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    Get ready for NeoCon 2025 and Design Days as we revisit NeoCon 2024.
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    Alice Rawsthorn NeoCon 2025 Keynote
    In Tuesday’s NeoCon keynote, design critic and author Alice Rawsthorn detailed how attitudinal design demonstrates resourcefulness and prioritizes human well-being, social impact...
    June 11, 2025
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    Second Life Samples from Swatchbox makes circular sampling a reality.
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    Annie Jean-Baptiste delivers her keynote on Monday, June 9, 2025 at NeoCon in Chicago.
    What does it mean when design allows people to thrive in whatever way they choose? Annie Jean-Baptiste, tech executive and author of “Building for Everyone,” shared these key ...
    June 10, 2025
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    Exterior view of entrance to The MART in Chicago with NeoCon signage and people walking in front of building plaza.
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    June 9, 2025
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    June 23, 2025
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    HGA's reception desk features the company's name displayed in high contrast on the wall and a curated art piece behind the desk, depicting the firm's connection to Washington, D.C.
    Listen to how HGA's new regional headquarters in the Woodies building reflects post-COVID work strategies, blending flexible spaces and thoughtful design choices.
    June 16, 2025
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    In conjunction with NeoCon 2025 and Fulton Market Design Days, IIDA, ASID, and BIFMA deliver opportunities for industry to learn and connect.
    June 4, 2025
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    Discover how wallcoverings play a pivotal role in creating supportive and health-promoting spaces.
    May 28, 2025
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    Explore practical strategies and research-based approaches to create inclusive environments that cater to a diverse range of cognitive variations.
    May 28, 2025
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    Andrea Keller discusses the differences between biophilic and biomimetic design, emphasizing the importance of mimicking nature's principles for a deeper impact.
    May 27, 2025
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    i+s May/June 2025 Editor's Letter
    Carrie Meadows shares a personal journey of embracing neurodivergence, reflecting on the importance of learning to work with it—rather than against it.
    May 27, 2025
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    Nikki and Tony Berti, founders of Goodie Two Shoes Foundation, stand in their new office, which features a Converse graphic on the cabinetry.
    The Goodie Two Shoes Foundation’s new office and warehouse embodies the organization’s mission to empower children through thoughtful design, storytelling, and functionality.
    May 28, 2025
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    Gensler Rendering for Park Eight Master Plan
    Innovative approaches reshape suburban office campuses, creating dynamic, integrated communities that offer diverse amenities.
    May 28, 2025
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    May 27, 2025
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    Kimball International's Boston showroom maximizes its use of daylight and incorporates plants for a biophilic effect.
    In this mini-episode of the I Hear Design podcast, we dive into the details of Kimball International's new Boston showroom and how it achieved WELL certification.
    May 19, 2025
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    Silen's Zen pod offers a tranquil haven within an space.
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    June 11, 2025
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    Cardoon wallcovering was inspired by artichoke flowers and comes in various colorways.
    Experience the immersive and imaginative Cardoon wallcovering by Wolf-Gordon, featuring punk-inspired acid green and fluorescent red on a large scale.
    June 11, 2025
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    The BuzziBrella from BuzziSpace provides acoustic comfort for touchdown spaces, with fast charging and LED spotlights.
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    June 11, 2025
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    Experience Omnio Office by Visplay at NeoCon 2025, a sustainable and modular system integrating power, lighting, and acoustic elements. Create dynamic, future-ready work environments...
    June 4, 2025