MONDAY JUNE 08


Invite-Only Party at Federales
Jun
8

Invite-Only Party at Federales

We're closing out Monday night with an exclusive, invite-only party at Federales, featuring tacos, margaritas, and great energy.

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Sunon’s Design Days Rooftop Party
Jun
8

Sunon’s Design Days Rooftop Party

With live music celebrating Chicago Blues, food & cocktails, giveaways, and more! Enter Sunon’s Co-Design Workshop for a chance for you and a Team of 4 to win a free 5-day trip to China, hosted by Sunon. 

RSVP here.

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Friant cocktail reception
Jun
8

Friant cocktail reception

Fríant is rapidly growing and we’re thrilled to invite you to an exclusive event celebrating the opening of our new Fulton Market Showroom in Chicago in conjunction with Design Days this summer.

Join us for light bites as we open the doors to the new Fulton Market showroom, and get a first look at our new product launches — including our expanded Office Pods line, Torii benching, new seating and storage options, and Friant Plus.

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Happy Hour at the Humanscale Showroom
Jun
8

Happy Hour at the Humanscale Showroom

Join us for an elevated showroom happy hour featuring a curated selection of wine, beer, and seasonal light bites. From 5:00–6:00 PM on Monday, June 8, Mindful Materials will join us for a special conversation ahead of the evening festivities, including a brief 10-minute speaking moment.

More information here.

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Industry Opening Night Happy Hour
Jun
8

Industry Opening Night Happy Hour

Feel the spark at our opening night as you mingle with leading minds and influencers from the design world.

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Launch Party
Jun
8

Launch Party

Waves – a new movable acoustics solution by Kvadrat Acoustics and Foster + Partners Industrial Design New textile collections by Louise Sigvardt, Teruhiro Yanagihara and Giulio Ridolfo

RSVP here by 5 June

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Inspiration Center Launch Party
Jun
8

Inspiration Center Launch Party

Join us as we celebrate our grand opening. Bites + beverages served.

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Designtex Happy Hour with artist and designer Alisa Benfey
Jun
8

Designtex Happy Hour with artist and designer Alisa Benfey

Swing by for showroom happy hour with drinks, light bites, and a chance to connect with Alisa Benfey and experience her Slow Color collection up close.

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Arper Happy Hour
Jun
8

Arper Happy Hour

Join us during Design Days for a celebratory happy hour at Arper.

A moment to (RE)CONNECT as we unveil our newly refreshed showroom.

In partnership with Masottina, a family-run winery from Conegliano, we'll be serving Prosecco Superiore from Italy's Veneto region — the very land Arper calls home. A taste of where we come from, shared with the people who inspire us.

Raise a glass, reconnect with the design community, and experience the latest from Arper in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

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Fellowes Showroom Social
Jun
8

Fellowes Showroom Social

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Cocktail Rooftop Reception + Showroom Reception
Jun
8

Cocktail Rooftop Reception + Showroom Reception

Enjoy 360° city views and spirited conversation as we celebrate creative collaboration, new flooring launches, and the design community that makes it all possible.

More information on Tarkett’s showroom events here.

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Happy Hour
Jun
8

Happy Hour

We invite you to celebrate our Design Days group exhibition with special guest, Sarah Sherman Samuel. The talented designer will be signing copies of her first monograph: Sarah Sherman Samuel, The Inter-section of Art and Design.

The highly anticipated monograph from this celebrated designer (and AD100 award winner) Sarah Sherman Samuel presents her inspired designs for modern, warm interior spaces, along with insight into the creative process behind her furniture, textile, and fine-art creations.

Our first 100 guests will receive a complimentary copy of Sarah’s book. Stop by to hear insights from Gensler’s Product. Development team on their collaboration with Narbutas while enjoying light bites and live music.

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Wear Your Kicks
Jun
8

Wear Your Kicks

Monday Afternoon Cocktails!

Wear your Nike “KICKS” to help kick off cocktails celebrating our new Hero Flooring made with Nike Grind.

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Ground Up Thinking
Jun
8

Ground Up Thinking

Materials for Healthier Spaces Panel Discussion with IWBI and Ecomedes

RSVP by June 1st here.

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Join Us For The Soirée
Jun
8

Join Us For The Soirée

Join us for the Soirée! With sophisticated bites, signature cocktails, and the musical stylings of local Chicagoan, Kat V. Excitement is in the air, and you won't want to miss out!

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Cocktails with Cheryl
Jun
8

Cocktails with Cheryl

Connect over creative ideas and crafted cocktails at the must-attend event hosted by Cheryl Durst, EVP and CEO of IIDA.

More information here.

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Cocktail Hour
Jun
8

Cocktail Hour

Grab a drink (or two) and join us in the café lounge or outside on the patio overlooking the city skyline.

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Cocktail Hour
Jun
8

Cocktail Hour

Grab a drink (or two) and join us in the café lounge or outside on the patio overlooking the city skyline.

More information here.

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Special Program
Jun
8

Special Program

Join us for cocktails with Alexandra Tseffos and participate in an interactive program for dealer designers.

More information here.

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Special Program
Jun
8

Special Program

Join us for cocktails with Alexandra Tseffos and participate in an interactive program for dealer designers.

More information here.

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Meet and Greet with Founder
Jun
8

Meet and Greet with Founder

  • Brentano Textiles + Wallcoverings, Beaudega Booth 11 & 12 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet and Greet with Founder Iris Wang and sweet treats.

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Cocktails Under the Canopy
Jun
8

Cocktails Under the Canopy

A warm, herbaceous mixologist experience designed to unwind and connect.

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happy hour
Jun
8

happy hour

happy hour
with live DJ

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Sunon Tea Tasing Experience
Jun
8

Sunon Tea Tasing Experience

Take a moment to relax and recharge with the Sunon Tea Tasting Experience. Enjoy a curated selection of authentic Chinese teas while discovering the rich traditions of Chinese tea culture. Explore new varieties, sample traditional tea cakes, and savor a peaceful escape from the energy of Design Days.

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Sunon Sustainability Ocean Plastics Reborn
Jun
8

Sunon Sustainability Ocean Plastics Reborn

Discover Sunon’s approach to sustainability while creating a custom keychain from 100% recycled ocean plastics.

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