Are you coming to Rhode Island for the Rhode to NeoCon? If you're coming to Providence for this event, I hope you'll take some extra time and spend the day in Providence. Consider it an inspiration day! Not sure where to start? Here are a few tips from a design-loving local. Art The RISD MuseumThe RISD Museum is home to a wide range of art and design-focused exhibitions. If you're a textile lover, be sure to stop into their...
This June at NeoCon 2023, Design Pool is launching the new Swallowtail Farm Collection. The inspiration for this collection was to bring the healing power of medicinal herbs and plants into healthcare interiors through beautiful color and pattern. Ultimately, we want to foster an atmosphere of happiness, health, and wellness in healthcare facilities. Being outdoors has many benefits, yet not everyone can get there. Studies have shown that for those unable to physically go outside, a view of the outdoors...
Save the date, Design Pool will be exhibiting at Rhode to NeoCon. IIDA New England is hosting this unique event this May in Providence, Rhode Island. IIDA describes the event as a chance to view the latest design solutions and "get inspired by what's new while networking with industry peers in the beautiful WaterFire Arts Center." There will be hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Register by April 14th to enter into a drawing for a Night Out in...
This June Design Pool is heading back to Chicago for NeoCon 2023. Organizers have announced the theme of this year's event is Together We Design. NeoCon 2023 Details: Date: June 12 – 14, 2023Time: Monday and Tuesday, 9 AM – 5 PM & Wednesday, 9 AM – 3 PMLocation: theMART in ChicagoBooth: 7th Floor, Booth #7–3050 (Same as last year!) For Design Pool, NeoCon is always a time to make a splash with a brand-new collection of patterns as we introduce our...
As we unpack from the last of our 2022 trade shows, we always tack stock of what we learned at each show. This year, Design Pool exhibited at NeoCon for the second year. In addition, we also exhibited at Boutique Design Magazine’s BDNY. Whenever we exhibit at a show, we’re there for two reasons. First, we want to introduce interior designers to Design Pool. Second, we walk the floor looking for trends in pattern, color, and the industry in...
Walking the floors of theMART at NeoCon, we are keeping our eyes peeled for overarching trends in the industry. This year we saw four major trends: Acoustics, Biophilia, Transparency in Manufacturing, and the Experiential Office. In addition, we also pay attention to what colors are trending. For NeoCon color trends this year, we saw a lot of rich, earthy neutrals. Also, a lot of super saturated pastels and earth tones. In many showrooms, we saw entire spaces created with...
NeoCon 2022 was a vibrant and fun show. After the quiet halls of 2021, it was a welcome and energizing change of pace. Though we spent a lot of time in Booth 7–3050, we did manage to escape to the other floors of theMART to do some trendspotting at NeoCon. What did we see trendspotting at NeoCon 2022? Acoustics Acoustic solutions were everywhere. We think two things inspire this trend. First the shift in years past toward open offices. Second, many...
That's a wrap on NeoCon 2022 and it was a productive 3 days for Design Pool. Our team loved introducing Design Pool to interior designers, architects, and students in the commercial interior industry. We are thrilled to let you know our work was recognized by Interior Design Magazine. First, Interior Design named Invisible Threads a HiP Award Honoree in the health and wellness: fabric and wall covering category. Also, Design Pool was featured in the Interior Design NeoCon Daily...
It's almost time for NeoCon! You can find Design Pool at NeoCon on the seventh floor of theMART in Booth 7–3050. The Basics Dates: June 13 – 15, 2022Time: Monday and Tuesday 9 AM – 5 PM, Wednesday 9 AM – 3 PM Location: theMART in Downtown ChicagoOur Booth: On the 7th Floor, Booth 7–3050 Download Map Who will be there? Design Pool's founder Kristen Dettoni will be there with Kristin Crane, our Director of Marketing and Communications. Kristen is excited to introduce Design Pool...
I worked in the textile industry for many years as a designer, but it was always on the residential side. While our big trade shows were in High Point, North Carolina, I was always jealous of the contract designers who got to go to Chicago. NeoCon seemed fun, hip, and in a big city. Finally, I made it there in October 2021 with Design Pool. I love to travel and love planning trips. I also never travel without a...
