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Chicago | The Mart | June 13-16, 2027
The world’s leading platform and most important event of the year for the commercial interior design industry.
When the pace of change accelerates, how do we prepare for what's next? In his keynote, futurist Nick Foster RDI challenged attendees to move beyond predicting the future and instead cultivate the mindset and skills needed to shape it.
Drawing on thought-provoking examples and decades of industry insight, he explored how asking better questions can unlock more resilient thinking—and empower the design community to navigate what's ahead with greater confidence.
Missed the keynote? Watch the full presentation in the NeoCon Program Library! And for more insights from Nick, listen to his NeoConversations podcast episode at the link in our bio.
07/09/2026
A deeper color story emerged at 🍷
Rich burgundies, plums, oxbloods, and muted mauves took center stage, reflecting a broader shift toward palettes that feel both emotionally resonant and quietly luxurious. Across furniture, textiles, lighting, and surfaces, these saturated hues added warmth, depth, and sophistication.
As juror Meena Krenek of HKS observed: “The muted, almost-exhaled palettes appearing independently across showrooms who never compared notes. That’s not a color trend. That’s the industry taking the emotional pulse of the culture.”
06/24/2026
What trends defined ? We spotted a clear shift toward comfort, color, and character.
From cocooning seating and elongated, lounge-worthy silhouettes to playful textures and tactile materials, this year’s showrooms embraced design that invites interaction. Rich burgundy and purple tones emerged alongside powder blue, aqua, cyan, and burnt orange, while color blocking, plaid patterns, colorful tubular accents, and fluted details brought energy and dimension to spaces.
Swipe through for a look at the ideas shaping what’s next in commercial interiors.
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