Attending “A Design Dialog” featuring Julia Monk — HOK’s Director of Hospitality based in Hong Kong — and Tom Polucci — HOK’s Director of Interiors based in New York City was a solid choice.  The enlightening conversation, moderated by IIDA Deputy Director and SVP John Czarnecki, ended too quickly.  And, Ligne Roset’s beautiful showroom provided...

Italian creativity and artisan traditions are distinctive traits of Potocco, a family-owned company founded in 1919 by Domenico Potocco.  Located in Manzano, in Italy’s Udine province, Potocco’s home is the Italian Chair District.  Led by Antonino Potocco, assisted by his daughters Alice and Marianna, the fifth generation of the family, the company is represented throughout...

Attending “A Design Dialog” featuring Julia Monk — HOK’s Director of Hospitality based in Hong Kong — and Tom Polucci — HOK’s Director of Interiors based in New York City was a solid choice.  The enlightening conversation, moderated by IIDA Deputy Director and SVP John Czarnecki, ended too quickly.  And, Ligne Roset’s beautiful showroom provided...

Did you know that the Art Institute of Chicago has a treasure trove of posters never before exhibited until now?  “Everyone’s Art Gallery:  Posters of the London Underground” is a must-see.  Graphic designers and those with a fascination of imagery, color and typography — or any combination thereof — are certain to enjoy.  Transportation enthusiasts...

Welcome to Relevant Hospitality Collection’s “300 Words.”  Within the space of 300 words, we intend to bring you interesting and/or inspiring morsels of Chicago’s design and cultural arts communities. The content will be focused on where we spend a good deal of our time each day — in the world of hospitality and workplace design. ...