Design Days 2026
The design world descended on our Chicago showrooms June 8–10 for MillerKnoll Design Days. Relive the excitement and see how our brands, our ideas, and our people are powering design today.
Take an interactive walk-through
Revisit the spaces that hosted Design Days in 2026 in stunning 3D.
Celebrating Aeron
The Aeron Chair won Interior Design’s Iconic Product award. For decades, Herman Miller has been perfecting the chair thanks to updated research and material innovation, and the latest is available in new colors—and more sustainable than ever.
Curated exhibitions
New products generate a lot of buzz at Design Days, but the big ideas shaping our brands and our industry require a spotlight of their own. Steal a moment to slow down and explore our thought-provoking exhibits.
Craft Work
The portraits presented in Craft Work—captured on location in six MillerKnoll manufacturing facilities by photographer Balazs Gardi—reveal the human touch and technical skill our associates bring to mass-produced, industrial design.
Means & Methods
Great design exists because of a partnership between designer and manufacturer. Means & Methods explores the manufacturer’s side of that partnership in an organized taxonomy of tools we use to develop, test, and produce design.
Product launches and extensions
MillerKnoll Design Days was packed with big ideas to consider and new products to explore. Here’s a taste of some of the noteworthy product launches and line extensions from MillerKnoll brands this year.
Aeron Chair from Herman Miller
New design, sustainability, and performance enhancements will widen Aeron’s already-broad appeal. These include two new colors, advances in sustainable materials, and a dematerialized base design.
Gemma Sleep Settee from Herman Miller
The Gemma Sleep Settee is a compact sleep solution designed to accommodate two people. It opens into the room in one step, making it ideal for narrower spaces where flexible overnight comfort is needed.
Headway Huddle and Café Table from Herman Miller
New Headway Huddle and Café Tables join the Headway Collection to deliver integrated power, seamless technology, and a cohesive solution that supports collaboration across the floorplate.
Muecke Lounge Chair from Knoll
Building on the success of his Muecke Wood Collection for Knoll, architect and sculptor Jonathan Muecke introduces a lounge chair that feels both raw and intentional, primitive and rigorous.
New Canaan Collection from Geiger
The enduring craft and quiet innovation of BassamFellows’ New Canaan Collection perfectly exemplifies their long, fruitful partnership with Geiger. The New Canaan Bookshelf is their latest collaboration.
Layout Side Chair from HAY
Layout Chairs offer a flexible and innovative design shaped by a commitment to comfort, functionality, and circularity. All components can be fully disassembled to extend its lifespan.
Palissade Cantilever from HAY
The Palissade Cantilever Collection offers a lighter expression of the iconic outdoor range. The floating frame creates an airy, elegant aesthetic, ideal for relaxing, dining, and socializing outside.
Overlay Stripe from Maharam
Overlay Stripe by Paul Smith reinterprets the designer’s affinity for stripes in a layered composition in which color and line create a sense of transparency, abstraction, and painterly movement.
Coltre Sofa from Muuto
Named for the Italian word for blanket, Coltre Sofa balances a soft, curved expression with clean geometric lines and a cozy quilted duvet. Loose armrest cushions add flexibility.
Coming soon
Re-norm from Muuto
By reimagining the way we meet, gather, and connect, the Re-norm Table brings a new sense of normal to everyday moments. The sculptural form offers both intimacy and openness.
Lotti Chair from NaughtOne
Keiji Takeuchi created a café chair that looks simple, but every proportion has been carefully considered. Designed to be fully disassembled and serviced, with an 80-percent recycled polypropylene shell.
Pullman Collection from NaughtOne
Inspired by classic British Pullman train carriages, Pullman creates sophisticated areas of focus, respite, conversation, and collaboration for modern workspaces.
Frequently asked questions
Design Days 2026 is over, but its never too early to start thinking about Design Days 2027. If you have questions about the event, we’ve got answers.
What is Design Days?
Design Days is a premier design event held every June in Chicago. It typically runs Monday through Wednesday during the second week of the month. Timed to coincide with NeoCon, Design Days draws the A&D community to the city’s Fulton Market district for an immersive alternative to the more traditional trade show experience offered at the Merchandise Mart.
What is Fulton Market?
Chicago’s Fulton Market is the city’s dynamic design district. Located just west of downtown, it’s home to historic warehouse buildings, many of which have been converted into design showrooms, flagship spaces, and hospitality venues for major design brands. During Design Days, the neighborhood comes alive with open studios, product launches, and events.
Is Design Days open to the public?
MillerKnoll Design Days is open to design professionals, including architects, interior designers, dealers, workplace strategists, facility managers, and corporate real estate teams. While access to showrooms is generally open during the event, a professional connection or scheduled appointment is recommended for a more tailored experience.
What’s the difference between Design Days and NeoCon?
Design Days and NeoCon are separate events. Both feature the latest innovations in contract furniture, workplace design, and interiors. Design Days has the added benefit of taking place in the heart of Fulton Market, a bustling dining and entertainment destination. Because the events overlap, most people who travel to Chicago for the week attend both.
Why should I visit the MillerKnoll Chicago flagship during Design Days?
MillerKnoll Design Days gives our brands room to showcase complete workplace, healthcare, and residential settings—not just trade show booth installations. Across these settings, you’ll experience the essence of each brand as well as the magic that happens when they come together. Gain insights into workplace strategy, hybrid work environments, and more.
How much time should I plan to spend at MillerKnoll during Design Days?
We know that visitors bring a packed agenda to Chicago for Design Days. Because of the scale and depth of our exhibits, our Chicago flagship is best approached as a dedicated visit rather than a quick stop. We recommend planning to spend a full day with us to have enough time to explore all our brands and not miss out on special events.
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Explore our newsroom
Our PR team has all details about everything that’s new from our brands at Design Days. Visit our newsroom page to read about the launches you see at the show.
About Place podcast
We're recording bonus episodes of our About Place podcast live during Design Days. Don’t miss these timely conversations with design industry leaders.