A collective of designers looking beyond our industry to create unexpected, emotive, and immersive experiences.
DesignLab is an annual initiative that celebrates new perspectives and artistic visions in the world of design. Curated by Patricia Urquiola, this collective includes emerging designers who experiment with different approaches to form and materials. Each year, we host during NeoCon, offering the design community and our clients a moment of inspiration and a glimpse into the future of American design.
Milan, Italy
Renowned architect and designer Patricia Urquiola curates DesignLab and will be participating with her own exhibition this year.
MEET PATRICIA
New York, NY
Luam Melake oscillates between material research, exploration of form, and the creation of functional furniture.
MEET LUAM
Los Angeles, CA
Marquel Williams investigates the relationship between material and form through his independent design practice.
MEET MARQUEL
Cristina Moreno celebrates the organic and imperfect, creating pieces that embody the beauty of handcrafted design.
MEET CRISTINA
Kalamazoo, MI
Steven Haulenbeek produces unique objects and furniture through rigorous material and process experimentation.
MEET STEVEN
Uroboro – This striking serpentine sculpture pays homage to the Chinese zodiac sign. It is an interpretation of the classic ouroboros, symbolizing renewal, transformation, and the concept of infinity.
Resin-Bonded Sand Chandelier – Resin-bonded sand begins with waste material or with as little waste as possible and utilizes common casting sand.
Listening Chair – A single user can sit in this chair in four different positions, allowing opportunities to direct their gaze and posture toward others in the room.
Mare Coffee Table – A true homage to nature, it highlights raw elegance and timeless artistry. The hand-carved onyx surface subtly echoes ocean ripples.
Beam Lounger – Inspired by the use of structural supports found in architectural buildings, the designs balance a sense of rigid industrialism with utility.
Last year at NeoCon, we hosted Patricia Urquiola, Steven Haulenbeek, Cristina Moreno, Luam Melake, and Marquel Williams. They experimented with form and materials to produce their work.
In 2023, we launched DesignLab and embarked on an experimental journey with 5 emerging artists and designers.
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Inviting you to meet us at the intersection of people and space during the world’s leading commercial design industry event.
NeoCon 2025