MetroCON 14 Round-Up
Last week the Dallas Market Hall played host to designers, students and industry partners from all around the region at the largest area designer trade show, MetroCON 14. The last time I attended MetroCON Expo was way back in 2012 (see my 2012 Round-up here). MetroCON 14 was informative and exciting. Great products, great classes, great networking!
Booths on the trade show floor, view from the mezzanine.
Lots has changed in the design world in the last two years. Here are the latest trends I noticed at the show:
1. Sit/Stand- This trend is gaining momentum from just collaborative spaces with high top tables all the way into the benching configurations and the private office! The best part is- you don't have to choose just one position to work from, with motorized height adjustable tables, you can change your mind all day long with just the push of a button.
Darran's Not So Square line offers multiple work height options for office, open areas and collaborative areas.
ISE's RISE electric height adjustable desk. Height adjustment by committee??
Sit/Stand for the private office from The Jasper Group
2. Integrated Technology- This is a continuing trend, which started a few years ago, but I think it is really starting to hit it's stride.
The Wing Info Wall from Space by Holmris
3. Personal Space/ Group Space- Creating and carving out more intimate spaces for focused and collaborative tasks using furniture and dividers.
KI's Connection Zone Privacy Booth
National's Fringe Collaborative Lounge Collection.
Web, new from LOFTwall
4. Slim Profiles- How thin can you get?
The Sadie Series from The Grand Rapids Chair Company
Check out those slim legs on the Arconas Datum Table, and the low height for informal group chats/meetings.
5. Personal Tables- I love these little pull up tables for a cup of coffee or working on your mobile device. It seemed like every furniture manufacturer had their own version at the trade show.
Peter Pepper Products Personal Tables... say that five times fast! Pickup Stackable Tables and NEXT HangOver Table in the background.
Bodie Table from Grand Rapids Chair Company
Need help incorporating these new trends into your workspace, healing space or third space? Contact me!