Inside Chicago Design Week 2026: NeoCon, Design Days & Illuminate

Thousands of designers, architects, manufacturers, and industry leaders gathered in Chicago for one of the biggest weeks in commercial design. Take a look inside Chicago Design Week 2026 with scenes from NeoCon, Fulton Market Design Days, and Illuminate.
June 12, 2026
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Key Highlights

  • Thousands of industry leaders and designers gathered in Chicago for one of the largest commercial design events of the year.
  • Key events included NeoCon, Fulton Market Design Days, and Illuminate, each showcasing innovative projects and trends.
  • The week provided ample networking opportunities, industry insights, and a platform for collaboration among professionals.
  • Chicago Design Week 2026 highlighted the latest in architecture, manufacturing, and sustainable design practices.
  • The event underscored Chicago's role as a hub for cutting-edge commercial design and industry leadership.

Thousands of designers, architects, manufacturers, and industry leaders gathered in Chicago for one of the biggest weeks in commercial design. Take a look inside Chicago Design Week 2026 with scenes from NeoCon, Fulton Market Design Days, and Illuminate.

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Lauren Brant
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Lauren Brant

Staff Writer, interiors+sources and BUILDINGS

Lauren Brant is Staff Writer for both interiors+sources and BUILDINGS. She is an award-winning editor and reporter whose work has appeared in daily and weekly newspapers. In 2020, the weekly newspaper won the Rhoades Family Weekly Print Sweepstakes—the division winner across the state's weekly newspapers. Lauren was also awarded the top feature photo across Class A papers. She holds a B.A. in journalism and media communications from Colorado State University-Fort Collins and a M.S. in organizational management from Chadron State College.

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