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Best of NeoCon 2016

Warmth, movement, simplicity, community—welcome to the progressive
office of today. The open concept is no longer a trend but a mainstay,
and as the cloud and cordless technologies free us from desks, designers
are shifting to support the new social spaces. For the latest, we look to
the NeoCon trade show. Each June, some 50,000 designers descend
on Chicago for this event to take in the latest commercial design and
business trends. In 2016, the cubicle is out and customization is in.

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Say goodbye to sound panels of the past. Arper has carved a new path with its Parentesit wall panel featuring an integrated light and sound system. Designed by Lievore Altherr Molina, Parentesit allows you to adjust light and sound from your smartphone for increased concentration. Also available: freestanding models, so you can create new workspaces—suited to your ideal environment, of course
Say goodbye to sound panels of the past. Arper has carved a new path with its Parentesit wall panel featuring an integrated light and sound system. Designed by Lievore Altherr Molina, Parentesit allows you to adjust light and sound from your smartphone for increased concentration. Also available: freestanding models, so you can create new workspaces—suited to your ideal environment, of course
Available in any size, shape or surface, the new Bassline Tables from Turnstone took home the Innovation Award at this year’s NeoCon. Signaling a level of personalization, the near limitless Bassline collection lets you reflect your office’s personality, brand, and values. Turnstone is the modern, startup-focused division of Steelcase.
Available in any size, shape or surface, the new Bassline Tables from Turnstone took home the Innovation Award at this year’s NeoCon. Signaling a level of personalization, the near limitless Bassline collection lets you reflect your office’s personality, brand, and values. Turnstone is the modern, startup-focused division of Steelcase.
Working in conjunction with the Art Center College of Design, Bernhardt Design has sponsored a design studio for more than a decade—projects from which are introduced into the commercial market. This year, the students were to focus on designing a product they would use, and with that, Studio: twenty-something was born. “Together but separate” provided inspiration for the project, which consists of flexible seating, tables, and privacy screens.
Working in conjunction with the Art Center College of Design, Bernhardt Design has sponsored a design studio for more than a decade—projects from which are introduced into the commercial market. This year, the students were to focus on designing a product they would use, and with that, Studio: twenty-something was born. “Together but separate” provided inspiration for the project, which consists of flexible seating, tables, and privacy screens.
Inspired by landscape architecture, Mohawk’s new collection, Topography, creates unique floorscapes, which harmonize natural forms with geometric design. The carpet tiles feature five styles with varying surfaces of relief and dimension. Designed in collaboration with 13&9 Design, make it your own with a choice of 14 colors.
Inspired by landscape architecture, Mohawk’s new collection, Topography, creates unique floorscapes, which harmonize natural forms with geometric design. The carpet tiles feature five styles with varying surfaces of relief and dimension. Designed in collaboration with 13&9 Design, make it your own with a choice of 14 colors.
Konstantin Grcic has taken the workstation and stripped it down to the basics. Hack, for Vitra, counters traditional desks with innovative functionality: Adjust the desk to sit, stand, or lounge in just seconds. With its mechanical operation, Hack is easy to dismantle, transport, and store—plus it’s ecologically sustainable.
Konstantin Grcic has taken the workstation and stripped it down to the basics. Hack, for Vitra, counters traditional desks with innovative functionality: Adjust the desk to sit, stand, or lounge in just seconds. With its mechanical operation, Hack is easy to dismantle, transport, and store—plus it’s ecologically sustainable.
Swiss architect and designer Daniel Korb developed the Eleven series around a fundamental concept: Furniture is architecture on a different scale. The line has reached a warmer level with the Eleven Wood series—and plenty of customization. The tables are now available with veneer, laminate, solid surface, and back painted glass tops. A solid ash leg option in matching or contrasting finishes complements the top to create new mixes.
Swiss architect and designer Daniel Korb developed the Eleven series around a fundamental concept: Furniture is architecture on a different scale. The line has reached a warmer level with the Eleven Wood series—and plenty of customization. The tables are now available with veneer, laminate, solid surface, and back painted glass tops. A solid ash leg option in matching or contrasting finishes complements the top to create new mixes.
It’s digitally inspired and digitally printed—meet Pixel by Designtex. Based on the original artwork of Jenny McGee Dougherty, this pattern was just one of 50 fabric introductions Designtex unveiled at NeoCon. The company designs and manufactures textiles ranging from upholstery to wall coverings, offering a whopping catalog of over 8,000 materials.
It’s digitally inspired and digitally printed—meet Pixel by Designtex. Based on the original artwork of Jenny McGee Dougherty, this pattern was just one of 50 fabric introductions Designtex unveiled at NeoCon. The company designs and manufactures textiles ranging from upholstery to wall coverings, offering a whopping catalog of over 8,000 materials.
As offices become more open, furniture has become more reclusive. With its high back and upholstered seat and backrest, the Alya Chair reaffirms that home and work are blurring lines. Born from a lounge chair archetype, Andreu World developed this chair with a modern twist—and ergonomics in mind. Make it your own with options galore from backrests and bases to a bent plywood ottoman.
As offices become more open, furniture has become more reclusive. With its high back and upholstered seat and backrest, the Alya Chair reaffirms that home and work are blurring lines. Born from a lounge chair archetype, Andreu World developed this chair with a modern twist—and ergonomics in mind. Make it your own with options galore from backrests and bases to a bent plywood ottoman.
Sit, swivel, stand—the BuzziBalance is designed to shake things up. Fight the mid-afternoon slump by standing on the BuzziBalance Board for muscle activation. And while sitting on the rocking pouf, you can stretch away. The non-traditional rocking board adds movement and play to an otherwise desk-bound day. BuzziSpace gets bonus points for this one with the added acoustical benefits. Now that’s a breath of fresh air.
Sit, swivel, stand—the BuzziBalance is designed to shake things up. Fight the mid-afternoon slump by standing on the BuzziBalance Board for muscle activation. And while sitting on the rocking pouf, you can stretch away. The non-traditional rocking board adds movement and play to an otherwise desk-bound day. BuzziSpace gets bonus points for this one with the added acoustical benefits. Now that’s a breath of fresh air.
While Michael Young’s LessThanFive chair from Coalesse isn’t new, its new feature is one to write home about. That’s because you become the designer! Colors, gradients, a company logo, a picture of your dog—the new Customizer web app let’s you personalize the chair, which, aptly named, weighs less than 5 pounds.
While Michael Young’s LessThanFive chair from Coalesse isn’t new, its new feature is one to write home about. That’s because you become the designer! Colors, gradients, a company logo, a picture of your dog—the new Customizer web app let’s you personalize the chair, which, aptly named, weighs less than 5 pounds.
Teknion Zones took both Gold and Best of Competition at NeoCon 2016, and it’s no surprise why. Building upon the concepts of community, fluidity, and well-being, Zones emerges as a series that challenges convention and adapts to today’s new way of work. Comprised of seating, tables, screens, easels, accessories, and semi-private hubs, the forward-looking line creates an environment where people can freely network, meet, retreat, or gather.
Teknion Zones took both Gold and Best of Competition at NeoCon 2016, and it’s no surprise why. Building upon the concepts of community, fluidity, and well-being, Zones emerges as a series that challenges convention and adapts to today’s new way of work. Comprised of seating, tables, screens, easels, accessories, and semi-private hubs, the forward-looking line creates an environment where people can freely network, meet, retreat, or gather.