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    Integrating local artwork and cultural references into commercial, hospitality, and institutional spaces creates authentic, sustainable environments that foster connection and...
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    Birchwood Lighting's Wall Grazer luminaire expands the BW165 Recessed line. Shown as a rendering of a light on a ceiling.
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    Stacy Garcia Design Studio's Mystic Horizons collection, shown in SG026, for Signature Flooring. The swatch features reds, oranges, greens, and whites.
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    Rob Nieminen
    The Momentum showroom at NeoCon 2025 features an expansive green wall.
    The i+s team looks back on ‪NeoCon‬ and Fulton Market Design Days 2025. Walk through the showrooms with us as we explore the products shaping the design conversation this year...
    June 12, 2025
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    Art on the MART in Chicago 2024 featured vibrantly colored circles across the building's facade.
    Get ready for NeoCon 2025 and Design Days as we revisit NeoCon 2024.
    May 22, 2025

    Design Innovation

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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
    Rob Nieminen
    Second Life Samples from Swatchbox makes circular sampling a reality.
    Discover how Swatchbox's Second Life Samples program is transforming circular sampling for architects and designers, cutting material waste by up to 90% through AI-driven grading...
    June 11, 2025
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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.
    In this episode of I Hear Design, IIDA’s CEO Cheryl Durst shares how the association is leading conversations on inclusion, innovation, and the evolving role of designers in a...
    June 9, 2025

    Sustainable Practices

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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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    NeoCon 2024 audience at a presentation
    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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    Botanical green leaf pattern wallcovering in a tranquil multiuse loft
    Discover how wallcoverings play a pivotal role in creating supportive and health-promoting spaces.
    May 28, 2025
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    Andrea Keller, Founder, Star Tile
    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

    Holistic Interior Design

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    In this In Case You Missed It article read, we explore how hotels can proactively meet guests needs through thoughtful and inclusive design decisions.
    June 2, 2025
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    Colorful stock illustration for neurodivergence, sensory processing
    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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    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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    Explore the basics of integrating tactile features and Braille signage to promote universal accessibility in public spaces.
    May 27, 2025

    People + Projects

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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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    Major General Emmett J. Bean Feder Center communal workspaces
    This 200,000-square-foot renovation at the Major General Emmett J. Bean Federal Center in Indianapolis modernized office space and delivered an expanded Building Design Standard...
    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

    Materials + Products

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    Silen's Zen pod offers a tranquil haven within an space.
    Elevate your workspace with Silen Zen Pod systems. The pod offers a serene retreat with smart-glass, calming lighting, and immersive soundscapes, helping you reset and recharge...
    June 11, 2025
    Rob Nieminen
    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.
    Discover BuzziBrella, a sculptural acoustic sanctuary designed by Sebastian Herkner for BuzziSpace. Its expansive canopy offers all-around sound absorption, integrated with USB...
    June 11, 2025
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    Visplay's Omnio Office is a modular system that creates flexible and functional working environments.
    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