DesignLab participants gather for a smiling photo

Haworth Announces 2024 DesignLab - Focus on Sustainability & Circular Design

A collective of talented designers and artists looks beyond the office furniture industry for new ideas

December 6, 2023 – Haworth DesignLab will continue for a second year and kicked off today at Design Miami. This initiative highlights Haworth’s commitment to innovation and craftsmanship by partnering with talented designers as they lend their voice to the topic of circular design.

The 2024 Haworth DesignLab participants are Bill Carrol, Justin Beitzel and Fernando Ramirez from Common Object and Sam Klemick. Their experimental and future focused concepts will focus on sustainability and circular design with debut at NeoCon 2024. Studio Urquiola and Haworth design staff are mentoring the DesignLab concepts.

Haworth DesignLab launched in 2023 and current concepts are featured at Haworth global headquarters in Holland, Michigan. The initiative brings new perspectives together with existing design talent and partners to challenge expectations and set a new standard for work. These talented designers and artists are helping Haworth understand what’s next.

Haworth believes great spaces empower people to thrive and work their best. As a leading global furniture maker, the company partners with customers, dealers and influencers to create spaces that result in effective people and efficient real estate. Haworth’s customer-first approach comes from an entrepreneurial spirit, design-forward thinking and multicultural perspectives. With a heritage in the workplace, Haworth is the founding brand of Haworth Group. The Haworth Group designs at the intersection of people and environments with brands like Haworth, AIS, BuzziSpace, Cappellini, Cassina, Ceccotti Collezioni, Heller, Hushoffice, Interni, JANUS et Cie, Karakter, Luminaire, Luxury Living Group, Poltrona Frau, Tayco, Tuohy and Zanotta.

 

Founded in 1948, Haworth Group is a privately-owned company operating in more than 150 countries through a global network of 400 dealers and 8,000 employees. Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, U.S.A., the company has sales of $2.7 billion USD.