A sample of the 45+ page reportback from the 2010 NeoCon World's Fair in Chicago, IL. Preview key colors, finishes, materials, pattern and designs from this show highlighting innovation in office and workspace design. To purchase this report, please contact Sphere Trending. www.spheretrending.com

1. summary: with 1 million square feet of
exhibition space stacked on ten floors in the
centrally located Chicago Merchandise Mart .
With an expected attendance of 40,000 trade
professionals including designers, architects,
and manufacturers, NeoCon is considered the
pre-eminent North American trade show for
the contract design market
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NEOCON 2010
CHICAGO, IL
June 14th – 16th 2010
REPORT: NeoCon 2010 (sample)
CABOT WRENN

2. PAOLI
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NEOCON 2010
this soft gray was the major neutral at the
show and worked well with most accent
colors
COLOR REVIEW
SOFT GRAY
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HUMANSCALE
3 FORM COALESSE
DAVIS FURNITURE

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NEOCON 2010
an orange-red hue that packed a punch!
COLOR REVIEW
PAPRIKA
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ALLERMUIR
ALLERMUIR
ALLSTEEL
ANDREU WORLD

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NEOCON 2010
a light orange-yellow that worked well with
grays and blues
COLOR REVIEW
MANDARIN ORANGE
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VS
STEELCASE
TANDUS
STONE SOURCE JOFCO

5. SAFCO
ALLERMUIR
INTERFACEFLOOR
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NEOCON 2010
a dusty purple that leaned toward red
tones and pairs well with gray and black
COLOR REVIEW
RAISIN
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STEELCASE

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NEOCON 2010
FINISH
GREIGE TONES
HALCON
KNOLL
a mix between gray and brown, greige
wood finishes are a new neutral
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NEOCON 2010
soft, sophisticated grain and a warm mid-
tone makes this finish a continued staple
FINISH
WALNUT
same
KI
NUCRAFT
TURNSTONE KI

8. ALLSTEEL
STEELCASE
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NEOCON 2010
multi-color stripes were a basic pattern
that added interest
DETAIL
MULTI-COLOR STRIPES
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HON

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NEOCON 2010
punctuated surfaces allowed light to pass
through
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PERFORATIONS
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VITRA
VITRA
HAWORTH HERMAN MILLER

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NEOCON 2010
responding to the needs of today’s students,
products to promote active learning were
increasingly relevant
DETAIL
ACTIVE LEARNING
HON
STEELCASE
STEELCASE STEELCASE
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