designs and preview their newest summer collection, all while enjoying a cocktail and appetizers in their new chicago location at 51 e ohio st. chicago, il 60611.
join idsa chicago and the chicago-based design group object society, we are pleased to announce their 10th anniversary exhibition, which will kick off on monday, june 10, 2019 with an opening party from 5:30pm – 10pm, right after neocon! you’ll find over 20 local designers and makers at this show along with a sure to be riveting panel discussion, refreshments, food, & good company.
please join us for the andreu world fiesta. this year’s event will feature traditional spanish tapas and wine along with a very special live music performance.
we look forward to seeing you!
andreu world showroom
10th floor
suite 10-132
join wolf-gordon and their newest licensed designer, aliki van der kruijs, for champagne in their 10th floor showroom (#10-161) on monday 6/10. preview the highly anticipated veer by aliki van der kruijs collection, and chat with wolf-gordon executives about the process along with the dutch designer.
please join hbf & hbf textiles for a prosecco toast in their showroom (387) during neocon from 3-5pm on monday, june 10th!
showroom #387
andreu world invites you the presentation of the eat well seated book, a publication that pairs gastronomy with good design and includes fifty beautiful examples from around the world and the opinions of a number of great chefs. at the conclusion of the presentation we will celebrate with a cocktail reception pairing good cuisine and design. we look forward to seeing you !
where: 1871 space in the merchandise mart
11th floor – suite 1212
when: monday, june 10 – 1 pm