The Twitter.com community was, well, atwitter at this year’s NeoCon World’s Trade Fair in Chicago. From June 15 to 17, more than 600 exhibitors, sponsors, presenters and attendees updated Twitter with posts live from the show floor, engaged in online design conversations, and linked to news and photos about the show. OM Workspace® contributed top-line observations of interest at the show after visiting key furniture manufacturers, interviewing designers, and posting pictures and highlights on its Twitter profile, @OMWorkspace, with links to more in-depth content. Following are the tweets by OM Workspace® that also cover news from some of its preferred partners, as well as some photos OM Workspace® took at the show. To jump to a specific company section, click on the names below.
Global HON® izzy+ Krug National Office Furniture OM Workspace® Teknion
1. Global ties in all product design elements for cohesiveness that allows mix & match, old & new.
2. BRIDGES by Global: Versatile worktables that enhance communication and collaboration.
3. Global announces cooperative textile program w/ Designtex, KnollTextiles, maharam, Momentum Textiles, Spinneybeck and Ultrafabrics.
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1. Check out @honcompany online showroom 2. @honcompany Vicinity: Four basic components for look & feel of custom millwork w/ Smarter By Design storage. 3. @honcompany Mirus chair by Wolfgang Deisig – Intuitive functionality, comfort and style without the high price.
Click here to view all product introductions from HON
1. Elliot from izzy – NeoCon Silver winner: Sit-to-stand style embraces smaller, easy-to-manage footprint of today’s work. 2. Otis by Harter is the ideal multi-tasker, attentively offering guests a seat to meet or lounge. 3. Rune at izzy+ demonstrates how FUNctional the Elliot desk can be. 4. Dewey by Fixtures Furniture (izzy+) designed for today’s and future learning environments. NeoCon Gold winner.
1. Krug Aqua tilter: Youthful modern design is uniquely suited for any trendy office setting. 2. We are excited to announce Krug as our newest preferred partner. Check out value-priced Artemis. 3. V2 Modular from Krug: Table system w/ an array of tabletop shapes, customizable for any meeting/training space.
1. National focusing on exceptional value, sustainability. 2. Roosevelt veneer casegoods line: High on traditional styling & easy on budgets. Available from National this fall.
1. Ergonomic programs help companies save up to 80% on workers’ compensation costs. 3. Face to Face - Design & Technology for Collaboration: IMPACT Issue.08 4. Incorporating natural light into the workplace can reduce lighting energy use up to 80%. 5. We are excited to announce Krug as our newest preferred partner. Check out value-priced Artemis. 6. Scent in the workplace improves productivity, morale: IMPACT Issue.08 7. Corporations should encourage personal expression in the workplace as long as it is consistent with corporate identity and brand. 8. Conference room trends audio slideshow by National: IMPACT Issue.08
1. Teknion introduces Optos Curved Wall for flexible planning and functional spaces. NeoCon Silver. 2. Just spoke with M.Vanderbyl @teknion re: xchange collection. Swivel chairs inspired by bar stools – comfort, conversation, ideas. 3. Conceptual – Acer Design for @teknion: dna is user-controlled modular seating. 4. Visio Task Chair @teknion designed by Zooey Chu to fit the diverse global worker population. 5. @teknion Wall Rail System (WRS) mounts to building walls, easily adaptable, simple to modify.
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