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Inside the Trends that will Define Commercial Design in 2019

NeoCon 2019 offered a sneak peek at some of the latest commercial design trends and what leading brands are offering in their latest collections. Author and thought leader Rex Miller was in attendance at the Chicago Merchandise Mart for the conference last week. He explored the exhibits of some of the leading brands in the…

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NeoCon 2019 offered a sneak peek at some of the latest commercial design trends and what leading brands are offering in their latest collections.

Author and thought leader Rex Miller was in attendance at the Chicago Merchandise Mart for the conference last week. He explored the exhibits of some of the leading brands in the industry and provided his thoughts.

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