Thursday, June 17, 2010

For those of us NOT at NeoCon Chicago

I've heard of a lot of designers who were able to make it to NeoCon this year. But for all of us left behind Interior Design Magazine has done something pretty cool. Check out: http://dailyfix.interiordesign.net/ to see all the action. Here are 5 highlights I found interesting....
#1: String Theory: Aquafil’s New Digs at The Mart

Aquafil Fiber Showroom

Carpet fiber manufacturer Aquafil recently upgraded their presence at The Merchandise Mart with a brand new showroom. Their stunning NeoCon window installations are turning heads all over the 11th floor and we had to stop and marvel.

Aquafil Fiber Showroom

Aquafil Fiber Showroom Aquafil Fiber Showroom

Aquafil Fiber Showroom

Aquafil Fiber Showroom

Photos by Laurel Petriello.
#2: NeoCon Showroom Highlights: InterfaceFLOR

InterfaceFLOR NeoCon

Design: Robert Valentine, Toth Brand Imaging

Highlights: Playtime and virtual reality meld as the carpet master sets its whimsical products against a trippy background modeled after real Memphis-inspired ad campaigns.

InterfaceFLOR NeoCon

Photography by Michelle Litvin.
#3: NeoCon Showroom Highlights: Haworth

Haworth Showroom

Design: Clive Wilkinson Architects

Highlights: Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec’s Kvadrat clouds are reflected in a serene pool of water while bold graphics meet vibrant colors in this impeccably designed space by the SoCal design star.

Haworth Showroom

#4: NeoCon Showroom Highlights: Izzy+

Izzy+ NeoCon

Design: JRuiter Studio and Allison Roon Design

Highlights: An arbor-like alcove resembling woven branches provides solitude for video conferencing or simple reflection and recharging before encountering the playful objects resting on the brilliantly named Dewey bookshelves.

Izzy+ NeoCon
Photography by Michelle Litvin.
#5: InterfaceFLOR Tweets for the Human Elephant Project

NeoCon InterfaceFLOR Elephant

InterfaceFLOR is giving NeoCon attendees the memory of an elephant—made of recycled rubber tires. The flooring manufacturer is sponsoring the elephantine cutie’s trip to NeoCon, part of a North American tour to spread awareness for the Human Elephant Foundation, an eco charity founded by South African artist Andries Botha. Named Nomkhubulwane, the Zulu word for mother earth, the sculpture is located right outside the Mart’s south entrance, so stop by and take a picture—for every shot shared on Twitter using #InterfaceFLOR, the company will donate $1 to the charity.

NeoCon InterfaceFLOR Elephant

Photography by Michelle Litvin.

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