Neo-Con2022: A Fun And Informative Gathering Of The Industry

NeoCon is an annual contract furniture exhibition organized by the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) and is held in Chicago, Illinois. The program, which honored excellence in design and execution of commercial interiors, was the perfect combination of critical analysis and humorous bon-mots.

Turf, a Chicago-based acoustic solutions company, recently opened its first showroom at the Mart for Neo-Con 2022. Following Turf’s recent rebrand and the announcement of its new, exclusive color palette, Hues, the space—designed by global firm HDR—highlights Turf’s wide array of acoustic offerings and clearly demonstrates how specifiers can use each to create welcoming interiors.We had one of our most memorable show moments at this show when we toured this space. The space is divided into themed rooms that guide visitors through a fun sensory experience that helps them understand the connections between sight, sound, smell, and proprioception.

The GSD collection from Keilhauer offers a wide range of products to help you and your team Get Stuff Done. The collection includes a variety of side chairs, benches, and tables that allow you to configure your space however you need it.Whether you want to have a quick brainstorming session with your team, conduct a more formal board meeting over lunch, or simply gather casually at a standing table, the GSD collection has got you covered.The GSD collection is designed in collaboration with Austrian studio EOOS, and it includes built-in power sources to accommodate laptops, tablets, and other devices.

The Volume of Color from Ultra-fabrics of HUSH celebrates the company’s benchmark collection of neutrals in the performance fabric arena. Indeed, Ultra-fabrics has more than 400 colors available — and notably, over a third of those tints are neutrals, meaning a full selection of whites, off-whites to gray and black. This is a great time for designers who want to incorporate color into their projects but don’t want to commit to something bold or vibrant. HUSH offers a wide range of neutrals that are perfect for creating an understated look in any space.

BIFMA President & CEO Deidre Jiminez spoke at length about the value of having such a large and vibrant manufacturing community in North America, which has been built upon collaboration between Canada, Mexico and the United States. He also discussed how important it is for all three countries to work together in order to maintain their competitive edge in global markets