Haworth DesignLab Celebrates New Perspectives and Artistic Vision

June 9, 2025 (Chicago, Illinois) – Haworth DesignLab fosters moments of exploration and connection at NeoCon 2025 through interaction with emerging designers, a compelling speaker series and a warm touch of hospitality. The five new exhibitions feature Patricia Urquiola, Cristina Moreno, Steven Haulenbeek, Luam Melake and Marquel Williams. In the expanded space, the DesignLab also features past exhibits and hosts a speaker series that opens a dialogue on the future of design. Speakers include Monica Khemsurov, Petra CEO and Co-Founder of Sight Unseen; Baille Mishler, Founder and Chief Design Officer of PROWL Studio; and Sam Klemick, Founder of Studio Sam Klemick and DesignLab 2024 designer.

Launched in 2023, Haworth DesignLab provides a platform to recognize and support emerging designers whose work demonstrates exceptional experimentation in form and materials.

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.