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NeoCon® 2013 Ideas Revealed NeoCon® is more than just a trade show—it is the epicenter of the commercial interior furnishings industry. Discover thousands of innovative products and resources for corporate, hospitality, healthcare, retail, government, institutional, and residential interiors from more than 700 showrooms and exhibitors. As North America’s largest design exposition and conference for commercial interiors, NeoCon® provides more than 40,000 architecture and design professionals with nearly 100 CEUaccredited seminars and association forums featuring top-notch keynote speakers. NeoCon® is where the industry kicks off its year. It is where inspiration is born and ideas are revealed! what can you expect? what will you see? Exhibitors Products will span a wide range of categories, including architectural products, artwork and accessories, building products and services, fabric, floor coverings, furnishings, kitchen and bath, lighting, outdoor furniture, stone and tile, sustainable design products, technology, textiles, and wall coverings. Navigate more than 700 showrooms and exhibitors showcasing thousands of cutting-edge products and materials for the contract market. Education NeoCon® is where A&D professionals convene to get the newest information and discover the latest trends in the contract furniture industry. Fulfill your goals by attending the NeoCon® educational seminars, spanning three full days and including nearly 100 accredited seminars, association forums, keynote presentations, and special events that showcase leading industry and business experts. Networking Explore the show alongside leaders of the industry and design professionals. Develop connections and cultivate relationships at a variety of special events and parties. Attendees Attendees include architects, interior designers, facility managers, space planners, dealers and distributors, manufacturers and reps, corporate real estate executives, office managers, purchasing managers, project managers, press, and students. when? Monday, June 10 to Wednesday, June 12, 2013 where? The Merchandise Mart, Chicago why? NeoCon® is the only place to see thousands of new product launches from industry heavy hitters all under one roof. Attendees at the show will be the first to see innovative, next-generation products and resources from more than 700 of the world’s top furnishings manufacturers for commercial office, residential, retail, healthcare, hospitality, institutional, and government design environments. For additional information, visit neocon.com. contract NeoCon® Ideabook 2013 1 http://www.neocon.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Contract - May 2013

Contract - May 2013
Contents
Editorial
Industry News
Columnist: Attending NeoCon® to Enhance the Knowledge Base of You and Your Client
Exhibition: GlobalShop 2013
Exhibition: Coverings 2013
Exhibition: Salone Internazionale de Mobile
Product Focus: Midcentury Made Modern
Product Focus: Uninterrupted Workflow
NeoCon® preview
BBC North
Paul Hastings Atlanta
3M Headquarters
Federal Center South Building 1202
Adobe
Atlassian II
An interview with Vijay Kumar, author of 101 Design Methods: A Structured Approach for Driving Innovation in Your Organization
Designers Select: Office
Sources
Ad Index
Commentary: On MoMA’s Plans for its Modern Neighbor

Contract - May 2013