Brimful inspiration, collaboration, and the future of design has taken center stage—this is NeoCon 2022.
theMART in Chicago, Illinois has been transformed into a breathtaking exhibition space of game-changing services and products in furniture, interior finishes, interior building products, flooring, fabrics, and technology from more than 400 leading and emerging companies.
As the forefront commercial design show in the world since 1969, NeoCon has been serving as a launch pad for innovation. Markets ranging from workplace, public space and government, retail, and education, among others converge, and connect.
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NeoCon 2022 Highlights
During the three-day design show on June 13-15, 2022, design has clearly made a grand statement.
Energy was high as the show floors were packed with a festive spirit for all three days of the event. Attendees experienced incredible product launches, accessed the latest and most innovative design solutions, and met icons and enthusiasts across the industry. Anywhere you look, futuristic and modern design solutions will leave you amazed and inspired.
Industry leaders such as multicultural designer, educator, and author Shashi Caan, internationally renowned Chicago-based artist Nick Cave, and legendary designer and educator Bruce Mau demonstrated the impact and value of design during insightful panel sessions.
The Best of NeoCon 2022 Winners
Over 250 entries in more than 50 categories bid a spot in the Best of NeoCon 2022 Awards, a hallmark of NeoCon honoring topnotch new products. This year, the competitors highlighted the rising trend for a more flexible, mobile office environment. Among the standouts are from Haworth. Here’s a roundup of the company’s awards.
Best of NeoCon:
· Business Innovation Award: Cardigan
The Cardigan Lounge conveys comfort and lightness with its malleable back support and cozy digital knit upholstery.
· Sustainability Award – Textiles Upholstery: Scapes
Scapes is a sustainable fabric that is made from 100% post-consumer recycled biodegradable polyester. With supporting geometry and the structure of weaving, the fabric’s irregular texture showcases the variations found in nature.
· Silver – Furniture Seating: Ergonomic Desk/Task: Zody II and Zody LX
Introducing the Zody II and Zody LX—impressive dual posture task chairs that deliver incomparable ergonomic comfort, sustainability, and extensive design options.
· Silver – Acoustics and Privacy: HushHybrid (Hushoffice)
In need of alternative solutions for focus and collaboration? Look no further. The Hushoffice is a freestanding acoustic pool offered in a variety of sizes.
· Silver – Flooring Carpet: Area Rugs: Patch and Cord
Designed by Patricia Urquiola for the collection being produced by GAN for Haworth, Patch and Cord are made entirely by hand, and from 100% recycled PET fibers which are highly resistant materials.
HiP Awards:
· Workplace Lounge Seating Winner: Cardigan
· Conference Seating Honoree: Maari with Tablet and Poppy with Tablet
The Maari with Tablet Arm and Poppy with Tablet Arm both feature an adjustable, dual-pivot table and generously sized workplaces.
· Workplace Lounge Seating Honoree: San Siro
Portraying a pure, minimalist design, the San Siro armchair has a bucket seat structure that provides utmost comfort.
· Workplace Guest Seating Honoree: Lud’ina
With a padded duvet that wears like a jacket, the Lud’ina noticeably incorporates fashion into the world of furniture.
Metropolis Likes:
· Lounge: Cardigan
· Task Seating: Zody II and Zody LX
The Best of Haworth at NeoCon 2022
Even in a Work From Anywhere set-up, the office remains the hub—and it is evolving. Such is Haworth.
During the NeoCon 2022, Haworth shared how it has been re-envisioning the future of the workplace. In every corner of theMART, Haworth’s vision stood out. In Haworth’s showroom, the NeoCon community discovered five design themes influencing their evolving office design and solutions, and experienced calming pop-ups for an opportunity to recharge, pause, connect, and commune.
After walking the show floors, participants also enjoyed relaxing and mingling al fresco in Haworth’s social spaces along the Chicago River.
NeoCon 2022 is a celebration to remember. What’s more exciting is the upcoming transformation of office spaces bound to happen here and there after designers, architects, dealers, educators and end-users have been sparked with inspiration and innovation during the convention.
Ready to re-envision your office space? Contact TRBI today.
*Photos from Haworth
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